Colorado State University Animal Cancer Center has been conducting a study using Liposomal Clodronate, a biophosphonate for treating canine cancer. Immune cells called macrophages normally clear the body of debris, bacteria and foreign bodies. Recent studies suggest that these cells may play a role in promoting tumor growth and metastasis (spread) of cancer. Macrophages may […]
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: England Group: Companion Height: 12-16 in. Weight: 40-55 lbs. Life span: 10 yrs. Trainability: medium-high Good with children: yes, if socialized Good with other pets: yes, if raised together, may be dog aggressive The English Bulldog as it is known is descended from the Asiatic Mastiff, and was developed in […]
Agility competitions began at Crufts in the late 1970s. They began as an entertainment act in the intermission and were based on horse shows. Agility competitions test a dog’s fitness and the handler’s ability to train and direct the dog over and through certain obstacles. The handler must direct the dog verbally or with signals, […]
