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Spanish Pointer
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Spain Group: Scenthound Height: 19-22 1/2 in. Weight: 59-72 Life span: n/a Trainability: high Good with children: yes Good with other pets: yes What is the origin of the Spanish Pointer? The Spanish Pointer, rarely seen outside of Spain, is a result of a crossing with the Sabeuso Espanol, a […]
Incontinence in Pets
Incontinence in pets can be caused in a number of ways. Young animals may have a birth defect with one or both ureters which carry urine from kidneys to the bladder. Dog breeds prone to this defect are Siberian Huskies, Miniature Poodles, Collies, Labrador Retrievers, West Highland White Terriers, Welsh Corgis, Wire-haired Fox Terriers. It […]
ASPCA-Pet Theft on the Rise
The American Kennel Club (AKC) reported last year (2011) that pet theft rose 32% since 2007 when they began tracking petnapping. In New York City, the homebase of the ASPCA, they report that dognapping in particular rises every summer. Pet parents take advantage of the nice weather to walk their dogs more often, taking them […]