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Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Malta Group: Sighthound Height: 21-25 in. Weight: 40-60 lbs. Life span: 12-15 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes Good with other pets: may chase small animals What is the origin of the Pharaoh Hound? Once thought to come from Egypt, the Pharaoh Hound is native to Malta and rarely […]
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy in Dogs
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) is caused by a mutation in the distrophin gene which is located in the x chromosome. Distrophin is an essential part of muscle tissue. Deficiency or loss of the gene results in muscle wasting and eventually, death. After years of research, a study was conducted using a miniature version of this […]