Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: England Group: Sporting dog, Gun dog Height: males 24-27 in., females 23-26 in. Weight: males 55-80 lbs., females 45-70 lbs. Life span: 10-12 yrs. Trainability: moderate Good with children: yes Good with other pets: yes What is the origin of the English Setter? The ancestry of the English Setter includes […]
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 […]
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: United States Group: Hunting dog, Gun dog Height: 16-25 in. Weight: 45-95 lbs. Life span: 12-16 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: best with older children Good with other pets: good with other dogs, but has a high prey drive, so can’t be trusted with small animals What is the […]
