Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: France Group: Scenthound Height: 24-26 in. Weight: 55-70 lbs. Life span: n/a Trainability: high Good with children: n/a Good with other pets: not usually What is the origin of the Billy? The Billy was developed in France by G.H. du Rinault in the 19th century by crossings of hunting dogs […]
Guide dogs are assistance dogs trained to lead blind and vision impaired people around obstacles. They are led by their human owners and help them get where they want to go safely. Guide dogs are mentioned in literature as early as the sixteenth century but the first guide dog training schools were established in Germany […]
White Line Disease (WLD), is caused by a fungus. The fungi attack the outermost layer (stratum corneum) of the epidermis’s intermediate layer. They eat away the membrane which secures the hoof wall to sensitive areas deep in the hoof’s center. This results in debris and air lining the tissues and separating them. WLD is sometimes […]
