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Second Careers for Racehorses

Retired racehorses often begin “second careers” in other sports, as studs/broodmares or as therapeutic pets. At the Welfare and Safety of the Racehorse Summit at Keeneland June 28, 2010, speakers stressed the need for racehorses to be treated well in order for them to have the ability to start a second career. If pushed too […]
Dog Breeds

Large Munsterlander

What is the origin of the Large Munsterlander? The Large Munsterlander was first seen in the 1800s in Germany. Although they both carry the name Munsterlander, the Small and Large are not related. There is a connection to the German Long-Haired Pointer and many people believe that is was once a color variation of the […]
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Emin’s and Gambian Pouched Rats

Emin’s and Gambian Pouched Rats are so similar that it’s difficult to tell them apart. They are originally from Africa where they lived in forests and wooded areas. They were once imported to the U.S. as pets, but importation is now illegal as a pouched rat was found to be a carrier of monkeypox. The […]