Horses breathe only through their noses. The belief is that this may prevent dust, dirt and other debris from getting into the lungs. Due to their large size, horses only inhale while the front legs are in stride, not when the legs land. Their lungs do not expand enough to allow oxygen in due to […]
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Ireland Group: Terrier Height: 18 in. Weight: 25-27 lbs. Life span: 12-14 yrs. Trainability: moderate Good with children: yes Good with other pets: can be dog aggressive, may chase cats & other small animals What is the origin of the Irish Terrier? Irish farmers wanted an intelligent dog that could […]
A major flood in January 2011 in Queensland, Australia, has been a disaster for animals as well as for people and property. Many pets were left behind because their owners had no way or time to take them with them. Some pets were washed away by the water. Livestock bore the worst of the disaster, […]
