Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Italy Group: Hunting dog Height: males 23-26 in., females 22-24 in. Weight: 55-88 lbs. Life span: 12-13 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes Good with other pets: yes What is the origin of the Bracco Italiano? The Bracco Italiano or as it is also known, the Italian Pointer, is […]
Parrotlets are the smallest parrots known in the world. Some people have labeled them “Pocket Parrots”. Their closest relative is the Amazon Parrot. There are different species in the family. Pacific Parrotlet (Celestial Parrotlet or Lesson’s Parrotlet) The Pacific Parrotlet is the best known and most popular. There are about 4 3/4-5 1/2in. long. Color […]
Some people believe horseback riding goes against a horse’s nature. Since it’s only predators that leap on a horse’s back to kill and eat them, it doesn’t seem that carrying a human would be natural. Fortunately horses are willing to learn to accept human riders as long as they are treated well. Horses that have […]
