September 20th, 2007
Westie Dog Poo Pile - Please Pick It Up I really do not hope your are eating something, but did you know that you can get a fake dog poo in long or round bits for a joke. My younger son had initiated this research of mine, by asking why I pick up the dog’s business, even though he had done it on the grass. As a slight diversion, I found out that the meaning of pepper - our westie dog -is “An animal full of zip” Believe he has plenty of zip if you are trying to get him into the bath. To get back to the topic in ha … Author: Jeff Cuckson Click here to read the rest of this article
September 17th, 2007
Westies Dogs and Your Children Almost without exception, breeders will advertise that their favorite terrier, westies dogs, are good with children. However, terrier enthusiasts, and westie rescue organizations, tell a different story. Before you bring your terrier into a home with small children, be sure you understand the westie personality, and how they might react to your children’s behavior. Like any terrier, a westie can have what is called a high ‘prey drive.’ Any breed of terrier, westhighland terriers i … Author: Jeff Cuckson Click here to read the rest of this article
September 14th, 2007
West Highland White Terriers- Fascinating Facts West Highland White Terriers began their history as the undesirable white offspring of the dark-colored Cairn Terrier. With the dog’s popularity today, it is hard to believe that the early Westies were usually drowned or shot. One breeder, though, Colonel Edward Donald Malcolm of Poltalloch, is credited with recognizing the potential of the white coat. The legend is that it made the dog more visible as it ran through brush, and prevented it from being mistaken for prey during foxhunts. He … Author: Jeff Cuckson Click here to read the rest of this article
September 2nd, 2007
American Cocker Spaniel Complete Profile Key Facts: Size: Small Height: 35 38 cm (14 15 inches) Weight: 10 13 kg (22 28 lb) Life Span: 13 years Grooming: Extensive Exercise: Medium Feeding: Reasonable Temperament: Cheerful & intelligent Country of Origin: United States AKC Group: Sporting Other Names: Cocker Spaniel Temperament: The American Cocker Spaniel is cheerful, lively and active. American Cocker Spaniels make great family dogs and are good with strangers, children and othe … Author: Dooziedog.com Click here to read the rest of this article
August 28th, 2007
American Staffordshire Terrier Complete Profile Key Facts: Size: Medium Height: 43 - 48 cm (17 - 19 inches) Weight: 18 - 23 kg (40 - 50 lb) Life Span: 12 years Grooming: Easy Exercise: Medium Feeding: Medium Temperament: Fearless & dependable Country of Origin: United States AKC Group: Terrier Temperament: The American Staffordshire Terrier is bold, fearless, outgoing, confident, loyal and intelligent. The American Staffordshire Terrier loves to please its owner and thrives on praise from its fami … Author: Dooziedog.com Click here to read the rest of this article
August 25th, 2007
Dalmatian Complete Profile Key Facts: Size: Large Height: 56 - 61 cm (22 - 24 inches) Weight: 23 - 25 kg (51 - 55 lb) Life Span: 12 years Grooming: Easy Exercise: Demanding Feeding: Medium Temperament: Outgoing & friendly Country of Origin: Croatia AKC Group: Non-Sporting Physical Characteristics: General Appearance: Muscular, spotted and active. Colour: White, spotted with black or liver markings. Coat: Short, hard, glossy and dense. Tail: Thick, tapering, slightly … Author: Dooziedog.com Click here to read the rest of this article
July 31st, 2007
English Setter Complete Profile Key Facts: Size: Large Height: 61 - 68 cm (24 - 27 inches) Weight: 25 - 30 kg (56 - 66 lb) Life Span: 11 years Grooming: Demanding Exercise: Demanding Feeding: Reasonable Temperament: Friendly & quiet-natured Country of Origin: England AKC Group: Sporting Physical Characteristics: General Appearance: Tall, handsome and friendly. Colour: Black/white, lemon or orange and white, liver/white and blue/white. Coat: Flat, long, silky, slightly wavy … Author: Dooziedog.com Click here to read the rest of this article
July 30th, 2007
West Highland White Terrier How To Capture the Best Pictures of Your Westies For most West Highland White Terrier owners, the dog is a beloved member of the family. Like your children, you will want to capture pictures of your Westies from the time they are puppies until they are old-timers. Getting good pictures of Westies may require a bit of special preparation and know-how, but even the amateur photographer can get good ones at home. Camera Angle A common mistake amateurs make when taking pictures of their Westies is to shoot from a standing position, w … Author: Jeff Cuckson Click here to read the rest of this article
July 26th, 2007
West Highland Terrier Rescue Dog - What To Expect When You Bring It Home Congratulations on your choice to bring home a West Highland Terrier rescue dog. By electing to adopt one of the rescued Westies, you are giving an older dog a chance to find a loving new home In many ways, this is simpler than going through the arduous process of training a westie terrier puppy. However, there still are steps you will need to take. Westies that have found their way into rescue shelters sometimes have special needs, if only an owner who is patient and understanding … Author: Jeff Cuckson Click here to read the rest of this article
July 17th, 2007
Goldfish Feeding Tips What s the best food for your Goldfish? Goldfish need food that is a combination of carbohydrates and vitamins to help them grow and fight disease. They particularly need vitamin A to make their colors look bright. They do need protein but just about 12% so that they can build muscle. In the natural habitat, Goldfish mainly feed on plants. They eat a fiber diet that includes algae, grasses and aquatic plants in the natural environment. Thankfully you do not have to sweat much to provide t … Author: Dane Stanton Click here to read the rest of this article