What is the origin of the Braque Francais? The Braque Francais or French Pointing Dog is a very old breed and has been known since the 15th century. Nineteenth century researchers discovered that there are 2 varieties of the breed – the Gascogne type which is the larger and the Pyrenees type. What does the […]
Dogs view the world around them differently than humans do. That’s because their eyesight is somewhat dissimilar from ours. A dog’s visual acuity, the ability to see details, is not as sharp as a human’s, about 4-8 times lower. While a human score of 20/20 on the Snellen eye chart is considered normal, a dog’s […]
Lymphedemia is a swelling due to improper drainage of the lymph system. German Shorthaired Pointers, poodles, Labrador retrievers and Old English Sheepdogs are prone to this disease. Symptoms Swelling of the legs that typically starts at the foot and advances toward the body. This most commonly happens in the hind legs. Swelling of the chest,abdomen, […]
