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Five Puppy Naming Tips
Sunday, November 30th, 2008
Here are five basic puppy naming tips that you can use to help pick out the perfect name for your puppy.
1.) Keep it short and sweet. You should keep your dog’s name to one or two syllables so that it’s easy for it to understand. The longer a name is, the more confusing it will […] -
Groom Your Dog
Sunday, November 30th, 2008
Having a dog as a pet entails a lot of responsibility on your part. Dogs don’t only need to be fed but they need to be taken cared of like being regularly bathed, walked and taken to the vet for check-ups.
Your dog lives with you and may be given the freedom to go about […] -
Dog Obedience Training Methods
Sunday, November 30th, 2008
Owning a dog can be a big responsibility and it’s a friendship that is going to last many years so it’s important that your dog is an obedient one. The responsibility of owing a dog doesn’t just lie with the prevention and remedy of any bad habits but also in the upbringing, nutrition and healthcare […]
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Afghans In The Park
Sunday, November 30th, 2008
I had a dog, when I was little. A gorgeous Afghan hound.
She had been locked up in a shed with a dozen other dogs for six months by some weirdo, who chucked in tins of unopened dog food now and then. By the time they were discovered they were all dead or dying, except for […] -
Shih Tzu - The Meaning Of Shih Tzu Markings
Saturday, November 29th, 2008
Shih Tzu were seen to have a number of characteristics that were believed to be comparable to characteristics of Buddha. The white mark on the forehead of the Shih Tzu was perceived as the energy center, often called the third eye or sixth chakra, and is symbolic of the trinity, oneness of mind, universalism, […]
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Households With Pets - Bringing Home Baby
Saturday, November 29th, 2008
Bringing a new baby into a home with pets can be a challenge, especially when the pets are accustomed to being the center of attention. Much like a human child, a dog or cat can become jealous of a new addition to the family and try to compete for your affection. By understanding your pet’s […]
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How To Potty Train Your Parrot
Saturday, November 29th, 2008
Parrots can be potty trained if you are willing to perform some dedicated and consistent training. Seldom are parrot perfect about their potty training but with some work, you can get near-perfect results. In fact, you can usually obtain results so good that when the parrot does have an accident, it is because you failed […]
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The Affenpinscher Breed Standard
Saturday, November 29th, 2008
The general appearance of the Affenpinscher is a balanced, wiry-haired terrier-like toy dog. The Affenpinscher is sturdy and compact with medium bone structure. The preferred height at the withers is 9 ½” to 11 1/2″. He has a square-like appearance.
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The Labrador Retriever: Number One Popularity
Friday, November 28th, 2008
The Labrador Retriever is presently at the top of the list in popularity in the American Kennel Club. Unfortunately popularity in a dog breed often leads to problems with over breeding and this often leads to an over population of the dog in the humane shelters across the country. This is the case […]
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Buenos Aires Tetra
Friday, November 28th, 2008
Family: Characidae
Species: Hemigrammus caudovittatus
Size: 7.5cm (3 inch)
Diet: Omnivorous
Tank levels: All
Habitat: Plate river basin of Argentina, Paraquay, and Brazil
Remarks: It may eat soft-leaved plants.
Comments: A thin, horizontal blue line begins behind the gill-cover of this slim fish, and tapers until obscured by a darker line, ending in the centre of the caudal fin. Male colours intensify […]