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“Just a Pet”
How many of you have heard these words – “it’s just a dog” or a cat or a horse or substitute any beloved pet. They are like a knife in your heart. <ads media=googleAds1 /> Some people, without realizing the pain they cause, tell us how foolish we are to spend so much money on […]
Kooiker Hound (Kooikerhondje)
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Netherlands Group: Sporting dog Height: 14-16 in. Weight: 20-35 lbs. Life span: 12-14 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes with kind children Good with other pets: yes if raised with them What is the origin of the Kooiker Hound (Kooikerhondje) This breed was developed in the 16th century to […]
Patellar Luxation
The Patella is another name for the kneecap. The Patella is in a track where it slides up and down when the knee bends and extends. Patellar Luxation is when the groove in the knee is abnormally shallow and the knee cap slips in and out of position in the stifle (knee) resulting in lameness. […]