Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Ireland Group: Terrier Height: 18 in. Weight: 25-27 lbs. Life span: 12-14 yrs. Trainability: moderate Good with children: yes Good with other pets: can be dog aggressive, may chase cats & other small animals What is the origin of the Irish Terrier? Irish farmers wanted an intelligent dog that could […]
Coccidia usually affects younger pets – puppies and kittens. It doesn’t occur often in adult dogs and cats and usually gets better without treatment. Coccidia is a tiny parasite that causes diarrhea. In some cases, diarrhea can be mild, in others it can be severe. Symptoms are watery diarrhea, sometimes with blood, weakness, weight loss […]
Horse shows are competitions for horses and ponies. They may be purely aesthetic or they may include Olympic events such as jumping and dressage. A novice to the horse showing world should not jump in too quickly. It is best to compete in an event which is one level below what you are comfortable doing […]
