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Cat Illness Symptoms - What do They Mean?
- By Liz Canham
- Published 01/19/2010
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As with humans, cats occasionally have days when they feel a bit off colour or lethargic but if they show more than one symptom, then there may be something serious amiss
Cats' noses are typically damp to the touch so if your cat's nose is dry and he is displaying other symptoms, he may be ill
Building Can Be Easy Following Dog House Plans
- By Janet D. Lugciano
- Published 01/18/2010
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Does it seem your pup is in need of a house Clearly there are some solutions for this crisis
The 100% Naturally Gaited Caballo Peruano De Paso - The Peruvian Paso Horse
- By Crystal A. Eikanger
- Published 01/18/2010
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The Peruvian Paso originated in Peru, from the horses that were first brought to Peru in 1532 by the Spanish adventurer Franciso Pizarro These horses blended the Barb, the Friesian, the Spanish Jennet, and the Andalusian, and the Peruvian Paso today is thought to be 75 percent Barb and 25 percent Spanish, or Andalusian
The Olympic Medal Winning Dutch Warmblood Horse
- By Crystal A. Eikanger
- Published 01/18/2010
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The Dutch Warmblood is a breed of horse developed as a competitive and recreational horse for the major international equestrian disciplines of dressage, jumping, three-day eventing and driving for which it has gained world-wide recognition It is also known as the Royal Dutch Sport Horse or simply Dutch Sport Horse
When Is A Horse Not A Horse? -- When It's A Donkey
- By Crystal A. Eikanger
- Published 01/18/2010
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A donkey is a long-eared equine that looks similar to a horse, shares the genus Equus with the horse, but is a completely different species
Donkeys (Equus asinus) have 62 chromosomes while horses (Equus caballus) have 64 chromosomes
Harness A Retired Standardbred Racing Horse To Your Life
- By Crystal A. Eikanger
- Published 01/18/2010
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Standardbreds are a relatively new breed, dating back just over 200 years, but it is a true American breed that began from crossing Morgan Horses and English Thoroughbreds The origins of the Standardbred trace back to an English Thoroughbred stallion named Messenger that was foaled in 1780's
The European Trakehner Warmblood Horse Is On Track To Glory
- By Crystal A. Eikanger
- Published 01/18/2010
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The Trakehner is a European warmblood horse that is the oldest and most highly-bred of all the German warmblood breeds It is today's only purebred riding horse breed that was systematically created from the indigenous Prussian horses
The Gypsy Vanner Horse - A Flash Of Magic By Many Names
- By Crystal A. Eikanger
- Published 01/18/2010
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The Gypsy Vanner HorseĀ® is a registered trademark and brand name given to the Gypsy Cob for the promotion of the horse by the Gypsy Vanner Horse Society It is a very flashy and colorful horse with full mane, full tail and lots of feather that has been described as a "people-sized drafter"
Go For The Gold With The Golden Palomino Horse
- By Crystal A. Eikanger
- Published 01/18/2010
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The modern Palomino is only a color and not a breed, as evidenced by the color being present in most equine breeds The ideal body color is that of a golden coin, but the shade can vary from light, medium, to dark gold
Welsh Ponies And Cobs, The British Knight's Choice
- By Crystal A. Eikanger
- Published 01/14/2010
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Welsh ponies were imported to the United States as early as the 1880's During the depression, the interest in the breed waned, but through the combined efforts of breeders in the Eastern US, participation in shows and fairs continued
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