Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Ireland Group: Gun dog, Working dog Height: males 24-26 in., females 22-24 in. Weight: 50-70 lbs. Life span: 12-15 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes Good with other pets: yes What is the origin of the Irish Red & White Setter? The Irish Red & White Setter has the […]
A recent study led by Dr. Maja Summa of Finland’s University of Helsinki, Department of Food Hygiene and Environmental Health, has shown that dogs can transmit novovirus to humans. The researchers believe that dogs, especially those in contact with young children, contract the virus and become carriers. The novovirus causes gastroenteritis and diarrheal disease in […]