All unborn mammalian babies have a large shunt, a blood vessel that carries blood around the liver instead of through it to the heart. This shunt, called the ductus venous should close down just before or after birth. Sometimes it does not stop working and is a defect known as an intrahepatic (hepatic referring to […]
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Australia Group: Herding dog Height: 18-20 in. Weight: 30-50 lbs. Life span: 12-15 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes, supervise with toddlers Good with other pets: yes, but can be dog-aggressive January’s Dog of the Month A high energy and very intelligent breed, this Aussie is loyal and very […]
