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Measuring a Horse’s Height
A horse’s height is measured by the number of hands from the ground up to the withers. The horse’s withers are the top of the shoulder at the highest point, between the neck and the back. The agreed upon measurement of the hand is equal to 4 inches. Historians believe this measurement may date back […]
Endangered Horses
Some species of horses are in danger of extinction from our world. The Cleveland Bay breed originated in England, in the Cleveland area of Northern Yorkshire, and is the oldest English horse breed. Today there are only about 150 pure breeding mares worldwide. The greatest advantage of this breed is its versatility. It is very […]
Greyhound
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: England Group: Sighthound Height: males 28-30 in., females 27-28 in. Weight: males 60-88 lbs., females 60-75 lbs. Life span: 10-13 yrs. Trainability: moderate Good with children: yes Good with other pets: sometimes chase cats & other small animals What is the origin of the Greyhound? Greyhounds originated in the Middle […]