Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Australia Group: Herding Height: 17-20 in. Weight: 25-45 lbs. Life span: 14 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes with early socialization Good with other pets: may try herding other animals May’s Dog of the Month Foxlike in appearance, the Kelpie is a very intelligent, high energy herding dog, easily […]
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy is a more common heart disease in cats, rare in dogs. It is frequently the cause of spontaneous death in cats. Some cats with hyperthyroidism may develop it, but when the thyroid problem is treated, HC may resolve itself. HC usually affects cats 1-5 years old, but can be present in younger or […]
What is the origin of the English Foxhound? The roots of the English Foxhound date back before the 1800s. The English kept very careful breeding records. Created in the late 16th century using other hounds, the Greyhound, Fox Terrier and Bulldog were later used in the mix. Foxhounds were bred to hunt fox and other […]
