- Dog Health Advice: Fur Not Good Sunscreen
You might think the most important bit of dog health advice would be to let your furry loved one spend all day enjoying the outdoors. But you'd only be half-right.
You know we must protect our children and ourselves from the sun. But do you know that leading canine health experts now say that the most important dog health advice they can give is to protect your dog from the sun, too?
Dog Health Advice: Identifying Dog Sunburn
Like we humans, dogs need sunlight to help balanc ...
Author: Joel Walsh
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- 5 Common Causes of Your Cat Urinating Outside the Litter Box
Have you ever had this happen? You’re a happy cat owner, your kitty is using the box just fine, but one day…you come home and find a giant urine spot in the living room…the bathroom…heaven forbid – on your bed!
What happened? What went wrong? It isn’t normal for a cat to use her litter box faithfully, then one day decide it’s no longer right for her. There’s always a reason why a cat stops using the litter box.
Always.
If this happens to you, don’t panic! The earlier you rea ...
Author: Nancy E. Wigal
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- The Ethical Responsible puppy Buyer
The responsible, ethical BUYER
We certainly hear and read multitudes of opinions of what makes a responsible papillon or phalene dog breeder (and many times those opinions are biased by the writers' backgrounds in papillons or phalenes). Rarely do you see any articles on what makes a responsible BUYER of papillons or phalenes.
Many buyers complain that they never hear back from a papillon or phalene breeder, when the buyer inquires about buying a papillon or phalene puppy for a pet.
Author: Pixiedust Papillons & Phalenes
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- Stress-Relieving Holistic Blends for Dogs
Happiness, sadness, anger, fear, love -- emotions play a pivotal role in our lives. But are these types of feelings an integral part of an animal's world as well?
In the past, scientists questioned whether emotions affected the lives of animals. These days, however, emotional and spiritual health-consciousness has moved from being exclusively for humans and has advanced into the animal world. Now more than ever, veterinarians realize that aromatherapy offers more than just fragrance and p ...
Author: Francoise Rapp
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- Does Your Dog Have Allergies?
Many people don’t realize that their dogs, just like human beings, can suffer from allergies. In fact, about twenty percent of the dogs in the United States alone suffer from one allergy or another, with flea allergy dermatitis being the most common form of allergies in dogs. Other types include atopic dermatitis, food allergies, and inhalant allergies.
Signs and symptoms of dog allergies may vary but are often marked by persistent itching and discoloration of the skin (most common in ski ...
Author: Mike Nalbone
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- 7 Puppy Naming Tips
You’ve picked out the perfect puppy. You spent hours on the internet, researching the right breed for you and your family. Then you went from breeder to breeder or humane society to humane society, meeting and greeting pups until you find just the right match.
Now what? He needs a name!
Over the course of its life, you will use your dog’s name more than 35,000 times. So be sure you’re picking a name you can live with and love.
With these seven simple steps, the key to finding the perfe ...
Author: Jennifer McVey
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- Preparing for Your New Pet
Getting a new pet can be a lot of fun. You can choose from a dog, cat, hamster, gerbil, rabbit, and the list goes on and on. No matter what pet you choose, you will need to outfit them with the latest and greatest in pet gear. If you shop smart, you should be able to find many of your items for cheap.
The key to getting a good deal on pet gear is to shop early. Buy your items before your pet comes home with you. That way you won’t be rushed to pay more for the necessary items. The follow ...
Author: Melanie Breeze
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- Crate Training Your Puppy
Crate Training for your Puppy
Teaching your puppy crate training is the first and best step in his life. It makes all the other steps in his training go so much smoother, much like a solid foundation makes for a superior wall.
Establishing you as the Alpha member of his “pack” is one very good reason for starting your puppy in a crate when he is very young.
Another reason for crate training is that dogs love predictability. To know what is going to happen in any given situ ...
Author: Dy Witt
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- Stop Cat Scratching Today!
Your new living room furniture is in tatters. Your nerves are frayed. Your cat thinks you have morphed into someone he doesn't know and you need a solution to his inappropriate scratching behavior now! Sound familiar? Well, this was our situation a few months ago until we got a handle on a strategy that works.
Cats need to scratch! It helps them excercise their front leg muscles and tendons. It helps to shed old outer layers of the nail sheath. It helps alleviate frustration and boredom...
Author: Brad Knell
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- Golden Moments and Dog Training
Let me introduce my dogs. I have 3, Nikki and Benny are my therapy dogs, and Dukie is my blind dog. Nikki is a 1 1/2 year golden retriever and Benny is my 5 year old black lab. Dukie is now 10 years and also a black lab.
Today I saw a picture of a ceramic rabbit statue for the garden; boy did it bring back loving memories. It also made me think of the importance of training your dog. That is why I am writing this article.
When we first took our golden retriever up north to the cott ...
Author: Ruth Bird
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- Protect your pets from the pound
Pets are people, too. At least, that’s the way they should be treated by their owners. The sad reality, though, is that a lot people own pets when they’re really not ready to care properly for their little furry friends. Or they just don’t know how to love, clean, and treat a cat, dog, or other animal the right and humane way. What happens to these poor animals? Many end up in shelters, lost and unwanted—to the tune of 6 to 8 million every year according to the Humane Society. At least half of t ...
Author: Donald Lee
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- Dog Supplies: What’s Needed Versus What Might Be Fun to Have
Buying a new dog is more than simply finding the cutest puppy in the store and buying a bag of dog food. Acquiring a new canine is nearly as important as adopting a child. They need constant attention and love and buying the proper supplies can be as confusing as deciding what kind of dog to get in the first place. So I’m here to help you.
When you first walk into a pet store you will be bombarded by everything from designer clothes to dog food, and the salesmen are rarely any help. They’ ...
Author: Allen Shaw
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- Dog Vomiting? Help your dog now
In most cases you should not be too concerned about your dog vomiting. If you know that the dog got into something or you changed its diet, you can probably wait 24 hours to see if the vomiting clears up, but only if the dog does not appear lethargic.
You must withhold food for 24 hours and then gradually start a bland diet. If at any time the dog becomes worse please see your veterinarian
If your dog has been vomiting continually for more than 1 hour or if he as been vomit ...
Author: Chris Suckow, DVM
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- Stop Cat Urine Smell By Removing Cat Litter Box Waste
Cat urine smell is one of the most powerful pet odors imaginable. If you don't scoop the cat litter box and dispose of her waste, your kitty may deposit her waste all over your home.
This article gives you some advice on why you should quickly remove kitty deposits from the cat litter box, and how it encourages her from making your home her giant litter box.
Cats are fussy, clean creatures and they usually have high cat litter box standards. You can help your cat maintain her good ...
Author: Nancy E. Wigal
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- Are All Those Pet Vaccinations Really Necessary?
Would you like to save money and have a healthier pet? Let me tell you a story. One day, my German Shepherd was asleep, as usual, when he suddenly started convulsing so intensely that I thought he must be dying. It went on for a few minutes, which seemed like forever. After, I couldn’t believe he was OK. It turned out to be a seizure, and it was then that I began to learn about alternative medicine for pets.
The most interesting thing I found out was that vaccinations seem to be a main c ...
Author: Angela M. Predhomme
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- West Highland White Terrier Complete Profile
Key Facts:
Size: Small
Height: About 28 cm (11 inches)
Weight: 7 - 10 kg (15 - 22 lb)
Life Span: 13 years
Grooming: Medium
Exercise: Undemanding
Feeding: Easy
Temperament: Active & friendly
Country of Origin: Scotland
AKC Group: Terrier
Other Names: Westie
Physical Characteristics:
General Appearance: Sturdy, confident and compact.
Colour: Always pure white.
Coat: The outer coat is wiry, flat, straight and about 5cm (2 inches) in length. ...
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- Siberian Husky Complete Profile
Key Facts:
Size: Medium
Height: 45 - 50 cm (18 - 20 inches)
Weight: 14.5 - 15.5 kg (32 - 34 lb)
Life Span: 14 years
Grooming: Straightforward
Exercise: Medium
Feeding: Medium
Temperament: Alert & reliable
Country of Origin: Germany
AKC Group: Working
Other Names: Standard Schnauzer, Mittelschnauzer
Physical Characteristics:
General Appearance: Wolf-like, strong and compact.
Colour: All colours and markings are permitted.
Coat: The outer co ...
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- Saint Bernard Complete Profile
Key Facts:
Size: Giant
Height: 69 - 86 cm (28 - 34 inches)
The taller the better.
Weight: 50 - 75 kg (110 - 165.5 lb)
Life Span: 7 years
Grooming: Medium - demanding
Exercise: Medium
Feeding: Demanding
Temperament: Patient & docile
Country of Origin: Switzerland
AKC Group: Working
Other Names: Alpine Mastiff
Physical Characteristics:
General Appearance: Massive, powerful with a kindly expression.
Colour: White with shades of red or brindl ...
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- Rottweiler Complete Profile
Key Facts:
Size: Large
Height: 58.5 - 68.5 cm (23 - 27 inches)
Weight: About 50 kg (110 lb)
Life Span: 12 years
Grooming: Simple
Exercise: Medium - demanding
Feeding: Demanding
Temperament: Courageous & trainable
Country of Origin: Germany
AKC Group: Working
Physical Characteristics:
General Appearance: Solid, powerful and protective.
Colour: Black with tan markings on the cheeks, muzzle, chest, feet, over the eyes and beneath the tail.
Coat ...
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- Poodle Complete Profile
Key Facts:
Size: There are three sizes: standard, miniature and toy
Height: Standard - Over 38 cm (15 in) Miniature - 28-38 cm (11-15 in)
Toy - Under 28 cm (11 in)
Weight: Standard - 22 kg (49 lb) Miniature - 12 kg (26 lb)
Toy - 7 kg (15 lb)
Life Span: 16 years
Grooming: Demanding
Exercise: Medium
Feeding: Straightforward
Temperament: Sparky & cheerful
Country of Origin: France
AKC Group: Toy & Non-Sporting
Other Names: Caniche, Barbone
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- Old English Sheepdog Complete Profile
Key Facts:
Size: Large
Height: Above 54 cm (21 inches)
Weight: About 30 kg (66 lb)
Life Span: 13 years
Grooming: Very demanding
Exercise: Medium
Feeding: Medium
Temperament: Friendly & outgoing
Country of Origin: England
AKC Group: Herding
Other Names: Bobtail
Physical Characteristics:
General Appearance: Ambling walk, shaggy, strong and compact.
Colour: Grey, grizzle, blue or blue merle, with or without white markings.
Coat: The outer coa ...
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- Labrador Retriever Complete Profile
Key Facts:
Size: Large
Height: 54 - 57 cm (21.5 - 22.5 inches)
Weight: 25 - 35 kg (55 - 77 lb)
Life Span: 15 years
Grooming: Easy
Exercise: Demanding
Feeding: Reasonable
Temperament: Friendly & intelligent
Country of Origin: England
AKC Group: Sporting
Physical Characteristics:
General Appearance: Solid, strongly built and friendly.
Colour: Black, yellow or liver/chocolate.
Coat: Straight, dense, short, hard and weather resistant.
Tail: Ta ...
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- King Charles Spaniel Complete Profile
Key Facts:
Size: Small
Height: About 25 cm (10 inches)
Weight: 3.6 - 6.3 kg (8 - 14 lb)
Life Span: 13 years
Grooming: Medium
Exercise: Undemanding
Feeding: Medium
Temperament: Gentle & affectionate
Country of Origin: England
AKC Group: Toy
Other Names: English Toy Spaniel
Physical Characteristics:
General Appearance: Stocky, compact and well proportioned.
Colour: Black/tan, ruby (red), tricolour or blenheim (red and white).
Coat: Silky, l ...
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- Jack Russell Terrier Complete Profile
Key Facts:
Size: Small - medium
Height: Ideally 25 - 30 cm (10 - 12 in)
Weight: Ideally 5 - 6 kg (11 - 13 lb)
Life Span: 15 years
Grooming: Undemanding
Exercise: Medium
Feeding: Medium
Temperament: Bold & cheerful
Country of Origin: England
AKC Group: Terrier
Other names: Parson Russell Terrier, Parson Jack Russell
Physical Characteristics:
General Appearance: Intelligent, cunning and active.
Colour: White predominantly with black, tan or ...
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- Irish Setter Complete Profile
Key Facts:
Size: Large
Height: 62.5 - 67.5 cm (25 - 27 inches)
Weight: 27 - 31 kg (60 - 70 lb)
Life Span: 12 years
Grooming: Demanding
Exercise: Demanding
Feeding: Reasonable
Temperament: Affectionate & racy
Country of Origin: Ireland
AKC Group: Sporting
Other Names: Irish Red Setter, Red Setter
Physical Characteristics:
General Appearance: Dignified stance, racy and kindly expression.
Colour: Rich chestnut. White markings on the forehead, ch ...
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- Greyhound Complete Profile
Key Facts:
Size: Medium - large
Height: 68 - 76 cm (27 - 30 inches)
Weight: 27 - 32 kg (60 - 70 lb)
Life Span: 15 years
Grooming: Minimal
Exercise: Essential
Feeding: Medium
Temperament: Affectionate & even-tempered
Country of Origin: England
AKC Group: Hound
Physical Characteristics:
General Appearance: Sleek, muscular and active.
Colour: Blue, white, red, black, brindle and fawn with or without white patches.
Coat: Fine and close.
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- Great Dane Complete Profile
Key Facts:
Size: Giant
Height: Dogs minimum: 76 cm (30 in)
Bitches minimum: 71 cm (28 in)
Weight: Dogs minimum: 54 kg (120 lb). Bitches minimum: 46 kg (100 lb)
Life Span: 10 years
Grooming: Simple
Exercise: Medium
Feeding: Demanding
Temperament: Dignified & kind
Country of Origin: Germany
AKC Group: Working
Other Names: German Mastiff, Deutsche Dogge
Physical Characteristics:
General Appearance: Giant, calm and graceful.
Colour: Blue, ...
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- 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 ...
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- 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 ...
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- Dachshund Complete Profile
Key Facts:
Size: Small - medium
Height: Standard variety: 22 cm (9 in) Miniature variety: 12 cm (5 in)
Weight: Standard variety: 6.5 - 11.5 kg (15-25 lb).
Miniature variety: 4.5 kg (9-10 lb).
Life Span: 13 years
Grooming: Varies with variety
Exercise: Reasonable
Feeding: Undemanding
Temperament: Independent & brave
Country of Origin: Germany
AKC Group: Hound
Other Names: Zwergteckel (miniature), Normalschlag (standard)
Physical Characteristics:
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- Shar Pei Complete Profile
Key Facts:
Size: Medium
Height: 46 - 51 cm (18 - 20 inches)
Weight: 16 - 25 kg (35 - 55 lb)
Life Span: 10 years
Grooming: Medium
Exercise: Medium
Feeding: Medium
Temperament: Independent but friendly
Country of Origin: China
AKC Group: Non-Sporting
Other Names: Chinese Shar Pei, Chinese Fighting Dog
Physical Characteristics:
General Appearance: Squarely-built, wrinkled and bold.
Colour: Black, fawn, red, cream, dark brown and smoky. White mar ...
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- Border Collie Complete Profile
Key Facts:
Size: Small - medium
Height: 46 - 53 cm (18 - 21 inches)
Weight: 16 - 22 kg (35 - 48 lb)
Life Span: 15 years
Grooming: Medium
Exercise: Demanding
Feeding: Medium
Temperament: Very alert & trainable
Country of Origin: England
AKC Group: Herding
Temperament:
The Border Collie is alert, keen, intelligent, faithful, hard-working and responsive. Border Collies have remarkable stamina and thrive on activity and working situations, rather than a ...
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- Bloodhound Complete Profile
Key Facts:
Size: Massive
Height: 58 - 66 cm (23 - 26 inches)
Weight: 36 - 41 kg (80 - 90 lb)
Life Span: 12 years
Grooming: Easy but extensive
Exercise: Considerable
Feeding: Demanding
Temperament: Gentle, but requires understanding
Country of Origin: Belgium
AKC Group: Hound
Other Names: St. Hubert Hound, Chien St. Hubert
Temperament:
The Bloodhound is lovable, kind, patient and good-natured. Bloodhounds are usually affectionate, but can be sensit ...
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- Basset Hound Complete Profile
Key Facts:
Size: Low-slung, but heavy dog
Height: 33 - 38 cm (13 - 15 inches)
Weight: 18 - 32 kg (40 - 70 lb)
Life Span: 11 years
Grooming: Relatively easy
Exercise: Steady but necessary
Feeding: Has a hearty appetite
Temperament: Placid & independent
Country of Origin: England
AKC Group: Hound
Temperament:
The Basset Hound is good tempered, placid and affectionate. Basset Hounds can be disobedient and have a mind of their own. These dogs get on well ...
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- 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 ...
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- American Pit Bull Terrier Complete Profile
Key Facts:
Size: Medium
Height: 46 - 56 cm (18 - 22 inches)
Weight: 14 - 36 kg (30 - 80 lb)
Life Span: 12 years
Grooming: Easy
Exercise: Demanding
Feeding: Medium
Temperament: Confident & exuberant
Country of Origin: United States
AKC Group: Not registered
Other Names: Pit Bull Terrier, American Pit Bull
Temperament:
The American Pit Bull Terrier is confident, eager, enthusiastic, loyal, courageous, gentle and loving. American Pit Bull Terriers usu ...
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- American Foxhound Complete Profile
Key Facts:
Size: Large
Height: 53 - 64 cm (21 - 25 inches)
Weight: 30 - 34 kg (65 - 75 lb)
Life Span: 12 years
Grooming: Minimal
Exercise: Demanding
Feeding: Demanding
Temperament: Active & eager
Country of Origin: United States
AKC Group: Hound
Temperament:
The American Foxhound is affectionate, eager, active, energetic and brave. American Foxhounds generally get along well with children and other dogs but are likely to chase any non-canine pets wit ...
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- 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 ...
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- American Bulldog Complete Profile
Key Facts:
Size: Large
Height: 48 - 71 cm (19 - 28 inches)
Weight: 30 - 58 kg (65 - 130 lb)
Life Span: 12 years
Grooming: Minimal
Exercise: Demanding
Feeding: Medium
Temperament: Fearless & confident
Country of Origin: United States
AKC Group: Not registered
Other Names: Old Country Bulldog
Temperament:
The American Bulldog is confident, gentle, fearless, determined and protective. American Bulldogs should not be overly aggressive with other dogs d ...
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