Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: United States Group: Companion dog Height: 14 in. Weight: 5-15 lbs. Life span: 10-15 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes Good with other pets: yes What is the origin of the Maltipoo? Maltipoos are hybrids, sometimes called designer dogs. They are a cross between Malteses and Poodles. The aim […]
Heaves (RAO – recurrent airway obstruction) primarily affects horses 9 years and older. It is similar to asthma. The lower airway becomes inflamed causing the disease. As the horse ages, heaves can worsen. Horses with heaves are more prone to upper respiratory illnesses, both viral and bacterial. A compromised immune system can also worsen respiratory […]
On June 12, 2010, the annual Man versus Horse Marathon took place in Llanwrtyd Wells, Powys, Wales. Three hundred runners took on 44 horses, and as usual, the winner was a horse. Sly Dai, ridden by Llinos Jones, came in at 2 hours, 7 minutes, and 4 seconds. The fastest human runner finished in 2 […]
