Thursday, March 27, 2014

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5 very helpful Dog Safety Tips

Tip #05 Never Allow a Child to Roughly Handle Your Dog If you have children or your pet is around other people’s children, make sure your dog is handled properly. This is a good experience to ensure your dog stays well socialized and familiar with small humans. Always observe interactions and if children or your pet become too rough, step in and calm everyone down or separate as needed. Tip# 5/5 sourc...
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Tip #04 Keep Curtains, Power Cords & Other Hazards Away from Kennels Carefully scrutinize the area where you put your pet’s kennel or bed. Make sure there are no outlets, power cords, curtains or other objects he or she can pull inside. You may be surprised at how far your pet can reach his or her paw outside of the kennel, so make sure these items are kept well back. Also never set items on top of your dog’s kennel. Things can be pulled...
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Tip #03 Do Not Give Your Dog Plastic Water Bottles to Chew On Many people think its fun to give their dog plastic water bottles to chew on. This can be extremely dangerous should the dog manage to break the bottle and swallow plastic. Thin pieces of water bottle can shred the stomach and will require surgery that costs into the thousands. Even if your dog doesn’t eat the plastic, his or her gums and tongue may be cut if they puncture the...
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Tip #02 Never Allow Your Pet to Wander Away Unattended Never allow your beloved pet to wander away without you. This should be the case whether you’re at home or elsewhere. There are many hazards that could await once your pet steps off of your property or out of your sight. Some people may not appreciate having a dog wandering around their yard, even if it is friendly and well-behaved. As an owner, it’s your responsibility to make sure...
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Tip #01 Always Walk Your Dog on a Leash When Away from Home Even if your dog is well trained, always keep him or her on a leash when in a public place. This ensures that you have control over where the dog goes. Dogs may be startled by unexpected noises or activity or may be drawn to something further away from you. That could spell disaster if your pet wants to see what’s going on across the street as traffic speeds by. It also allows you...
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5 Terrifying facts about Professional Dog Breeding

Fact #05 Health Is Essentially A Non-Issue Here’s the deal: the AKC doesn’t at all care about their dogs’ health. Their one health requirement for registration is that a dog be up to date with its inoculations—but apart from that, the health of a given dog is irrelevant. In their own words: “AKC registration means a dog, its parents, and its ancestors are purebred. It does not indicate health or quality.” To be sure, they’re just a registry—but...
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Fact #04 Tail Docking and Ear Cropping Here’s an extreme example of the prevalent focus on aesthetics in dog breeding. It seems that not all desirable traits can be passed on genetically—or at least not fast enough for some breeders. This is where surgeries like tail docking and ear cropping come in.The practice of cutting off dogs’ tails was originally carried out to avoid paying taxes on them (because “dogs with tails” used to be a reasonable...
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Fact #03 Inbreeding Leads To Genetic Disorders The act of incest is actually illegal in many parts of the world, and punished severely (with up to a life sentence in prison, depending on where you are). This can include consensual sex not resulting in a pregnancy—despite pregnancy being the justification behind prohibiting incest in the first place. So incest is certainly taken rather seriously when it comes to human beings, because it can lead...
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Fact#02 Show Dogs Can’t Be Spayed Or Neutered The American Kennel Club (AKC), a pedigree registry in the United States, is also in charge of putting on the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show that you can see every year on TV. Now, there’s nothing wrong with being proud of your dog and wanting to show him or her off to the world—that’s downright adorable. The problem is that when it comes to shows like this, being proud of your dog is not what it’s...
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5 Terrifying facts about Professional Dog Breeding

Dog breeding can be a sensitive issue, so let’s be clear here: I’m not going out of my way to be controversial. I support animal rights, but not to the extent that I, say, don’t enjoy a good steak every once in a while. There are practices I agree with—and many that I don’t agree with—but the point of this article isn’t to be political. Fact#01 It Takes Away Business From Animal Shelters You know how at the end of every Price is Right episode,...

Wednesday, March 26, 2014

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5 of the World's Rarest Dog Breeds

Breed #05 Peruvian Inca Orchid The Peruvian Inca Orchid has been around since before AD 750, and today it remains an uncommon but treasured pet. The “agile, smart and swift” breed is good at hunting and lure coursing as well. But its most notable quality is that it is sometimes hairless, with skin that appears in a variety of colors. Breed# 5/5 sourc...
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Breed #04 Karelian Bear Dog The Finnish Karelian Bear Dog is one of the top 10 most common breeds in its home country. Originally used for hunting and as a watchdog, it has quick reflexes and a fearless nature, and is still popular with big-game hunters. Breed# 4/5 sourc...
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Breed #03 New Guinea Singing Dog The New Guinea Singing Dog gets its name from its unique vocalization, but the once-wild breed gets its reputation as an excellent companion from its intelligence and physical ability. Breed# 3/5 sourc...
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Breed #02 Catalburun Possibly because of severe inbreeding due to their rarity, the Catalburun is one of the only dogs in the world featuring a split nose and suspended ears. They were originally bred for hunting in Turkey. Breed# 2/5 sourc...
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Breed #01 Fila Brasileiro The Fila Brasileiro is believed to have origins in a number of breeds like the Mastiff and Bloodhound, which could explain its large bones, loose skin and smooth coat. The working breed is known for its tracking ability, but also for its sometimes aggressive temper. Breed# 1/5 sourc...
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5 Things you should know before adopting A Puppy

Tip #05 Keep Your Puppy Healthy and SafeNow that you have selected your new puppy, it is important to keep them healthy and safe. Make sure to provide your puppy with regular veterinary checkups to ensure that they are always up to date on their vaccinations. Try and keep your dog in a closed off area, provide them with an I.D. tag and if possible, microchip them to ensure they are never lost for good. A microchip is a device that is about...
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Tip #04 Understand Your New CompanionEvery animal has just as much unique diversity as a human, which at times may mean troublesome behaviors but that is just their way of communicating their needs. Once those needs are understood and met, you will quickly re-establish harmony with your puppy and get back to enjoying their cute and lovable ways. Puppies especially have lots of energy and a need to play. Providing them with toys and other pets...
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Tip #03 Choose the Right Puppy for YouThe real key to finding the right match is making sure that you bond with the puppy and his/her unique personality. Energy level is another important factor to consider. Remember that this is a long-term commitment, so don’t rush it. Be sure to introduce everyone in your household to your potential new friend before making your final decision. Tip# 3/5 sourc...
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5 Things you should know before adopting A Puppy

Tip#02 Find Your PuppyWith so many ways and places to look for a puppy the options can be overwhelming. Petfinder (petfinder.com) is a great place to start. This online database features over 300,000 adoptable pets from 13,477 adoption groups across the country. All of these groups offer pets that have been properly vaccinated, spayed/neutered, microchipped, and ready to go. Tip# 2/5 sourc...
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Tip #01 Understand the Benefits of Adopting a Puppy While it is easy to melt at the sight of an adorable puppy, the first thing to understand is that your new furry friend will require a lot of time, energy and patience. With that in mind, puppies (and pets in general) can be amazing companions that give unconditional love to their owners. They often times become part of the family and their unique personalities are something to marvel at....

Tuesday, March 25, 2014

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The 5 smartest dog breeds

Breed#05 Shetland Sheepdog Another herding dog, the Shetland takes this ability into the home, showing the same commitment and protectiveness over its human "herd" as the farm raised version does. Highly intelligent, the Sheltie handles life with great efficiency and diligence. Breed# 5/5 Sourc...
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Breed#04 Doberman Pinscher Due to an inborn fearlessness and deep stamina, the Doberman is one of the most popular of guard dogs. Smart and assertive, they can easily be trained for dominance or docility. Because of their past as war and police dogs, they may appear fearsome, but they are actually quite gentle. Their loyalty and acuity make Doberman's great additions to the family. Breed# 4/5 Sourc...
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Breed#03 Golden Retriever A very affectionate and popular breed, the Golden Retriever is highly regarded for its intelligence. They can learn well over 200 commands, making them indispensable companions, both in the home and in the workplace. Loyal, loving, and patient, with a willingness to please and a love of learning, this is a fabulous companion pet to bring into your family. Breed# 3/5 sourc...
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Breed#02 German Shepherd The Shepherd was originally bred specifically for intelligence. Smart, courageous, and protective, the Shepherd is one of the most dependable of companions. They learn tasks after only a few repetitions, and obey first commands nearly always the first time it is given. Breed# 2/5 sourc...
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Breed#01 Border Collie The Border Collie comes in at number one. Because of their extraordinary intelligence and high energy, it is essential to give Border Collies an occupation or purpose, or you may well find your home wrecked upon your return from a long day at work. They have an intense connection with humans, making them ideal work and home companions. Breed# 1/5 sourc...

Monday, March 24, 2014

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World's most expensive Dog Sold

A property developer in China has apparently paid 12million yuan ($1.9m, £1.2m) for a Tibetan mastiff. The unnamed new owner, not believed to be the man pictured, is said to have acquired the one-year-old mastiff at a “luxury pet” fair in Zhejiang, AFP quotes the Qianjiang Evening News as reporting. The $2million dog is said to be 80cm tall and weights 90kg. ...

Sunday, March 23, 2014