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Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: United States Coat Type: short, thick, soft, shiny Color: orange to brown with dark stripes Temperament: intelligent, can be taught dog tricks, playful, love water What is the origin of the Toyger? The Toyger is a developing breed produced by crossing Domestic Shorthairs with Bengals. It is a designer cat […]
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Sloughi

Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: North Africa Group: Sighthound Height: males 26-28 in., females 24-27 in. Weight: 40-65 lbs. Life span: 12-16 yrs. Trainability: moderate Good with children: yes, with respectful children Good with other pets: yes, with dogs & cats, may chase small animals What is the origin of the Sloughi? The Sloughi was […]
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Diskospondylitis

Diskospndylitis (discospondylitis, vertebral osteomyelitis), not to be confused with diskospondylosis which is a degeneration of the spinal column from any cause, is usually seen in middle-aged and older dogs and is the most common cause of back pain. While diskospondylitis (DS) is usually seen in large and giant male dogs, especially German Shepherd Dogs and […]