Native Americans welcomed wolves into their homes and domesticated them. According to a Native American legend, the dog freely chose to become a companion to man. Dogs were considered part of the family and given names which reflected their personalities and characteristics. Before the introduction of horses to North America (by the Europeans), dogs were […]
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: England Group: Gun dog Height: 22-24 in. Weight: males, 45-60 lbs., females, 35-50 lbs. Life span: 10-12 yrs. Trainability: moderate Good with children: yes Good with other pets: with house pets & early socialization, but high prey drive makes them unpredictable. What is the origin of the Llewellyn Setter? The […]
Wyoming State Legislator Sue Wallis has been trying for years to open horse slaughter plants in the U.S. A group of federal lawmakers supported by the agribusiness lobby succeeded in banning USDA inspection of meat. Wallis says she has plans for horse slaughterhouses in Missouri, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Oregon and Washington. However, Valley Meat […]
