Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Italy Group: Scenthound Height: males 20-24 in., females 20-23 in. Weight: 44-62 lbs., females 40-57 lbs. Life span: n/a Trainability: moderate Good with children: yes Good with other pets: may chase small animals What is the origin of the Italian Hound? The Italian Hound as the name indicates comes from […]
In studies at the University of Sussex in the United Kingdom, horses were able to recognize differences in human facial expressions. Using photographs depicting positive and negative human facial expressions, the 28 horses used in the Sussex study showed changes in heart rate when they were shown the photos. Increased heart rate indicated an understanding […]
Guide dogs are assistance dogs trained to lead blind and vision impaired people around obstacles. They are led by their human owners and help them get where they want to go safely. Guide dogs are mentioned in literature as early as the sixteenth century but the first guide dog training schools were established in Germany […]
