Archive for the ‘Owning a Dog’ Category
Herding Dog Breed. Alert, Busy And Determined. Clear The Way! Here Comes The Herding Dog”
by: John E Adams
The herding dog has a long history, tracing as far back as Neolithic times in Europe when early farmers and domesticators in lands that are now Britain needed a more efficient, quicker way to move livestock from one [...]
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The Spitz Type Dog Is No Fool!
by: John E Adams
Spitz. History of the Spitz-type dog breed
With their thick fluffy coats and sharp intelligent faces, it is easy to see how Spitzes have become an enduring companion to humans. There are many dog breeds that can be categorized as Spitz-type dogs, but most of them share [...]
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by: Jim and Laura Hofman
The deep emotional bond we share with our dogs and cats is one of life’s most simple pleasures.
In return for unconditional love, many pet owners do everything they can to ensure our pets have long, productive, and healthy lives.
Veterinary science has kept up with our willingness to provide life long quality [...]
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by: Jennifer Jordan
It’s safe to say, my dog has me well trained. My “best friend” since she was six weeks old, my precious pup is now a fourteen year old peke-a-poo, missing teeth, missing vision, and missing manners. She growls at me whenever she wants MY dinner, she awakes me at three a.m. so I [...]
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by: Jennifer Koretsky
The Christmas holidays are fast approaching! While you’re busy decorating and preparing your home for guests, here are a few important tips to keep your dog safe this season.
The Christmas Tree
Tinsel, small ornaments, and ornament hooks are major choking hazards for dogs. It’s best to avoid tinsel altogether and keep small ornaments high [...]
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