Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Hungary Group: Sporting, Gun Dog Height: males 23-25 in., females 21 1/2-23 in. Weight: males 45-65 lbs., females 40-55 lbs. Life span: 12-15 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes, excellent Good with other pets: if raised with cats, other small animals are considered prey What is the origin of […]
On May 23, 2008, a horse named Eight Belles crossed the finish line in the Kentucky Derby. Her two front ankles snapped and she collapsed, resulting in her being put down as she lay there. This incident caused an outcry and calls for an end to horse racing. PETA instigated a campaign to either end […]
Dogs have tonsils just as we humans do, two, one on each side at the back of the throat. Tonsils are part of the body’s lymph system and are a catch-all for infection. Tonsils serve to protect the body against bacteria and viruses and can become inflamed and/or infected causing tonsillitis. When this happens, tonsils […]
