Laminitis is a crippling, painful and incurable disease. It is one of the major causes of death in horses and can affect all breeds. Laminitis occurs when the connective tissue between the horse’s foot and hoof begins to fall apart. Eventually the horse lies down and won’t get back up. Queensland University (Australia) of Technology […]
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: China/Japan Group: Toy, Companion Height: 8-11 in. Weight: 7-15 lbs. Life span: about 10 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes with gentle children Good with other pets: yes What is the origin of the Japanese Chin? Although its name implies otherwise, the Japanese Chin is native to China. It […]
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: United States Coat Type: short, flat fur Color: wide variety of colors & patterns Temperament: Intelligent, loving, playful, gentle, friendly, good with children & other pets Where does the American Shorthair come from? The ancestors of the American Shorthairs settled the New World along with the British. They had been […]
