Posts tagged "miniature horse"

NOLA Dog Reunion; Cats on Campus

by Evan Jacobs (Subscribe to Evan Jacobs's posts): Feb 19th 2010 6:00PM Filed Under: Chew on This

Rounding up our favorite photos, entertaining videos and compelling animal stories from the Web this week!

Jazzy Reunion

A man lost his dog, went 1200 miles to New Orleans, and discovered that his pooch was already there. The dog's excuse? Mardi Gras! [via NOLA.com]
Mini-Horse Diaries

"What do you mean other horses don't get to sleep on the sofa?" [via People Pets]
Felinvasion!

Feral cats have taken over Penn State's campus -- soon they'll be auditing classes. [via Collegian.PSU.edu]
Happy New Year Tiger?

The New York Times' take on the Year of the Tiger. Spoiler alert: It's grim for tigers. [via New York Times]
Rye Ruv Roo

Videos of five pets saying "I love you," Were they just too cheap to buy Valentine's cards? [via People Pets]

Koda the Dwarf Miniature Horse

by Kirsten Taylor (Subscribe to Kirsten Taylor's posts): Oct 8th 2009 9:00AM Filed Under: Exotic Pets, Photo Galleries

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Koda the Dwarf Miniature Horse

Nope, that's not a stuffed toy you're looking at. Koda the miniature horse was the size of a cat when he was born a year ago near Melbourne, Australia, reports Australia's ABC News Online. Today the pint-sized horse stands 23.2 inches tall, and weighs a mere 77 pounds.

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Koda the Dwarf Miniature Horse

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Miniature horses are usually the size of a small pony. Koda's parents were typical miniature horses, according to ABC News Online. But Koda was born with dwarfism, making the tiny equine even tinier. He's not the smallest horse on record, though. The Guinness Book of Records gives that prize to Thumbelina, an American miniature horse just 17.5 inches tall, reports the Diamond Valley Leader.

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Koda had a rough start in life. His dwarfism has caused a number of health problems, reports the Diamond Valley Leader. He was born with leg abnormalities that caused his stumpy legs to buckle and bend. He's already undergone surgery to repair a joint in his front leg that dislocated when he walked. The surgery was a success, and Koda now trots around much more easily. Next he'll need dental work to remove some of the large adult teeth that don't fit in his miniature mouth.

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Koda's owner, veterinary nurse Karen Stephenson, was smitten with Koda from the start. "I fell in love with him straight away," she told ABC News Online. For now, Koda is living at the Yarrambat Veterinary Hospital, where Stephenson works. After he recovers from additional surgeries, he'll move back to Stephenson's farm, where he'll have a chance to romp with her normal-sized horses.

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Koda's surgeries have cost $10,000 so far, and the bill is expected to top $30,000 before all is said and done. "But he's well worth it," Yarrambat Veterinary Hospital vet Andy Lynch told ABC News Online. Despite his early health problems, Lynch said he's hopeful that Koda will live at least a decade, if not longer. "He's very brave and he responds very well to pain relief," he told ABC News Online.

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Koda reportedly loves the attention he gets. It's a good thing. School kids and vanloads of elderly visitors have traveled to the Yarrambat Veterinary Hospital to lay eyes on the diminutive horse, reports ABC News Online. We don't blame them. Really, have you ever seen a cuter critter?

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Miniature Dogs

Miniature Poodle
Miniature Poodles, like all Poodles, are excellent swimmers who originated as a water retrievers. All Poodles, Standard, Miniature and Toy are actually one breed, just different sizes. Miniature Poodles, who can be white, black, apricot or gray, are usually 15 inches or under, according to the American Kennel Club.

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Miniature Dachshund
The Miniature Daschund, only 11 pounds or under, is not a separate classification of the Daschund -- it's just a smaller version of the Standard. The miniature dog, with its long bodies and strong sense of smell, are both hunters and lapdogs, according to the American Kennel Club.

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Miniature Schnauzer
The Miniature Schnauzer is of German descent and was originally bred to be a small farm dog. The most popular of the three Schnauzer breeds, the Miniature Schnauzer is a attentive, lively and a favorite among celebrities like Mary Tyler Moore and Bill Cosby. The strongly built miniature dog is between 12 to 14 inches, according to the American Kennel Club.

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Miniature Bull Terrier
Just like the playful Bull Terrier, the Miniature Bull Terrier, who originated in England, has a similar personality. Don't let its size fool you – the Miniature Bull Terrier is strong, energetic and audacious. Miniature Bull Terriers are between 10 to 15 inches and can be solid white or colored, according to the American Kennel Club.

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Miniature American Eskimo Dog
The American Eskimo Dog is one of three separate categories of the American Eskimo Dog. Between 12 to 15 inches, the bright white dog is loving, protecting and sociable. Now a great companion dog, the miniature dog was once a circus dog, according to the American Kennel Club.

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Miniature Pinscher
Also known as the "Min Pin," the Miniature Pinscher is a German Breed whose ancestry includes the Daschund, Italian Greyhound and the shorthaired German Pinscher. The quick, curious dog is the perfect apartment dog. Despite its small size, the compact pooch makes a wonderful watchdog. The spirited miniature dog, about 10 inches to 12 1/2 inches, can be red, black, or chocolate with tan, according to the American Kennel Club.

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