Incitatus was Roman Emperor Caligula’s favorite horse. The name is Latin for impetuous. Because Caligula took cruelty to extremes and his behavior was so bizarre, it is thought he may have been suffering from a mental disease. But the one thing Caligula did love was his horse Incitatus. Stories about his treatment of Incitatus abound. […]
We humans take our feet and hands for granted unless they begin to ache. But consider what having feet and hands does for us. Feet give us mobility and balance. Hands enable us to hold items and other humans, protect ourselves, eat, clean ourselves and perform dozens of other tasks. A dog’s paws aid them […]
Dog breeds are usually categorized by the functional type. Some dogs may fit into more than one category. For instance, working dogs can also be excellent companion dogs. It is important to know what type of dog a specific breed is, so that expectations are realistic. If you adopt a dog which has been bred […]
