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Pets
13th October 2008
The German Shepherd is large in size and is one of the most intelligent dogs that one can dream to own. This dog breed is great with children but needs diligent and careful training and socialization.
Socialization is mandatory or else, these dogs tend...
13th October 2008
One, who owns a Greyhound or is looking to own one, should be aware of the fact that socialization is a very important factor, where these dogs are concerned.
The Greyhounds, as ...
13th October 2008
The Doberman Pinscher, bred to be an outstanding guard-dog, is very energetic. The Doberman, unfriendly and ferocious as it might seem, loves to be physically close to its family members.
Highly intelligent, fearless and loyal, the Dobe needs an owner ...
13th October 2008
Hypoglycemia is a blood sugar disorder, prevalent among toy breed dogs like Chihuahuas. Mostly young pups suffer from this disease of extremely low sugar levels in their blood. As a result of which the pup’s brain becomes devoid of essential nutrients. ...
13th October 2008
There are many people, who are actually great fans of the Brittany Dog, who gather together to form a group of 500 Brittany loyalists, as in breeders, owners and competitors and set up the best possible shelters for these dogs.
Author: Betty Roberts
13th October 2008
There are certain breeds of dogs that tend to be more aggressive than others. We all have heard stories of pit bulls, chow-chows, and boxers that show aggressive behavior, growling, snarling, and even biting people and other animals. Signs of hostility in...
13th October 2008
The Boston Terrier, a high-spirited, intelligent dog is the result of cross-breeding the English Bulldog, Bull Terrier, Boxer, and White Terrier. Nicknamed the American Gentleman for his kind and gentle disposition, the Boston terrier, is a smooth, short-...
13th October 2008
The Border Collie is essentially a sheepdog. Obviously, sheep could be raised only in large tracts of uninhabited land where they could graze freely and thus did the border areas between Scotland and Northern England become prime sheep raising country as ...
13th October 2008
The Bernese Mountain Dog (BMD) needs adequate training before it can be introduced to strangers or even children.
The best thing about them is that they never let their owners down. Dog owners who have put in a lot of effort into obedience
training...
13th October 2008
The Beagle, a member of the hound group, has short legs, long ears and makes great scent hounds that easily track rabbits and deer.
They are well-tempered, loyal and love human company. They are generally healthy but are also prone to some common ailme...
13th October 2008
Although the Basset Hound appears to be sad and inactive, he is a happy and active dog. He is also extremely loyal towards his master. He is funny, intelligent and great with children and other animals.
This dog gets his name from the French word “Ba...
13th October 2008
Treatment of the eye is a major concern for puppies belonging to some breeds like Australian Shepherd and Border Collies. They can be affected with eye diseases like CEA, PHR, micropthalmia and also cataracts.
Research conducted in 2001 says that, the ...
13th October 2008
Shiny coat is a sign of healthy pet. Dogs can have all sorts of skin problems and they range in severity from benign to very serious so they need petsafe. As Winter approaches and the temperatur...
13th October 2008
Just as people suffer from hay fever in the spring and fall, pets can get inhalant allergies, called atopy. Atopy is a common disease, affecting 10% to 15% of dogs. The age of onset varies form 6 months to 12 years, with 70% of affected dogs showing clini...
13th October 2008
Cats are basically predators and they will hunt down their prey instinctively. If you have a cat at home then you need to first get pet supplies for your cat so that he is always fit and healthy. But remember, in spite of the fact that you feed them if th...
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