Irish farmers in the early 20th century wanted a versatile horse that would work the land, be ridden for fox-hunting, could jump and pull a carriage. Selected crossings produced the Irish Draught Horse. What does the Irish Draught Horse look like? The Irish Draught is a powerful horse but not ponderous. It stands 15.1-16.3 hands […]
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Switzerland Group: Working dog, Guard dog Height: males 25-27 1/2 in., females 23-26 in. Weight: males 90-120 lbs., females 70-100 lbs. Life span: 6-8 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes Good with other pets: yes What is the origin of the Bernese Mountain Dog? The Bernese Mountain Dog, one […]
It is an unfortunate fact that some rodent species are now endangered in the wild. This is due to factors such as loss of habitat due to urban development and the fur trade. Efforts are being made to conserve these species and increase their population numbers. The long-eared jerboa is a rodent which lives in […]
