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 […]
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Australia Group: Sporting Height: 17-19 in. Weight: 33-40 lbs. Life span: 12 yrs. Trainability: moderate Good with children: yes, with older children Good with other pets: high prey drive, not safe with other pets What is the origin of the Wirehaired Styrian Mountain Hound? The ancestors of these dogs were […]
Infectious Canine Hepatitis is a contagious disease found worldwide. This acute liver infection affects domestic dogs as well as foxes, wolves, bears, coyotes and other carnivores. It is spread through feces, urine, saliva and nasal discharge of infected animals. It enters through the mouth or nose where it reproduces on the tonsils and spreads from […]
