I recently read an article written by Dr. Patty Khuly on her blog, “Fully Vetted” about ugly pet contests. I find myself in full agreement with her assessments of such a contest. As Dr. Khuly says, “they’re almost always genetically diseased, surgically altered or otherwise afflicted with extreme veterinary conditions.” Do we really want to […]
The Patagonian Mara is known by several names – Patagonian Cavy, Patagonian Hare, Dilbaby. It is a member of the rodent family and is fairly new to the exotic pet market. The Mara’s natural habitat is in Argentina, South America where it is subject to extreme changes in seasonal temperatures. The Mara is second largest […]
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: United States Group: Working dog, Companion dog Height: 9-12 in. Weight: 15-20 lbs. Life span: 12-15 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: children who treat them kindly Good with other pets: only with supervision What is the origin of the Chacy Ranior? Once known as the Shichon, the Chacy Ranior […]
