The Belgian Horse was originally known as the “Flanders Horse” after the region of origin. The Belgian stands 16.2-17 hands high. Common colors are sorrel and roan. The Belgian has a very good temperament and trains easily. This large horse is sometimes called a “gentle giant.” It has the ability to pull tremendous weights and […]
Apparently February is Pet Dental Health Month. I just learned that The American Veterinary Medical Association estimates that by the age of 2, 80% of dogs and 70% of cats have some form of periodontal disease. It has been linked to diabetes, strokes, kidney disease and other life-threatening disorders. So how many of us are […]
Barnevelders are named after the Dutch town of Barnevelder. They were developed through the crossing of chickens from Asia with local Dutch breeds. Barnevelders lay a fair amount of brown eggs. Recently, breeders have focused on this breed as a show breeder, ignoring the quality of the eggs. Now many Barnevelders lay light brown eggs. […]
