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Osteochondrodysplasia is the term for a number of disorders where there is malformation and growth of cartilage and bone. Osteo means bone, chondro is cartilage and dysplasia is abnormal development. It is a hereditary disorder resulting in abnormal skeletal development. Deformities that occur often result in shortened limbs. In severe cases, surgery is often necessary […]
Greater Swiss Mountain Dog
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Switzerland Group: Working dog Height: males 26-29 in., females 24-28 in. Weight: males 110-140 lbs., females 90-120 lbs. Life span: 10-12 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes Good with other pets: yes What is the origin of the Greater Swiss Mountain Dog? There are different theories as to the […]
German Wirehaired Pointer
What is the origin of the German Wirehaired Pointer? This breed was developed in the 19th century in Germany as a hunter and gun dog. Its ancestry includes the Griffon, Deutscher Drahthaar, Deutscher Stichelhaar, Deutscher Kurzhaar, and Pudelpointer. What does the German Wirehaired Pointer look like? The Wirehair is a medium to large size dog […]