All unborn mammalian babies have a large shunt, a blood vessel that carries blood around the liver instead of through it to the heart. This shunt, called the ductus venous should close down just before or after birth. Sometimes it does not stop working and is a defect known as an intrahepatic (hepatic referring to […]
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Japan Group: Guard Dogs Height: 8-22 in. Weight: 45-65 lbs. Life span: 11-13 yrs. Trainability: moderate Good with children: when raised with them Good with other pets: may be dog-aggressive What is the origin of the Hokkaido Dog? The Hokkaido dog also known as the Ainu-ken, Seta and Shita is […]
There are many stories of dogs getting into and finishing off huge bags of kibble in one sitting. Actually, if it smells good to them, most dogs will eat anything that isn’t nailed down…and then they’ll chew on that. If the trash is within reach, a dog will dive into it like it’s the finest […]
