I love all dogs, but German Shepherds hold a special place in my heart. I recently learned that there are two different bloodlines of German Shepherd Dogs, American and German. Former German Cavalry Captain, Max von Stephanitz, was the developer of the German Shepherd Dog, by far one of the most versatile breeds in […]
Osteogenesis Imperfecta, also known as Brittle Bone Disease, is a genetic disorder in which bones and teeth are very fragile. It is caused by a mutation of one of two genes for collagen, an abundant body protein which is the major component of skin, bones, cartilage, tendons and ligaments. Collagen is one of the main […]
The Rosy Boa’s normal habitat is desert, rocky chaparral and ravines. It is one of two boas native to the U.S. Rosy Boas are calm, gentle snakes making them good pets. They live about 18 years (although there is on record of one living close to 60 years old) and grow to 2-3 feet long. […]
