A dog uses almost every part of his/her body to express emotions and send messages to both humans and other animals. The movement of a dog’s ears tells what s/he is feeling. Ear shapes vary depending on the breed of dog. Some ears hang down like those of a Basset Hound, some are pricked (stand […]
Border Collies are very energetic dogs and will give their all to a task even to the point of exhaustion. Border Collie Collapse (BCC) is an episodic nervous system disorder induced by strenuous exercise. There is a genetic mutation involved and working in hot weather is a factor as well. This gene mutation, DNM 1 […]
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Ireland Group: Gun dog, Working dog Height: males 24-26 in., females 22-24 in. Weight: 50-70 lbs. Life span: 12-15 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes Good with other pets: yes What is the origin of the Irish Red & White Setter? The Irish Red & White Setter has the […]
