Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Canada Group: Sporting dog, Gun dog Height: males 22-24 in., females 21-23 in. Weight: males 65-80 lbs., females 55-70 lbs. Life span: 10-13 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes Good with other pets: yes The Labrador Retriever is native to Newfoundland, Canada. English ships coming from Labrador in 1800 […]
Researchers have discovered that a horse’s behavior can be affected by its eyesight. Sight problems can cause difficulties with training and can even cause a horse to spook as well as have other unwanted behaviors. Cataracts can occur at any age in horses. The lens of the eye becomes clouded and appears milky-white, causing sensitivity […]
The volcano in Iceland put many animals at risk. Animals who inhale or ingest volcanic ash are at risk for fluoride poisoning. This could cause internal bleeding, long-term bone damage and teeth loss. This was a large concern for farmers of sheep, cattle and horses in southern Iceland. Some horses panicked and ran away. They […]
