The Lusitano is the national horse of Portugal. It is named for Lusitania, a name given to the Iberian peninsula by the Romans. What does the Lusitano look like? The Lusitano is a compact horse with a thick mane and tail. It stands 15-16 hands tall. Colors are solid colors of horse, rarely seen are […]
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: United States Group: Companion dog Height: 14 in. Weight: 5-15 lbs. Life span: 10-15 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes Good with other pets: yes What is the origin of the Maltipoo? Maltipoos are hybrids, sometimes called designer dogs. They are a cross between Malteses and Poodles. The aim […]
Some animals that live in Portugal are the wild goat, wild pig, fox, Iberian hare, wolf, lynx and deer. Portugal lies on the winter migration route of western and central European bird species, so many birds can be seen in the peninsula. Conservation Since Portugal joined the EU, massive redevelopment with money from the EU […]
