Is your town a dog-friendly town? Dog Fancy magazine recently held its 6th annual contest to find the 40 top dog-friendly places in the U.S.A. I’m sure you’re all salivating to find out if your town made the list. Here’s a sneak peak at a few cities at the top of the list: –Carmel, Calif. […]
Laminitis is a crippling, painful and incurable disease. It is one of the major causes of death in horses and can affect all breeds. Laminitis occurs when the connective tissue between the horse’s foot and hoof begins to fall apart. Eventually the horse lies down and won’t get back up. Queensland University (Australia) of Technology […]
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: England Group: Sporting dog Height: males 23-25 in., females 22-23 in. Weight: males 60-79 lbs., females 55-71 lbs. Life span: 10 yrs. Trainability: moderate Good with children: yes Good with other pets: yes What is the origin of the Flat-coated Retriever? Fishermen in 19th century England wanted a certain type […]
