Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: England Group: Sporting dog, Gun dog Height: males 25-27 in., females 23-25 in. Weight: 65-80 lbs. Life span: 9-14 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes Good with other pets: yes with early socialization What is the origin of the Curly-coated Retriever? The Curly-coated Retriever was developed from the Irish […]
DNA testing for pets is similar to human DNA testing. With dogs and cats, DNA testing is used to determine breed background. This information gives owners reliable information about their pet’s history. It also provides your vet with information that will help in preventive treatments for breeds that are prone to certain diseases. When adopting […]
The esophagus is a muscular tube extending from the mouth to the stomach. Megaesophagus means enlarged esophagus. Humans, dogs, cats (rarely), ferrets and other animals can suffer from this disease. Dogs suffering with megaesophagus will regurgitate their food. Regurgitation is not the same as vomiting, as it is undigested food that is expelled without retching. […]
