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Blue Lacy

Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: United States Group: Herding Height: 17-23 in. Weight: 30-50 lbs. Life span: 16 years and more Trainability: high Good with children: yes, with supervision of young ones Good with other pets: may view small animals as prey What is the origin of the Blue Lacy? Uniquely Texan, the Blue Lacy […]
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Special Care for Flat-Faced Dogs

Flat-faced or brachycephalic dogs are not only cute, roly-poly and extra huggable, but they also require special care. In case you didn’t know, brachycephalic dogs are those with short snouts including Pugs, Bulldogs, Pekingese, and more. There are a number of health concerns that you should consider when owning a flat-faced dog breed. Issues with […]

Testing to Prevent Laminitis in Horses

Laminitis is a crippling, painful and incurable disease. It is one of the major causes of death in horses and can affect all breeds. Laminitis occurs when the connective tissue between the horse’s foot and hoof begins to fall apart. Eventually the horse lies down and won’t get back up. Queensland University (Australia) of Technology […]