EIPH is the acronym for exercise-induced pulmonary hemorrhage, a vascular bleeding problem occurring in the lungs. Generally, EIPH is a condition affecting racehorses. Fortunately, most horses with EIPH appear not to suffer ill effects from the condition. However, those horses that experience severe bleeding can have permanent lung damage. When a horse inhales oxygen, carbon […]
In another articule, “Why is Your Dog Growling at You”, I wrote about one of my dogs, Murphy, who guarded an old toy that I found partially buried in my front garden. My gentle Murphy went so far as to growl and lunge when I didn’t read her body language correctly. In the 6 years […]
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Hungary Group: Herding dog Height: males 16-18 1/2 in.; females 15-17 1/2 in. Weight: males 22-29 lbs.; females 22-24 lbs. Life span: 12-15 yrs., but can live longer Trainability: high Good with children: yes, if treated nicely Good with other pets: yes, with supervision What is the Origin of the […]
