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Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Germany Group: Herding, Guard dog Height: males 25-28 in., females 24-27 1/2 in. Weight: 55-90 lbs. Life span: 10-14 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes, if properly socialized Good with other pets: may be aggressive toward other dogs, accept other pets What is the origin of the Hovawart? The […]
Horse Racing
On May 23, 2008, a horse named Eight Belles crossed the finish line in the Kentucky Derby. Her two front ankles snapped and she collapsed, resulting in her being put down as she lay there. This incident caused an outcry and calls for an end to horse racing. PETA instigated a campaign to either end […]
Cerebellar Hypoplasia in Cats
Cerebellar Hypoplasia, CH, is a neurological condition affecting balance. With CH, the cerebellum, which is the part of the brain that controls coordination and fine motor skills, has not developed normally. Causes of CH can be trauma to kittens in the womb, disease to the mother such as bacterial infections, viral infections (feline panleukopenia) during […]