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Morgan Horse

Morgans are versatile horses. They compete in disciplines (horse events such as dressage, jumping, driving, etc.). They do ranch work, endurance riding and pleasure riding. Morgans are dependable, loyal horses, love people and are eager to please. They are agreeable to all that is asked of them. Where does the Morgan Horse come from? Morgan […]
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Wirehaired Pointing Griffon

Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Netherlands Group: Sporting, Gun dog Height: males 22-24 in., females 20-22 in. Weight: males 50-70 lbs., females 35-50 lbs. Life span: 12-15 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes Good with other pets: yes with dogs, may chase other pets What is the origin of the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon? Known […]
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American Humane Association

By the late 1800s there were several societies for the prevention of cruelty to animals in the United States. In 1873 a prevention of cruelty to children was formed. Lacking a unified voice, four years later, delegates from 27 humane organizations in 10 states decided to unite and combine their skills for the welfare of […]