human
American Foxhound
Homeland and time of occurrence:
USA, XIX century; height 53–64 cm, weight 30–34 kg
Description:
These are large and very attractive dogs with short and hard coat. Color can be any. Also noteworthy are the long, straight-fronted front legs, which are very helpful in hunting foxes. Still worth mentioning are wide drop ears, set at the level of wide-set eyes. Characteristic detail: flax (lips) hanging below the jaw. Continue reading
Infectious diseases in dogs
Unfortunately, even timely vaccinations do not provide 100% protection against infectious diseases. Everyone knows that the human influenza virus mutates every year, for each group you need your own drug … In the same way, the canine sores viruses become resistant to vaccines and can provoke your pet’s illness, despite the vaccination. A prolonged (more than three days) refusal to eat, the depressed state of your dog, a rise in temperature are undoubted signs that you need to visit a veterinarian. Continue reading