Winifred Gibson Strickland began competing in dog obedience trials in the early 1940s. Winifred was the first trainer to incorporate humane methods although she still used physical punishment in training. After winning numerous obedience competitions, she retired in 1955. Her book, Expert Obedience Training for Dogs, is still used by many in spite of some […]
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Hungary Group: Sporting, Gun Dog Height: males 22-24 in., females 21-23 in. Weight: males 45-60 lbs., females 40-55 lbs. Life span: 11 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes, if socialized early Good with other pets: yes, if socialized as pups What are the origins of the Vizsla? The Vizsla […]
Hepatic Lipidosis is a common liver disease affecting cats, particularly those that are overweight. Refusing food for more than three days puts your cat at risk for this disease. The body’s response to lipidosis can be a buildup of fat in the liver, preventing bile in the liver cells from being excreted. This is a […]
