Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: England Group: Sighthound Height: males 28-30 in., females 27-28 in. Weight: males 60-88 lbs., females 60-75 lbs. Life span: 10-13 yrs. Trainability: moderate Good with children: yes Good with other pets: sometimes chase cats & other small animals What is the origin of the Greyhound? Greyhounds originated in the Middle […]
Hyperadrenocorticism known as Cushing’s Disease is a hormone disorder. It is more common in dogs but can affect cats as well. The incidence of Cushing’s is higher in older dogs and horses. It is known as PPID in horses. Cushing’s Disease is caused by a steroidal hormone, cortisol, producing more than normal amounts. Among cortisol’s […]
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Hungary Group: Herding dog Height: males 17 in., females 16 in. Weight: 25-42 lbs. Life span: 14-16 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes Good with other pets: yes with early socialization What is the origin of the Puli? The Puli was brought to Hungary a few thousand years ago […]
