Four Legged Friends

Abyssinian – Graceful, Loyal and Intelligent

Abyssinian Breed Origin Nowadays one of the most popular short-haired cats in the US, the origin of the Abyssinian is a bit of a mystery. The name suggests an Ethiopian root but most stories refer to the breed development being mostly Egyptian. Genetically the breed seems linked to the Indian Ocean and it is possible [...]

Favourite Four Legged Friends

You might say what about rabbits? What about ferrets? Of course everyone has their preferred animal companion but here at Four Legged Friends we are not ashamed to say that cats, dogs and horses are our favorites! But hey! We are equal opportunity animal lovers so come on in.

The American SaddleBred

The American Saddlebred was developed in Kentucky. Given their beauty, agility and strength it is easy to see why they are such a popular feature of the showring and take a key role in town parades. But they have stamina as well as good looks as evidenced by their prominence in the racing and hunting [...]

Roundworm in Dogs and Puppies

There are 20,000 different roundworm species and the vast majority of them are parasitical. They can be found in rodents, wild animals, horses, pigs, pets and humans. Both dogs and cats can be infected by roundworms (ascarids) and the two that most commonly infect dogs and puppies are Toxocara canis and Toxascaris leonina. There is [...]

One Boy and His Dog

Boys and dogs were just made for each other. It even says so in that old poem about what little boys and girls are made of, remember? What are little boys made of? What are little boys made of? Frogs and snails And puppy-dogs’ tails, That’s what little boys are made of.

A Guide to Buying Your First Horse

Anyone who has ever enjoyed a few riding lessons at the local riding school, has dreamed of meandering along country paths on their very own horse or cantering through the surf. For those who love horses, there can be no more exciting moment than buying their first horse but choosing the right one carefully is [...]