All unborn mammalian babies have a large shunt, a blood vessel that carries blood around the liver instead of through it to the heart. This shunt, called the ductus venous should close down just before or after birth. Sometimes it does not stop working and is a defect known as an intrahepatic (hepatic referring to […]
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: United States Group: Toy, Terrier Height: 8 1/2 – 11 in. Weight: 5-8 lbs. Life span: 12-15 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes, with older children Good with other pets: yes What is the origin of the Toy Fox Terrier? The Toy Fox Terrier is descended from the English […]
> Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: United States Coat Type: short, thick, glossy Color: tawny, silver, blue, golden, chocolate, <br />sienna, lavender, all with different color dots Temperament: gentle, active, trainable, friendly Where does the Ocicat come from? The Ocicat got its name when the breeder was reminded of its likeness to the Ocelot and […]
