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Birman - The facts every owner of this cat breed should know (14 May 2007)
The history of the Birman cat is steeped in mystery. According to legend, the people of Asia built a temple to worship a golden goddess with sapphire-blue eyes. A priest often knelt in meditation with a white temple cat. One night the temple was attacked ...

Biting & Nipping Behavior Can Kill Your Dog! (07 May 2006)
Dog bite injuries are alarmingly the most common condition that we human suffer from as a result of contact with dogs. In the United States alone, there are between 1-2 million people bitten by dogs each year. Most bites landed on children with boys mo.......

Bloodhound - The facts every owner of this dog breed should know (15 Feb 2007)
A familiar looking wrinkly and long eared dog, the Bloodhound breed is more than one thousand years old. Originally bred in Belgium by the monks of St. Hubert, the monks selectively bred Bloodhounds with other hounds to perfect the scenting ability of thi...

Bluetick Coonhound - The facts every owner of this dog breed should know (11 Apr 2007)
Easily recognized by its unique blueish coat, the Bluetick Coonhound is a member of the hound group of dogs. Thought to be descended from French Bleu Gascogne Hounds (hence the blueish color) and English foxhounds, Bluetick Coonhounds were originally regi...

Bombay - The facts every owner of this cat breed should know (22 Mar 2007)
The Bombay was developed by breeder Nikki Horner in Louisville, Kentucky in 1958. She set out to create a 'miniature black panther' by crossing a sable Burmese with a solid black American Shorthair. Though her initial attempts were unsuccessful, she persi...

Border Collie - The facts every owner of this dog breed should know (23 Dec 2006)
Bred for their intelligence and herding instincts, Border Collies are descended from British herding dogs. A medium sized dog, Border Collies will grow to about 19 to 22 inches and 30 to 45 pounds. T...

Boring Ordinary Dog Tags - Are There Better-looking Personalized Dog Tags Out There? (27 May 2006)
I was wondering if you share the same problem as myself 5 months back? You see. I failed to find any unique or good-looking personalized dog tags anywhere - online or offline! The search mission for a better-looking tag started when my girlfriend, A.......

Boston Terriers: Great Family Pets (04 May 2006)
The Boston Terrier has been called the ultimate family dog. Many owners say that your family is not complete until you have a Boston Terrier or two. And it's easy to see why owners give glowing reports of the interactions between their Boston Terriers an.......

Building A Dog House - Is It An Easy Task? (01 Feb 2007)
If you decided to have a dog house for Fido, remember that not every dog owner has the time or skills to design and build a dog house from scratch. Assistance abounds for people who want to build a special home for their pet, but who have one or both of ...

Building A Dog Kennel (08 Oct 2006)
Should I get into Dog Kennel Building? Anyone who owns a dog as a pet will tell you that maintaining one can make a considerable dent in your wallet. The expenses of keeping a dog includes dog food ...

Building A Dog Kennel Over-Rules Purchasing The Kennel From Different Aspects (20 Jul 2007)
The expenses of keeping a dog as a pet can make considerable slit in your wallet. Ask any dog owners of the expenses and they will explain how much they have to pay for the food and vet bills. Such overwhelming expenses drive the owners to send their dog ...

Burmese - The facts every owner of this cat breed should know (16 Jan 2007)
The modern Burmese breed has roots muddled in history. It is generally believed that Burmese are a man made breed descending from the crossbreeding of a Siamese and an ancient version of a pure Burmese (that later died out). This Burmese breed had almost ...

Buying A Bed For Your Cat (07 May 2007)
Beds do not strike us as something essential for our pets sometimes, for some of us have the idea that they can sleep on any surface. However, for dogs, we tend to buy them a soft, warm basket or something that they can sleep in. Majority of the dogs will...

Buying A Cat (07 Aug 2006)
So you have decided to go to the next step and possibly even purchase a cat. By now you should have a good idea on what type of cat you want and you should of done some research and made up a list of breeds that you have a interest in. Once you have read .......

Buying a dog collar (05 Sep 2006)
A dog is certainly man's best friend. This is why you need to take extra care while choosing a dog collar. Today, the market is filled with various varieties of collars for different dogs. It is no longer regarded as a 'just a strap around the neck' but a.......

Buying a Dog House? - Here's What You Need To Know (29 Jan 2007)
There are many types of commercial dog houses for sale today. Previously dog houses were made out of wood primarily plywood. They normally had pitched roofs and a door in the middle of the front wall, resting directly on the ground, on a thin wood floor...

Buying A Purebred Puppy (23 Nov 2007)
You've already made two big decisions: 1) To add a dog to your family and 2) The breed of dog. The next important step is selecting a breeder. With thousands of breeders to choose from, it's hard to know where to start, but by taking the time to do re...

Buying A Purebred Puppy Online (04 Oct 2007)
Buying purebred puppies and kittens online has become a very big business for breeders of these potential pets for consumers. The pros of buying your new pet online are pretty obvious while on the other hand the cons have become a very negative drawback t...

Buying and Using an Electronic Dog Training Collar (20 Feb 2007)
If you currently own a dog that seems a bit hard to train then you might be considering buying an electronic dog training collar. While the idea of using an electronic collar may be appealing it is important to understand that it is just another method of...

Can a Family Pet Become a Ghost? (22 Jan 2007)
To many of us an animal is a best friend. A pet can be a valued companion and quite often they are just like a member of the family. So it is not surprising at all that we wonder what happens to our faithful friend upon their death. Do animals (other than...

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