Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: England Group: Sporting Height: 13-15 in. Weight: 35-45 lbs. Life span: 12-14 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes Good with other pets: yes What is the origin of the Sussex Spaniel? The Sussex Spaniel was one of the first breeds registered in the AKC when it was formed in […]
Animals have tails for several reasons, including balance, communication, navigation, and defense. Some animals like monkeys have tails that help them grab onto tree limbs for climbing and sometimes to grab food. Farm animals such as cows, sheep, horses and goats swish their tails to keep flies away. Horses that have their tails cut lose […]
In the heyday of the Western, the horses cowboys rode were as famous as their riders. Hopalong Cassidy played by William Boyd rode a white Arabian stallion named Topper. Hopalong’s original horse was King Nappy, but when injured, Topper took over. Clayton Moore played the part of “The Lone Ranger” in early TV. Many of […]
