Irradiated blood products are used to prevent graft-vs-host disease in patients at risk. Many attempts have been made to develop blood substitutes using inert chemicals (eg, perfluorocarbons) or Hb solutions to carry and deliver oxygen to tissues.
Temperament and Traits of a Corgi Mix. Those short, stout dogs are familiar to anyone who follows the British royal family. Corgis are loved worldwide for their loyal temperament and athletic playfulness. While not every corgi mix will have the same temperament and traits, many will act similarly to their purebred cousins.
The Pembroke Welsh Corgi is a double coat breed. The outer coat is of medium length, straight, and coarse in texture. The under coat is thick, short, and weather resistant. The coat is more profuse around the neck, on the shoulders, and on the chest. The hair is longer on the back of the forelegs and rear of hindquarters.