The gene responsible for dwarfism in Miniature Horses is called the aggrecan gene (ACAN). DNA testing for 4 mutations of the gene is being offered at the University of Kentucky Animal Testing and Research Laboratory. The mutations were found by a PhD student, John Eberth, at the UK Gluck Equine Research Center. John is studying […]
Winifred Gibson Strickland began competing in dog obedience trials in the early 1940s. Winifred was the first trainer to incorporate humane methods although she still used physical punishment in training. After winning numerous obedience competitions, she retired in 1955. Her book, Expert Obedience Training for Dogs, is still used by many in spite of some […]
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Egypt Coat Type: medium long, fine, silky Color: silver, bronze or smoke, all with spots & stripes even in skin pigment Temperament: intelligent, athletic, loyal, curious, does not get along with other cats or pets Where does the Egyptian Mau come from? Cats were worshiped and protected in ancient Egypt, […]
