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Musculoskeletal Disorders

Some musculoskeletal disorders are genetic, some occur through injury, while others usually appear in older pets. You will find more in-depth descriptions of these disorders in the index. Hip Dysplasia is the malformation of the hip joint. It occurs mainly in large breed dogs and is usually genetic. Arthritis is inflammation of the joints. It […]
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Clumber Spaniel

Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: France, England Group: Sporting, Gun Dog Height: males 19-20 in., females 17-19 in. Weight: males 70-85 lbs., females 55-70 lbs. Life span: 10-13 yrs. Trainability: moderate Good with children: yes Good with other pets: yes What is the origin of the Clumber Spaniel? In the 1800s Clumber Spaniels were prized […]
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Bringing Home Military Dogs

Robin R. Ganzert, President and CEO of the American Humane Association (AHA) reports that the U.S. Congress has passed the 2016 National Defense Authorization Act. This bill guarantees that all of America’s heroic military working dogs will be returned to the U.S. when retired. The bill also states that their human handlers and their families […]