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Horse Behavior

Are Horse Personalities Inherited

Some studies have shown evidence that personality traits in horses can be inherited. Researchers in France and Switzerland investigated the Franches-Montagne horse, a light draft horse mixed with heavy drafts and Warmbloods. Their findings show that the more Warmblood genes a horse has, the more of those personality traits are present (and vica versa). The […]
Animal Welfare Animal Welfare Organizations

ASPCA

The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) was founded in 1866 by Henry Bergh. It was the first humane society to be established in North America. Bergh was the son of a prominent shipbuilder and spent some time traveling in Europe. He visited the Earl of Harrowby, president of England’s Royal […]
British Dogs Dog Breeds Gun Dogs

Llewellyn Setter

Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: England Group: Gun dog Height: 22-24 in. Weight: males, 45-60 lbs., females, 35-50 lbs. Life span: 10-12 yrs. Trainability: moderate Good with children: yes Good with other pets: with house pets & early socialization, but high prey drive makes them unpredictable. What is the origin of the Llewellyn Setter? The […]