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Greyhound: The Fastest Running Dog (29 Oct 2006) The fastest running dog of all the canine species is the Greyhound. Because of their great speed, many Greyhound owners use these animals as racing dogs. In this case, the lifespan of a Greyhound dep...
The Pros and Cons of Owning a Persian Cat (28 Oct 2006) Persian cats have always been a favorite breed with cat owners. They make wonderful pets and have their good points and bad points. On the Pro list, they are very beautiful to look at and generally...
The Yorkshire Terrier Is A Little Dog With A Big Attitude (28 Oct 2006) Do you like a dog with attitude? Then a Yorkshire Terrier may just be the dog for you. Yorkies are sweet little dogs that love to cuddle, yet they think they are big and bad and will take on a German...
What To Do In Case You Loose Your Pet (28 Oct 2006) According to the most recent Synovate pet survey (Sept. 2005), conducted in nine markets across the globe, the UK and the US were shown to be the two absolute leaders in pet ownership. But the world-...
A Dog's First Toy (27 Oct 2006) Because of the dogs great interest in chewing on things it's a good idea to let him have one or two toys that he can keep in his play area. Give him a ball or had natural rubber, or a strip of hard l...
Riding In Cars With Your Dog (27 Oct 2006) When you brought your pup home from the kennels you may have had your first experience with a carsick dog. Some dogs take to cars naturally and never have a sick moment. Others are nauseated by the m...
5 Ways to Stop Your Dog From Barking Excessively (27 Oct 2006) Without a doubt one of the most annoying issues for owners is a dog that is a chronic barker. These dogs seem to bark at anything and everything and do not stop barking even when the threat or event ...
How To Stop Your Dog From Chewing (25 Oct 2006) Chewing is an annoying but natural part of a puppy's development. It is very similar to teething in babies and the chewing stages are necessary to help with teething issues. Expecting a puppy to not ...
First Aid For Your Dog (25 Oct 2006) Most people understand or know a bit of first aid for humans but many dog owners are not as familiar with the basic first aid for their dogs. While several of the techniques are very similar it is im...
General First Aid For Your Dog (25 Oct 2006) Like young children, puppies are accident prone, some more than others, males ore than females. As they become bolder and more explorative, adolescent dogs get into all kinds of scrapes. By the time ...
How To Stop A Dog From Chewing (24 Oct 2006) Constant chewing is one of the problems faced by many dog owners around the world. Chewing is a normal and healthy activity of every dog. Dogs chew because of the following reasons: (a) The dog is trying to sooth sore teething gums. (b) The dog is b.......
Non-Sporting Dog Breeds: The Top Ten Dogs of This Group (24 Oct 2006) The Non-Sporting Group includes dog breeds that don't seem to fit well in any other group. The name doesn't really fit the group and they would better named "Specialty Dogs" as the group includes some of the most interesting and exotic breeds. The breeds .......
Sporting Dog Breeds: The Top Ten Dogs In This Group (24 Oct 2006) The Sporting Group includes pointers, setters, retrievers and many spaniels. This group of fairly active dogs is composed of a wide variety of breeds, which were developed to aid hunters by finding, ...
Hound Dog Breeds:The Top Ten Dogs In This Group (23 Oct 2006) The Hound Group includes dog breeds with a wonderful sense of smell and/or great athleticism. These breeds were developed to follow game either by sight or by smell. Sighthounds include the fast and ...
Two Ways to Nip Dog Biting in the Bud (23 Oct 2006) When raising a puppy, there is a fine line between a dog bite and puppy love. Adult dogs will bite for a numbers of reasons, including fear, defensiveness, and aggression. But puppies have yet to develop many of the behaviors (such as possessiveness, terr.......
Choosing Pets That Match Your Lifestyle (23 Oct 2006) Many would-be pet owners select animal companions purely on the basis of what they find "cute", or how they think that animal will reflect on their own image. These motivactions can lead to irresponsible choices and ownership. Far more import.......
Top Ways to Improve Your Dog's Coat (20 Oct 2006) Gone are the days when dogs were simply bathed in a tub in the backyard with a bar of hand soap. Now there are shampoos, conditioners and coat care products designed to help your dog have a healthy, ...
Your Guide To Housebreaking A Puppy (20 Oct 2006) A puppy is a young animal that is only just beginning to have control over the sphincter muscles that control his functions. This control is weak, and has been building up largely due to the fact of ...
Working Dog Breeds: The Top Ten Dogs Of This Group (20 Oct 2006) The Working Dog group includes most of the guard dog breeds such as the Rottweiler and Doberman Pinscher as well as the northern sled dogs such as the Alaskan Malamute and the Siberian Husky. Most of...
Dog Training Collar Basics (19 Oct 2006) Dog training collars can be really helpful for many dog owners. There are various different styles to choose from and they are all there to help you to control your dog. The Main Features of a Dog T...
