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The Falabella horse is arguably the smallest breed of horse in the world and is quite popular, although rare, in the miniature horse world. From their humble beginnings in Argentina to their present day homes in the United States, the United Kingdom and beyond, these charming tiny wonders are also a matter of controversy among its enthusiasts. Some breeders claim that the Falabella must be one hundred percent pure and able to trace its pedigree back to the Falabella ranch in Argentina in order to be called a true Falabella, while others have encouraged a cross breeding program and have even created a register called Falabella Blends. Here we'll take a look at both sides of the issue: breeding strategies according to the purebred fanciers and the blend fanciers.First, it's important to understand how the miniature Falabella horse came into existence. These tiny horses are the descendants of the Andalusian horses that were brought with the Spanish conquistadors on their quest to conquer South America. Many of these horses were abandoned or escaped, and over time several different breeds emerged. [...]
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Since the end of the 19th century, it has been the practice of those interested in preserving the lines and conformation of different breeds to keep a record of all horses that are considered purebreds in what is called a Studbook, and the Friesian is no exception. The first Friesian Studbook, started in 1879, was the first Studbook in The Netherlands. But because the fashion was to cross the Friesian with other breeds and also include other horses from nearby provinces, the Friesian was nearly lost. In 1913 the Friesian Horse Society (Het Friesche Paard) was created started working closely with the Studbook to improve and preserve the Friesian Horse. Since that time, all horses eligible to be entered into the Studbook must participate in a keuring, which literally means judging. [...]
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The practice of cross breeding the Arabian horse is certainly not a recent phenomenon. All of the modern so-called "light breeds" are the results of native crosses with the beautiful and versatile Arabian. Breeds like Lipizzaners, Thoroughbreds, Morgans and American Walking Horses are just a few that can trace their lineage back to Arabians. They've also been in America longer than many realize, with George Washington even owning a Half-Arabian called "Blueskin." Today, the Half-Arabian is one of the most popular horses in the United States with nearly 300,000 Half-Arabians registered with the Arabian Horse Association. Here we'll take a look at some of the more popular crosses and what makes each cross special. [...]
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The Hanoverian Horse has become well known all over the world for its dominance in the equestrian sport of dressage. Show jumping, however, has been somewhat more difficult to succeed in, with several of the Hanoverian lines producing extraordinary dressage horses that do not jump well. This has started to change in the last several years, thanks to the efforts of the Programm Hannoveraner Springpferdezucht, or the Jumping Hanoverian Breeding Program in the horse's native Germany, which has led to the creation of a similar program in North America. [...]
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Although it is widely known that no horses have been imported into Iceland for over eight hundred years, making this horse possibly the purest of all breeds, some may be surprised to learn that the Icelandic Horse has been exported almost since the beginning of its history. First sent to Norwegian kings as gifts, Icelandic Horses also made appearances in Denmark and the British Isles in different periods in history. By the 20th century, the horse was so widely exported that there were easily as many Icelandic Horses in Europe as there were in Iceland – an impressive feat when the horse is so incredibly popular in its native country. [...]
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One of the most fascinating aspects of the Icelandic Horse is that it has remained a true pure breed for over eight hundred years. Over the centuries, the horse has adapted to this famously harsh environment and has also changed due to selective breeding, having always lived both in partnership with man and running free in the wild. While it might seem that a totally isolated breed would run the risk of the dangers of inbreeding, the Icelandic Horse has not only survived, but thrived under such difficult conditions. [...]
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The German Pinscher is still a relatively rare breed within the United States and countries outside of Europe, so breeding the German Pinscher does require a bit of research since it may be difficult to locate other owners in your area. The good aspect of this limited availability of German Pinschers is that the breed has not been mishandled by backyard breeders and puppy mills or puppy farms, meaning that there are fewer chances that you will find a genetically inferior German Pinscher male, or female, even if you are not able to afford breeding into championship lines. When planning to breed your female German Pinscher the first step is to have her completely tested for any health issues. This can include having her hips, eyes and joints tested as well as any other health concerns. Always ensure that her vaccinations and worming schedules are up to date and then take her to the vet for a general examination. Explain to the vet that you are planning to breed her so the vet can complete all the blood tests or other exams needed. [...]
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Historically all dogs were originally scavengers and hunters, gradually integrating themselves into human settlements. From these early beginnings it is likely that different members of these mostly wild wolf-type dogs would have been more willing to interact with humans and the more aggressive and hostile of the population would have been driven away from the camps to fend for themselves. [...]
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As with any type of dog from purebreds to hunting dogs to hybrid mixes, selecting a reputable breeder to buy a Dachshund from is a very essential part of the process. This is particularly important in any dog that has a greater risk of health concerns that are directly related to breeding lines and practices. Since the long, low back of the Dachshund can be a serious problem, selecting a breeder that has structurally sound dogs without a history of intervertebral disc disease, also known as Dachshund paralysis, is extremely important. [...]
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