Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: United States Coat Type: short & long-haired varieties, both curly, soft Color: all cat colors Temperament: gentle, very affectionate, intelligent, active What is the origin of the LaPerm? The LaPerm is a mutation that came into being in 1982 in the Columbia River area of the U.S. A barn cat […]
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: England Group: Terrier Height: males 14-16 in., females 13-15 in. Weight: males 15-20 lbs., females 13-18 lbs. Life span: 15 yrs. or more Trainability: high Good with children: yes, with respectful children Good with other pets: yes with dogs, sometimes chase small animals What are the origins of the Smooth […]
Some musculoskeletal disorders are genetic, some occur through injury, while others usually appear in older pets. You will find more in-depth descriptions of these disorders in the index. Hip Dysplasia is the malformation of the hip joint. It occurs mainly in large breed dogs and is usually genetic. Arthritis is inflammation of the joints. It […]
