tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-39097420480739272022024-02-19T01:29:24.579-05:00The Pet NetA Blog for Pet Lovers | The Petnet is created for animal lovers | You will find amazing tips and hints. Pets A-Z The Pet NetThe Pet nethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06535288058746082346noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3909742048073927202.post-18525573615220996572016-03-19T13:47:00.001-04:002016-03-20T09:36:10.209-04:00Yorkshire Terrier<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="line-height: 23.2px;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The Yorkshire Terrier (also called a "Yorkie") originated in Yorkshire (and the adjoining Lancashire), a region in northern England.In the mid-19th century, workers from Scotland came to Yorkshire in search of work and brought with them several different varieties of small terriers. Breeding of the Yorkshire Terrier was "principally accomplished by the people—mostly operatives in cotton and woolen mills—in the counties of Yorkshire and Lancashire. Details are scarce. Mrs. A. Foster is quoted as saying in 1886, "If we consider that the mill operatives who originated the breed...were nearly all ignorant men, unaccustomed to imparting information for public use, we may see some reason why reliable facts have not been easily attained.</span></span><br />
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<span style="line-height: 23.2px;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The breed sprang from three different dogs, a male named Old Crab and a female named Kitty, and another female whose name is not known. The Paisley Terrier, a smaller version of the Skye Terrier that was bred for a beautiful long silky coat, also figured into the early dogs. Some authorities believed that the Maltese was used as well.They were all originally bred from Scotch Terriers (note: meaning dogs from Scotland, not today's Scottish Terrier) and shown as such...the name Yorkshire Terrier was given to them on account of their being improved so much in Yorkshire." Yorkshire Terriers were shown in a dog show category (class) at the time called "Rough and Broken-coated, Broken-haired Scotch and Yorkshire Terriers". Hugh Dalziel, writing in 1878, says that "the classification of these dogs at shows and in the Kennel Club Stud Book is confusing and absurd" in lumping together these different types.</span></span><br />
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<span style="line-height: 23.2px;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">In the early days of the breed, "almost anything in the shape of a Terrier having a long coat with blue on the body and fawn or silver coloured head and legs, with tail docked and ears trimmed, was received and admired as a Yorkshire Terrier But in the late 1860s, a popular Paisley type Yorkshire Terrier show dog named Huddersfield Ben, owned by a woman living in Yorkshire, Mary Ann Foster, was seen at dog shows throughout Great Britain, and defined the breed type for the Yorkshire Terrier.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Small in size but big in personality, the Yorkshire Terrier makes a feisty but loving companion. The most popular toy dog breed in the U.S., the "Yorkie" has won many fans with his devotion to his owners, his elegant looks, and his suitability to apartment living.<br />Yorkshire Terriers seem oblivious of their small size. They are very eager for adventure. This little dog is highly energetic, brave, loyal and clever. With owners who take the time to understand how to treat a small dog, the Yorkie is a wonderful companion! It is affectionate with its master, but if humans are not this dog's pack leader, it can become suspicious of strangers and aggressive to strange dogs and small animals. It can also become yappy, as the dog does their best to tell you what IT wants YOU to do. It has a true terrier heritage and needs someone who understands how to be its leader. Yorkies are often only recommended for older, considerate children, simply because they are so small, most people allow them to get away with behaviors no dog should display. This changes the dog’s temperament, as the dog starts to take over the house (Small Dog Syndrome).</span><br />
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<span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="line-height: 23.2px;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Yorkies that become demanding and dependent, appearing to need a lot of human attention and/or developing jealous behaviors, snapping if surprised, frightened or over-teased, have owners who need to rethink how they are treating the dog. Owners who do not instinctually meet the dog’s needs may also find them to become overprotective and become neurotic. Yorkies are easy to train, although they can sometimes be stubborn if owners do not give the dog proper boundaries. They can be difficult to housebreak. The Yorkie is an excellent watchdog. When owners display pack leadership to the Yorkshire Terrier, it is very sweet and loving and can be trusted with children. The problems only arise when owners, because of the dog’s cute little size, allow it to take over the house. The human will not even realize it; however, know if you have any of the negative behaviors listed above, it's time to look into your pack leader skills. These are truly sweet little dogs that need owners who understand how to give them gentle leadership. If you own a Yorkie that does not display any of the negative behaviors, high-five for being a good pack leader!</span></span></span>The Pet nethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06535288058746082346noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3909742048073927202.post-952813598111194822015-11-02T04:59:00.001-05:002016-03-15T13:43:55.859-04:00Considerations when buying toys for dogs and cats<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;">While it may be tempting for some to get that gigantic chew bone or the brightly colored squeaky toy, some caution is advised before shopping for pets.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: medium;"><br /><b>Know your pet recipient</b><br /><br />As with a gift for a human, realize that each pet has their preferences (chewer, ball player, etc.) and some may have health conditions that warrant special attention when deciding on a gift.<br />Food allergies are common in pets, so tuna treats are not the gift for the fish-allergic feline.<br />Some pets have special dietary needs. Fatty or sugary treats are not appropriate for the diabetic or overweight pet.<br />Whenever buying food or treat gifts for animals that are on a special diet or allergic to certain foods, remember to check the labels carefully - even when labeled as "beef" or "chicken" there are often other fillers, such as corn or fish, that may cause problems for sensitive pets. (See <a href="http://thepetnet.blogspot.pt/2015/05/unsafe-toys.html" target="_blank">Unsafe Toys</a>)<br /><br /><b>Toys to Avoid</b><br /><br /><b><br />Toys that resemble common items</b><br /><br />Caution is advised when purchasing toys that are stuffed animals or resemble "regular" items such as shoes. Pets may not differentiate between their toys and human toys (or shoes). This is especially important in a house with small children - stuffed animals abound and the shoes are about the same size as the 'toy' ones. (See <a href="http://thepetnet.blogspot.pt/2015/04/dog-toys-toys-are-not-luxury-but.html" target="_blank">Toys are not a Luxury</a>)<br /><br /><b>Dyes and preservatives</b><br /><br />Pets don't care what color it is, the colors added to treats and chews are for the people. (Think of the stuff dogs eat in the yard.) In addition to not being healthful, dyes may stain bedding and carpet where your pet is consuming the treat.<br /><br /><b>Flimsy construction and dangerous materials</b><br /><br />Thin rubber squeak toys and Mylar ribbon cat toys are colorful and fun, but left unsupervised, a pet may chew and consume parts of these toys, with potentially very serious consequences.<br /><br /><b>String Alert</b><br /><br />Given the chance, many cats will continue to consume a ribbon or string (tree tinsel, gift wrap, or cat 'fishing pole' type toys). Once consumed, the ribbon will bunch up in the intestines and can be fatal. This condition is referred to as a linear foreign body, and veterinary attention is required immediately. These toys are OK with supervision, but after playing, the ribbon toy should be placed in closed area, such as a closet.<br /><br /><br /><b>Ingestible Toys Not Always Digestible</b><br /><br />Rubber balls and chew toys can also have serious consequences when consumed. If large enough pieces are swallowed, they can cause a intestinal foreign body obstruction, also potentially life-threatening. Smooth objects (balls, coins, marbles) and hard rubber toys may be a cause of intestinal obstruction and often necessitate surgical removal.<br />I have removed a rubber rat head from a cat's intestine, so cats can be victims of dietary indiscretion as well as dogs. (When the owner saw the toy rat head, chewed off of the toy rat body, she exclaimed that it had been kitty's favorite toy.)<br /><br /><br /><b>Favorite Pet Gifts</b><br /><br /><b>Dogs</b><br /><br />I love the Kong Dog Toy. They offer a wide variety of sizes, shapes and "chewing strengths" - be sure to purchase a toy that is appropriate for the dog. Kong also makes cat toys now too, that are favorites of my cats.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: medium;">The Pug is a small, stocky, square, thickset dog. The round head is massive with a short, blunt, square-shaped muzzle. Moles on the cheeks are considered beauty spots. The teeth meet in a slight undershot bite. The very large, prominent eyes are dark. The small, thin ears are either rose or button shaped. The face has large, deep wrinkles. The high-set tail is curled over the back and a double curl is preferred in the show ring. Dewclaws are usually removed. The short coat is soft, fine and smooth. Coat colors come in apricot, fawn, black and silver.<br />The Pug's comical face, with deep wrinkles around big, dark eyes and a flat round face, can't help but make you smile. It is believed that the Pug's name comes from the Latin word for "fist" because his face resembles a human fist.<br />Pugs are clowns at heart, but they carry themselves with dignity. Pugs are playful dogs, ready and able for games, but they are also lovers, and must be close to their humans. Pugs love to be the center of attention, and are heartsick if ignored.</span><br />
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</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: medium;">The moles on a Pug's cheeks are called "beauty spots." His muzzle or mask is black, with a clearly defined "thumb mark" on the forehead and a black trace down the center of the back. His ears are smooth, black and velvety. He has a characteristic undershot jaw (the lower teeth extend slightly beyond the upper teeth) and a tightly curled tail.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: medium;"><b>Care</b><br /><br />Coat care for the Pug is minimal, requiring only occasional brushing to remove the dog's dead hair. Meanwhile, regular cleaning and drying is necessary to prevent skin infections, especially in the dog's facial wrinkles.<br />As far as exercise requirements, the Pug's needs can be met daily with a moderate leash-led walk or an energetic game. Sensitive to humidity and heat, the Pug should be kept indoors. The breed is also prone to snoring and wheezing because of their flat, small muzzles.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: medium;">The Pug’s attentive and soft expression is its distinguishing feature. Its coat, which is fawn and black in color, is short, fine, and smooth. A compact and square-proportioned dog, the Pug moves with a jaunty and strong gait; its hindquarters roll slightly. The Pug also has clearly defined black markings on its muzzle, ears, cheeks and forehead, which has deep and huge wrinkles.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: medium;">The Pug is a playful, confident, and friendly companion that magnificently combines comedy with dignity. It is usually pleasant and willing to please, but it can be headstrong and adamant at times. The breed is also known to frolic and flaunt about.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: medium;">Pugs catch colds easily and are stressed by hot and cold weather. They are prone to allergies and the short muzzle contributes to chronic breathing problems, making the Pug tend to wheeze and snore. (Pugs suffer from poor ventilation.) Prone to skin problems. Prone to mast cell tumors. Prone to Pug Dog Encephalitis (PDE), an inflammation of the brain that strikes adolescent Pugs usually between the ages of 2 and 3. The cause is unknown.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b>Multum in Parvo, meaning "a lot in a little," is the official motto of the Pug and sums up its description. The Pug has had various names throughout the years, including Mopshond in Holland, Chinese or Dutch Pug in England, and Mops in Germany. But the word “pug” is thought to have come from the Latin pugnus, meaning fist and attributed to its clenched fist-like head, or from the 18th-century marmoset "pug" monkey, which purportedly appeared quite similar to the dog.<br />Pugs originated in China, dating back to the Han dynasty (B.C. 206 to A.D. 200). Some historians believe they are related to the Tibetan Mastiff. They were prized by the Emperors of China and lived in luxurious accommodations, sometimes even being guarded by soldiers.<br />Pugs are one of three types of short-nosed dogs that are known to have been bred by the Chinese: the Lion dog, the Pekingese, and the Lo-sze, which was the ancient Pug. Some think that the famous "Foo Dogs" of China are representations of the ancient Pug. Evidence of Pug-like dogs has been found in ancient Tibet and Japan.<br /><br />In the latter 1500s and early 1600s, China began trading with European countries. Reportedly, the first Pugs brought to Europe came with the Dutch traders, who named the breed Mopshond, a name still used today.<br />Although its exact ancestry is not known, many consider the Pug as one of the first breeds miniaturized in Asia. China is the earliest known source of the breed, where Buddhist monasteries of Tibet favored the Pug as a pet. The Chinese considered the Pug's facial wrinkles an important feature of the breed, referring to it as the "prince mark" because of its similarity to the Chinese figure for prince.<br />Brought to Holland by the Dutch East India Trading Company, a pug would become a pet to William I, the Prince of Orange in the mid 16th century. The Pug was also bestowed the position of the House of Orange official dog after one of its kind saved the life of William I by alarming him to the approach of an upcoming attack of Spaniards at Hermingny in 1572. Later, when William II landed at Torbay to be crowned King of England, his cortege included pugs, making the breed fashionable for generations.<br /><br />By 1790, the Pug had made its way to France. Most notably used by Josephine, wife of Napoleon, her pug, "Fortune," carried secret messages under his collar to Napoleon while she was confined in Les Carmes prison.<br /><br />In England, the Pug gained popularity during the Victorian era. These pugs sported cropped ears, which further enhanced their wrinkled expressions. And in 1885, the American Kennel Club would recognize the Pug. Since then, the Pug has become not only a popular show dog, but a wonderful family pet.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;">The English Bulldog is a wide, medium-sized, compact dog with short legs. The body and head are massive with extra skin on both the skull and forehead falling in folds. The cheeks extend to the sides of the eyes. The muzzle is wide, short and pug with a broad, deep stop. The black nose is broad with large nostrils. The dark eyes are deep set. The rose ears are small, thin and set high on the head. The jaws are massive, very broad, and square with hanging upper lips. The teeth should have an under bite. The tail is either straight or screwed and carried low. The short, flat coat is straight, smooth and glossy. Coat colors include red brindle and other shades of brindle, solid white, solid red, fawn, fallow, piebald, pale yellow or washed-out red or white or a combination of these colors.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Some English Bulldogs can be a bit dominating and need an owner who knows how to display strong leadership and understands alpha canine behavior. A Bulldog who understands its place in the human pack is nice to, and reliable with all people. This breed is good with family pets, but some can be combative with strange dogs if they do not see themselves as followers in their pack. When Bulldogs are young, they are full of energy, but slow down as they get older. They snore very loudly, most have drool and slobber tendencies and are messy eaters. Bulldogs that display guarding behaviors, such as guarding furniture, food, toys, or other spots in the house, or that are dog aggressive do not have humans who are being the dog's pack leader. This behavior only happens when dogs are allowed to take over. These behaviors can be corrected when the owners start displaying the proper leadership. Dogs that feel they need to run the home are not as happy as dogs that know they are human followers, as it is very stressful for a dog to need to keep "his" humans in line.</span><div>
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The angry bull would toss the dog up in the air with its horns if it could, much to the delight of the watching crowd. The dog, on the other hand, would attempt to latch onto the bull, usually at its snout, and pin it to the ground through the force of its painful bite. Upcoming bullbaitings were advertised and crowds wagered on the outcome of the struggle.<br />These early Bulldogs were taller and heavier than today's Bulldog, and they were bred to be especially adept at this bloody sport. Typically, they crept on their bellies toward the enraged bull so he couldn't get his horns under their bodies and toss them up in the air. And their wide mouths and powerful jaws were impossible for the bull to shake off once the Bulldog had a firm hold on its snout. His short, flat nose enabled the Bulldog to breathe while holding onto the bull's snout. He needed to be tenacious to hang onto the bull no matter how much the bull tried to shake him off. The Bulldog's high tolerance for pain was developed to enhance his ability to excel at this barbarous spot. Even the wrinkles on his head are said to have had a purpose: to direct the blood that resulted from his grip on the bull to flow away from his eyes so he wouldn't be blinded.<br />In 1835, after many years of controversy, bullbaiting was outlawed in England, and many thought the Bulldog would disappear since he no longer had a purpose. At the time, the Bulldog wasn't an affectionate companion. The most aggressive and courageous dogs had been selectively bred for generations to be bull-baiters. They lived to fight with bulls, bears and anything else that was put before them. It was all they knew.<br /><br />Despite this, many people admired the Bulldog's stamina, strength, and persistence. These few decided to save the appearance and breed them to have a sweet, gentle temperament instead of the aggression needed for the baiting arena.<br />And so the Bulldog was re-engineered. Dedicated, patient breeders started selecting only those dogs that had a docile temperament for breeding. Aggressive and neurotic dogs weren't allowed to reproduce. By focusing their attention upon the temperament of the Bulldog, these breeders transformed the Bulldog into the gentle, affectionate dog we see today.<br />Breeders started showing Bulldogs in conformation shows in England in 1859. The first dog show that allowed Bulldogs to be shown was at Birmingham, England in 1860. In 1861, a Bulldog named King Dick won at the Birmingham show. One of his descendants, a dog named Crib, was later described as being "close to perfection."<br /><br />In 1864, the first Bulldog breed club was formed by a man named R.S. Rockstro. The club had about 30 members and its motto was "Hold Fast." A member of the club, Samuel Wickens, wrote the first breed standard, using the pseudonym Philo-Kuon. The Bulldog's breed standard reportedly was the first one written in the world. The club unfortunately disbanded after only three years.<br />In 1875, another Bulldog club was founded, and it developed a breed standard that was similar to the Philo-Kuon. This breed club is still in existence.<br />Bulldogs were brought to the United States, and a brindle and white Bulldog named Donald was shown in New York in 1880. A Bulldog named Bob was registered with the American Kennel Club in 1886. In 1890, H.D. Kendall of Lowell, Massachusetts founded The Bulldog Club of America. It was one of the first breed clubs to become a member of the new American Kennel Club. In the beginning, the club used the British breed standard, but thought it wasn't concise enough, so they developed the American standard in 1894 for what they called the American-bred Bulldog. The English protested about the name and also some of the items in the new standard. After a lot of work, the standard was revised and accepted in 1896. This standard is still used today.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.akc.org/" target="_blank">The American Kennel Club</a> recognized the Bulldog in 1890. During the 1940s and 1950s, Bulldogs were close to the top 10 breeds in popularity. Today, the Bulldog ranks 12th among the 155 breeds and varieties registered by the AKC, a tribute to his solid credentials as a companion.<br /><br />More than anything else, the Bulldog is a triumph of the human ability to rehabilitate an entire breed and make it into a desirable, affectionate companion through thoughtful, dedicated breeding practices. In the 1800s, cities such as Rome passed laws that Bulldogs couldn't be walked on the streets even on leash due to their ferociousness, and yet, a few years later, the Bulldog was already becoming known as one of the friendliest and most tranquil of dogs. All because some dedicated breeders had patience, knowledge, and a vision of what the Bulldog could be at its finest.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;">The most common kind is the generalized seizure, also called a grand mal seizure. A dog can lose consciousness and convulse. The abnormal electrical activity happens throughout the brain. Generalized seizures usually last from a few seconds to a few minutes.<br />With a focal seizure, abnormal electrical activity happens in only part of the brain. Focal seizures can cause unusual movements in one limb or one side of the body.<br />Sometimes they last only a couple of seconds. They may start as focal and then become generalized.<br />A psychomotor seizure involves strange behavior that only lasts a couple of minutes. Your dog may suddenly start attacking an imaginary object or chasing his tail. It can be tricky to tell psychomotor seizures from odd behavior, but a dog that has them will always do the same thing every time he has a seizure.<br /><br />Seizures from unknown causes are called idiopathic epilepsy. They usually happen in dogs between 6 months and 6 years old. Although any dog can have a seizure, idiopathic epilepsy is more common in border collies, Australian shepherds, Labrador retrievers, beagles, Belgian Tervurens, collies, and German shepherds.</span>The Pet nethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06535288058746082346noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3909742048073927202.post-88475999147676416032015-09-30T09:13:00.001-04:002016-03-15T14:45:02.004-04:00French Bulldog<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;">A compactly built dog, the French Bulldog, in spite of his name, is believed to be at least partly of British origin. He is a descendant of the Toy Bulldog, which was bred during the nineteenth century and exported to France, where the breed became popular. In fact, English lacemakers from the Midlands who went to work in France took small Bulldogs with them. This stock is believed to have mixed with short-faced bull-baiting dogs from other European countries. This ‘new’ breed was brought to England and first shown around 1900, with a French Bulldog club being formed in 1903.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">As with dogs from other working breeds, the Australian Cattle Dog is energetic and intelligent with an independent streak. It responds well to structured training, particularly if it is interesting and challenging. It was originally bred to herd by biting, and is known to nip running children. It forms a strong attachment to its owners, and can be protective of them and their possessions. It is easy to groom and maintain, requiring little more than brushing during the shedding period. The most common health problems are deafness and progressive blindness (both hereditary conditions) and accidental injury; otherwise, it is a robust breed with a lifespan of 12 to 14 years.<br />In the 19th century, New South Wales cattle farmer Thomas Hall crossed the dogs used by drovers in his parents' home county, Northumberland, with dingoes he had tamed. The resulting dogs were known as Halls Heelers. After Hall's death in 1870, the dogs became available beyond the Hall family and their associates. They were subsequently developed into two modern breeds: the Australian Cattle Dog and the Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog. Robert Kaleski, who wrote the first standard for the breed, was influential in its development.</span><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="font-family: verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-large; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;">Another part of the breed's instinct is his strong prey drive. He's fascinated by squirrels, cats, and other small animals. If the Australian Cattle Dog is raised from puppyhood with other pets, including cats, he can be trusted to live peacefully with them in his home. He's likely to consider those outside his household to be fair game, though.<br /><br />The Australian Cattle Dog is generally friendly, but he is protective of his family and home turf, and he tends to be wary of strangers.<br /><br />There is a toughness about the Australian Cattle Dog — he had to be tough to handle the high temperatures, rough terrain, and long distances involved in his job on ranches — that makes him both highly tolerant of pain and intensely focused. He'll keep working even when he's injured. Owners must pay careful attention to this breed to make sure he stops working or competing if he gets hurt.</span>The Pet nethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06535288058746082346noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3909742048073927202.post-42583503360972274252015-09-25T06:07:00.001-04:002016-03-15T14:54:14.155-04:00Australian Shepherd<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />Despite his name, the Australian Shepherd originated in the western U.S., not Australia, around the time of the Gold Rush in the 1840s. Originally bred to herd livestock, he remains a working dog breed at heart; the Aussie, as he's nicknamed, is happiest when he has a job to do. He can be a wonderful family companion if his intelligence and energy are channeled into dog sports or activities.<br />Watching an Australian Shepherd round up a flock of sheep is a beautiful sight. With sure and athletic movement, he directs the flock using nips, barks, and "eye," a penetrating stare that clearly says, "I'm in charge."<br /><br />Intelligent, hard working, and versatile, the Aussie is a no-nonsense dog who thrives in a home where his brains and energy are put to good use. You don't have to keep a flock of sheep if you live with an Aussie — although it doesn't hurt — but you do have to keep him busy. He's a high-energy dog who doesn't know the meaning of couch potato and wouldn't approve of it if he did.</span><div>
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</span></span>Because he's got energy to burn, he needs plenty of exercise — a walk around the neighborhood won't cut it — and at least a small yard to help him work out his ya-yas. Lacking a job to do, he becomes bored, destructive, and loud. Or he might invent his own job: herding the kids, either yours or the neighbors'; chasing cars or other animals; or taking your house apart. If you don't have the time or energy to train and exercise the Aussie on a daily basis, he's not the breed for you.<br /><br />But if you're interested in competitive dog sports, the Aussie's the one. This agile, medium-size dog with the docked or naturally bobbed tail is a top contender in all levels of obedience, agility, flyball, and herding tests. He's also successful in such canine careers as guide dog, hearing dog, assistance dog, police dog, and search and rescue work.<br /><br /><br /><b>Temperament</b><br /><br />Australian Shepherds are easy-going, remaining puppy-like even in their adult years. This courageous dog makes a good watchdog for the home. Aussies are excellent with children, even with an active child, as they love to play. They are devoted, loyal friends and guardians, for they are naturally protective. Affectionate, very lively, agile and attentive—they are eager to please, with a sixth sense about what the owner wants. Australian Shepherds are highly intelligent and easy to train. Though aggressive when at work with livestock, the Aussie is gentle with human friends. Australian Shepherds are not the kind of dog to lie around the living room all day or live happily in the backyard with only a 15-minute walk. They need much more exercise than that and something to occupy their mind daily or they will become bored, leading to serious behavior problems. Without enough mental and physical exercise and/or a lack of a true pack leader, they can become nervous and destructive if left alone. Socialize well to prevent them from becoming suspicious of strangers. Working lines may be too energetic for people who only have a moderately active lifestyle. Some like to nip people's heels in an attempt to herd them, and this behavior needs to be corrected, teaching the dog that humans are not to be herded. The Aussie is a quiet worker. This breed is not usually dog aggressive.<br /><br /><br /><b>Care</b><br /><br />If you've got a yard, make sure you've also got a secure fence that your Aussie can't dig under or jump over. Underground electronic fencing won't work for this breed: Your Aussie's desire to go out and herd something will overcome any concern he might have about getting a mild shock. For the same reason, walk him on leash unless you're willing to train him to resist his urges.<br /><br />Your Aussie needs a half hour to an hour of stimulating activity every day, such as a run, a Frisbee game, or obedience or agility exercises. When you're not playing with your dog, puzzle toys such as Buster Cubes are a great way to keep that active mind occupied.<br /><br />Puppies don't need as much hard exercise as adults, and in fact, you shouldn't let them run them on hard surfaces such as concrete or let them do a lot of jumping until they're at least a year old. It could stress their still developing skeletal system and cause future joint problems.<br /><br />The Aussie habit of nipping and chasing is excellent for herding sheep but bad manners when it's applied to humans and other pets. Obedience class can help you curb your Aussie's herding behavior, and they help satisfy his need for mental stimulation and work, too.<br /><br />Aussies respond well to training methods that use positive reinforcement — rewards such as praise, play, and food — and are usually happy to take commands from their trainer. They just want to know who's in charge so they can do a good job for them.<br /><br /><br /><b><i>Height: Males</i></b> 20 - 23 inches (52 - 58cm) <b>Females</b> 18 - 21 inches (46 – 53 cm)<br /><br /><b>Weight: Males </b>50 - 65 pounds (25 - 29 kg) <b>Females</b> 40 - 55 pounds (18 - 25 kg)</span>The Pet nethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06535288058746082346noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3909742048073927202.post-40121366866167295862015-07-03T08:42:00.001-04:002016-03-15T15:48:39.606-04:00Is Your Cat Freaking Out ? See some Signs<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Stress can make anyone a little crazy, even our cats. The tricky part is while the anxiety and fear associated with stress affects our cats in much the same way it does us, most cats tend to hide and mask their inner turmoil. Even worse, stress can be an indication that your cat has a health issue. <br /><br /><br /><b> Urinating Outside Litter Box</b><br /><br /> It's annoying, smelly and a pain to clean up, but pay attention. Cats that urinate outside the litter box are trying to tell us something. Consult your veterinarian or a veterinary behaviorist to find out what it is.<br /><br /><br /><b> Diarrhea, Constipation or other Digestive Issue</b><br /><br /> This is another rather stinky situation and one that could be indicative of several things. Best not let it go and speak with your vet.<br /><br /><br /><b> Excessive Grooming</b><br /><br /> Cats are known for their fastidious grooming, but licking themselves raw or bald is a clear sign of distress. Skip the groomer and go straight for the vet's office.<br /><br /><br /><b> Excessive Scratching</b><br /><br /> Like compulsive licking, excessive scratching can be indicative of several health and behavioral issues. Make an appointment with your veterinarian before the problem gets out of hand.<br /><br /><br /><b> Isolation</b><br /><br /> Aloofness is second nature to cats. However, a cat should not be actively and constantly hiding from you and everyone else in the house. Once you've managed to wrangle him or her into a cat carrier, go to the vet.<br /><br /><br /><b> Excessive Vocalization</b><br /><br /> Many find the tone of a cat "talking" quite soothing, but be wary of unusually long or recurring bouts of panicked meows — especially if your cat is not the typical "talker." If it does happen, take your cat to the veterinarian rather than try to crack the kitty language code.<br /><br /><br /><b> Decrease in Appetite</b><br /><br /> Cats don't go on fasts or diets like we do so it's important to consult a veterinarian if your cat suddenly loses interest in food or stops eating altogether.<br /><br /><br /><b> Increased Sleeping</b><br /><br /> Just because cats can sleep up to 20 hours a day doesn't necessarily mean your cat will. By now you will have become accustomed to his or her sleeping schedule. Speak with your veterinarian if you're cat is sleeping more than usual or seems overly lethargic.<br /><br /><br /><b> Aggression Towards Other Animals</b><br /><br /> Fights or aggressive actions towards household pets or other animals can be a sign of a stressed or sick cat. Consult your veterinarian or a veterinary behaviorist before the problems gets worse.<br /><br /><br /><b> Aggression Towards People</b><br /><br /> A stressed or sick cat may also display aggression towards people, even you. Again, it's best to consult your veterinarian or a veterinary behaviorist immediately.</span>The Pet nethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06535288058746082346noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3909742048073927202.post-82432816771722453472015-05-31T09:49:00.000-04:002016-03-15T16:56:47.805-04:00Beagle<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Small, compact, and hardy, Beagles are active companions for kids and adults alike. Canines in this dog breed are merry and fun loving, but being hounds, they can also be stubborn and require patient, creative training techniques. Their noses guide them through life, and they're never happier than when following an interesting scent. The Beagle originally was bred as ascenthound to track small game, mostly rabbits and hare. He is still used for this purpose in many countries, including the United States.</span><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It's difficult to resist the appeal of a Beagle's dark brown or hazel eyes, with his soft, pleading expression. They're happy, outgoing and loving — characteristics more than balanced out by their hound nature, which is inquisitive, determined, and focused on food. They aren't yappy dogs, but they do have three distinct vocalizations — a bark/growl, a baying howl, and a half-baying howl (a cross between a frantic bark and a bay). The half-howl vocalization usually is reserved for when they catch sight of quarry — or think it's time to wake the neighbors at 6 a.m.! Being pack dogs, they generally get along well with other animals and their human friends — and they think everyone is their new best friend. The most important thing to know about the <script async="" src="//pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js"></script>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;">You may have seen the Beagle's nose at work at airports across the country. In 1984, the U.S. Department of Agriculture decided to use Beagles to sniff out contraband food being brought into the United States at the Los Angeles International Airport.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The experiment was a huge success. Because they are small, friendly, and cute, the Beagles didn't intimidate people who are afraid of dogs, and with their super nose power, they could be trained to identify specific food articles while bypassing those that weren't contraband. Today, members of the "Beagle Brigade" patrol the baggage-claim areas at more than 20 international airports and other points of entry into the United States.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Although they've branched out into other fields of work, Beagles remain superb hunters of small game. The National Beagle Club's Institute Farm hosts AKC-sanctioned field trials where breeders with packs are put to the test in the field. Many other countries have similar activities for hunting Beagles.</span><br /></span><br />
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Because of their small size and gentle temperament, Beagles can do well in apartments if their people are willing to walk them on lead several times a day in all kinds of weather. They need plenty of exercise, about an hour a day if possible. If left alone and unexercised, Beagles can become destructive.</span>The Pet nethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06535288058746082346noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3909742048073927202.post-24978857925653298912015-05-26T05:15:00.001-04:002016-03-15T17:20:39.563-04:00Border Collie<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: medium;">The Border Collie dog breed was developed to gather and control sheep in the hilly border country between Scotland and England. He is known for his intense stare, or "eye," with which he controls his flock. He's a dog with unlimited energy, stamina, and working drive, all of which make him a premier herding dog; he's still used today to herd sheep on farms and ranches around the world. The highly trainable and intelligent Border Collie also excels in various canine sports, including obedience, flyball, agility, tracking, and flying disc competitions.</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: medium;"><br /><br />If you've ever had the pleasure of watching a Border Collie herd sheep, you know you're watching a master craftsman at work, with his intense stare as he approaches the sheep, his almost intuitive response to the shepherd's command, and the skillful manner in which he maneuvers the sheep exactly where the shepherd wants them to go. It is awe-inspiring.<br /><br />The Border Collie, a medium-sized dog at 30 to 45 pounds, possesses a seemingly supernatural amount of energy and stamina — a hardiness that was developed when he was required to work all day in the hills and valleys of the rugged Scottish border country, sometimes running 50 miles or more a day. When it comes to the ideal working dog, it doesn't get much better than the Border Collie.</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: medium;"><br /><br />If there is a dark side to the Border Collie's energy and workaholic attitude, it comes out when he's brought into a family that doesn't understand him. He is not a cuddly, couch-potato dog. He doesn't want to be coddled. He wants — and needs — a job. Keeping up with the Border Collie's intense mental and physical stamina is exhausting, even exasperating, to an owner or family that wants a laid-back family pet.<br />The Border Collie is a herding dog, which means he has an overwhelming urge to gather a flock. That flock could be sheep, children, cats, squirrels, or anything that moves, including cars. This instinct to nip, nudge, and bark, along with his energy, cannot be trained out of him. Rather, it must be directed. He must have a task, whether it's actually herding sheep or competing in dog sports. A brisk walk or a game of fetch every day isn't enough activity for the Border Collie.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: medium;">That said, for the right owner, a Border Collie is a wonderful dog to live with. His intelligence and tractable nature make him easy to train. He's sensitive and, according to those who know him well, he has an uncanny ability to know what you're going to ask of him before you ask it. If he is well socialized and trained from puppyhood, he can adapt to almost any living situation that provides the mental and physical exercise he requires.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: medium;">The Border Collie is a good match for an owner who is as active as he is, especially one who's eager to get involved in dog sports. With the right training, this breed excels in any activity he tries, including sheepdog trials, agility, flyball, flying disc, advanced obedience, freestyle obedience, or tracking.</span><span style="font-size: medium;">The owner or family that's willing to properly socialize and train the Border Collie will find a soul mate in this intelligent, sensitive breed.</span></span><br />
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The Border Collie is highly sensitive, often responsive to the subtlest command and seemingly able to predict his owner's desires in advance.<br />A workaholic who thrives on mental and physical stimulation, the Border Collie must have a positive way to direct his energy. Otherwise he'll invent his own games — and he can become a problem to live with.<br />The Border Collie will herd anything that moves, including children, cars, people on bikes, cats, and squirrels. He can become a real problem if he's allowed to roam in a neighborhood; a securely fenced yard is essential.<br />The noisy play of young children can stimulate the Border Collie's herding instinct and cause him to nip, nudge, and bark.<br />To prevent shyness, the Border Collie must be well socialized.<br /><br />The Border Collie doesn't usually roam, but his curiosity and intelligence can lead him to become an escape artist.<br />To get a healthy dog, never buy a puppy from an irresponsible breeder, puppy mill, or pet store. Look for a reputable breeder who tests her breeding dogs to make sure they're free of genetic diseases that they might pass onto the puppies, and that they have sound temperaments.</span><br />
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Quite simply, the Border Collie is a dynamo. His personality is characteristically alert, energetic, hardworking, and smart. He learns quickly — so quickly that it's sometimes difficult to keep him challenged. <br />
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This breed likes to be busy. In fact, he must be busy or he becomes bored, which leads to annoying behavior, such as barking, digging, or chasing cars. He's not a dog to lie quietly on the front porch while you sip a glass of lemonade; he thrives on activity. Remember, he was bred to run and work all day herding sheep. <br />
The Border Collie is also renowned for being highly sensitive to his handler's every cue, from a whistle to a hand signal to a raised eyebrow.<br />
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Of course, the Border Collie isn't perfect. He can be strong-minded and independent, and his compulsion to herd can become misdirected. In the absence of sheep, or some kind of job, he is apt to gather and chase children, cars, or pets.<br />
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He can also become fearful or shy if he isn't properly socialized as a puppy. Puppy classes and plenty of exposure to a variety of people, places, and things help the sensitive Border Collie gain confidence.The Pet nethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06535288058746082346noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3909742048073927202.post-11361287912427547442015-05-25T04:04:00.001-04:002016-03-15T17:26:26.861-04:00How much exercise does my puppy need?<a href="http://imgc.allpostersimages.com/images/P-473-488-90/37/3782/2V7IF00Z/posters/jane-burton-two-jack-russell-terrier-pups-playing.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/proxy/AVvXsEjAzKjuyBfnX3QB0KIV8Cvlm3p-Yb5IvOEuOJufI3UncnwQC5S0tye2y2ArHd74UAM8EEk0XaBgSB9bqiRuljvdyRPlIooezQPBYbBrWGvQGh_23XsaUG5EM8zteB3fVLB2_xp5WcPSJ4AZIpgq8MAgpm9rTRGKHtpyhTDHDytmPlaVbsTf_CFvBz6SU3sMYKuq-TcFRFLQKfTXa-GNi2hUOEhsvpeHu4S0w2mU3WfAwZPl6HhIHtzYwQ8eUAWffmnuANKUVw=" width="200" /></a><br />
Humans need exercise to feel better, look better and live a healthy life. And the dogs in our lives are no different. Dogs are built for activity. In fact, stray cats and dogs can travel 20 to 30 miles (32 to 48 kilometers) a day. Their domesticated counterparts certainly don't need to cover that much ground every day, but they still need to be regularly moving on all fours.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Daily exercise is good for both your pooch's mental and physical well-being. Exercise can help your baby dog avoid arthritis and other problems with his joints later on in life. Dogs are also prone to the same types of obesity-related illnesses as humans, so exercise is crucial to helping them keep off the pounds. Basically, getting your dog in the habit of regular physical activity while he's young is the cornerstone to a long healthy life and helps his physical development.<br /><br />Puppies also need exercise for <a href="http://thepetnet.blogspot.pt/2015/05/mental-exercises-for-dogs.html">mental stimulation (SEE MORE).</a> Moving around keeps them from becoming bored and mischievous. Many owners find that taking their dogs out for regular outdoor play and walks cuts down on behavioral issues like incessant chewing and digging and nonstop barking that make owners want to pull their hair out.<div>
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<br /><b>How Much is Enough?</b><br />Make sure you're consistent with the amount of exercise your puppy gets. You need to help him build his stamina, and the only way he can do this is by exercising regularly but with caution. At the puppy stage, he's much too young to be doing the rigorous activities that he will be more able to do as he grows older.The amount of exercise your puppy needs depends on his age, breed and medical condition. Not every breed will be up for a long walk through Central Park. Some breeds are just not built to go the distance, while others are always ready to romp. Some of the breeds that need the most exercise are Border collies, Labrador retrievers, Jack Russell terriers and Dalmatians.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Puppies need five minutes of exercise per month of age up to twice a day, according to the U.K. Kennel Club. In other words, a 3-month-old puppy will need 15 minutes of exercise while a 4-month-old will need 20 minutes. This may take the form of low-impact activities like swimming or playing with small dog exercise balls. You can also take your puppy out for short walks on a leash. However, if he starts to sit down, give him time to rest. If he does not start walking again, you may have to carry him home.<br /><br /><br />Most adult dogs should participate in some form of physical activity for at least 30 minutes and up to two hours every day. Your puppy's genetics will determine when it's time to move her up to adult dog exercise. If she won't get any larger than 25 pounds (11 kilograms), then she can start at around 9 months. If she'll end up weighing between 25 to 100 pounds (11 to 45 kilograms), it's best to wait until she's at least 14 months old. If she'll be tipping the scale at 100 pounds (45 kilograms) or more, you can introduce these activities to her when she is at least a year and a half old.</div>
So, how will your pooch feel after exercising? Pretty much the same as you and I feel after a great workout. Taking your puppy on a nice short walk or letting him play in the yard translates to a calmer canine that will more than likely sleep very well that night.</div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is a beautiful small dog that undoubtedly is a contender for the title of "top tail-wagger." In fact, among the characteristics that Cavalier breeders strive to attain is a tail in constant motion when this breed is moving.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;">If the characteristic wagging of the Cavalier's plumy tail doesn't melt your heart, surely his large, dark round eyes will. Warm and lustrous, with a sweet expression, they hold the power to extract constant petting and unlimited supplies of food from people under their spell. Not surprisingly, this breed can easily become fat, which spoils its lovely lines, so be strong and offer a walk or playtime instead of the potato chips and pizza your Cavalier is angling for.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;">Cavaliers pad through the house on slippered paws, always following in the footsteps of their people. With a Cavalier in residence, you'll never be alone — not even in the bathroom. Because they're so attached to their people, they do best when someone is at home during the day to keep them company. They are a housedog and will never thrive in an environment where they're relegated to the backyard or otherwise ignored.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;">These little spaniels were great favorites of royal and noble families in England. Mary, Queen of Scots had a toy spaniel who accompanied her as she walked to her beheading, and her grandson, Charles I, and great-grandson, Charles II — who gave their name to the breed — loved the little dogs as well. It's said that King Charles II, who reigned from 1660 to 1685, never went anywhere without at least two or three of these little spaniels. He even decreed that the spaniels should be allowed in any public place, including the Houses of Parliament. It's claimed that the decree is still in effect today in England, although no one has tested it recently to see if it's true.</span></div>
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The Pet nethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06535288058746082346noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3909742048073927202.post-55778760597438139652015-05-20T05:00:00.000-04:002016-03-15T17:41:24.182-04:00Fish Breeding<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b><i><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: medium;">Many people indulge in furry feline companions, however, investing breeds that are of luxury status is common as well. Many of us have heard about super-expensive dogs, but we’ve not really come across cats being as expensive, turns out they can be oven more costly. The prices are based solely on the purchase of the animal, taking care of them adds to the price as well. Here is the list of the 5 most expensive cats in the world.</span></i></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: medium;">The Ashera is the most expensive feline breed in the world and is priced at $27,950. This cat is hypoallergenic and comes from a biotech company by the name of Lifestyle Pets that has gained proficiency in the production of hypoallergenic pets. Since its inception in 2004, the company has come under the scanner many a times, particularly because the hypoallergenic trait has not been scientifically proved in the cats. In fact, some customers claim that in spite of payment, they have not received the cat till date. A cattery in Pennsylvania has claimed that the company is basically trying to create a new buzz and is actually reselling Savannah cats at a higher cost. However, according to insurance companies that cats that make it to the top three in terms of insurance claims were Siamese, Bengals and Himalayans!</span><br />
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<span style="line-height: 27px;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Banned in Denmark, Singapore and various municipalities, the American Bulldog’s origins are in the deep south, where it was used as a farm dog. Its specialty is catching feral hogs, which can weigh several hundred pounds and wield savage tusks. When cornered, these razorbacks are nasty fighters, requiring a dog of great strength and athleticism to fight them, battling the hog into submission and holding it down until the hunter arrives. For this reason, they have a very high pain threshold. The American Bulldog can weigh from 70-120lbs., though many have been known to grow even larger.</span></span><br />
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<span style="line-height: 27px;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The term ‘bandog’ has been in use since the Middle Ages and is used to describe a large dog that was let off its chain at night to guard its property. The modern bandog is not a purebred, and there are various ‘recipes’ to achieve its creation, including American Pit Bull terriers and various mastiffs. The goal is to create a dog with the size of the mastiff and the drive of the APBT. The breed rose to a certain prominence in the late 60s, when veterinarian John Swinford began breeding them. His most famous dog was Bantu – a fierce, hard dog known for his fighting prowess. Weight can vary wildly, but 80 to 150lbs is the general range. Bandogs are generally prohibited anywhere there are restrictions on its parent breeds.</span></span><br />
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<span style="line-height: 27px;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Neapolitan Mastiff or Neo, comes from Italy, where once it was used as a gladiator dog in the bloody spectacles of the Coliseum. They were also used as war dogs by the Roman legion. Today, they are generally protectors of the home. Distinctive in appearance, the largest males can top 200lbs and are covered in loose, wrinkly skin with hanging jowls. A Neapolitan Mastiff was used to portray Hagrid’s pet Fang in the Harry Potter films. They are illegal to own in Singapore, and to own one in Romania you have to be certified psychologically fit.</span></span><br />
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<span style="line-height: 27px;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">There are many established breeds of wolves and domestic dogs, including the Czechoslovakian Wolfdog (a mix of German Shepherd and Carpathian wolf) and the Saarloos Wolfhound (German Shepherd and Mackenzie Valley timber wolf). Perhaps the most famous was Jack London’s fictional White Fang. Due to its varied genetic structure the wolf dog is extremely unpredictable, reacting to certain situations like a wolf and others like a dog. It maintains an extremely high prey drive, and is not generally considered a good pet. There have been many attacks on humans, most commonly on small children, which they may view as prey items. It is prohibited in Norway.</span></span><br />
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<span style="line-height: 27px;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Boerboel comes from South Africa, and closely resembles a more athletic Bull Mastiff in appearance. The name roughly translates from Dutch to “farm dog”. It was bred from various native African dogs and guard dogs, and were brought into the country by European settlers, most notably the Dutch. In the late 1920s, the diamond company De Beers brought Bull Mastiffs to South Africa to guard their mines, and they contributed greatly to the modern breed. Excellent home guardians without being overtly aggressive, they are also said to be very fond of children. Easily topping 150lbs, they are banned in Denmark.</span></span><br />
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<span style="line-height: 27px;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">First bred in Argentina in 1928, the Dogo was taken from the now extinct Cordoba Fighting Dog, which was mixed with various other breeds, including the Great Dane, Dogue de Bordeaux and Irish Wolfhound. Breeder Antonio Nores Martinez developed his dog as a big game hunter, taking on such dangerous prey as the mountain lion. Although it was not its original purpose, the Dogo has also been used for fighting. Generally weighing in at just under a hundred pounds, it is solid white and resembles a larger Pit Bull. The Dogo is banned in at least 10 countries, including Australia, New Zealand and Portugal.</span></span><br />
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<span style="line-height: 27px;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Presa Canario is a massive fighting dog hailing from Spain’s Canary Islands, generally weighing over a hundred pounds. Of diverse mastiff stock, the breed achieved notoriety in 2001 when a pair named Bane and Hera attacked and killed 33 year old lacrosse coach Diane Whipple in the hallway of a San Francisco apartment building. The dogs were originally bred for an Aryan Brotherhood fighting ring. Bane and Hera’s owner, Marjorie Knoller, was convicted of second degree murder (a landmark judgment at the time) and is currently serving a prison sentence of 15 years to life. Presa Canarios are banned in Australia and New Zealand.</span></span><br />
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<span style="line-height: 27px;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Tosa Inu can weigh anywhere from 80-200lbs. It is a mix of indigenous Japanese dogs and various Western breeds, such as the Mastiff and Bull Terrier. The Tosa is also a fighting dog – although the Japanese idea of combat is much different than in other locales. There is great ceremony attached to Tosa matches. They are much like sumo wrestling, with the greatest champions achieving the rank of ‘Yokozuna’. The Tosa displays an uncommon stoicism, as they are expected to fight silently, without growling or whimpering. It is illegal to own in Denmark, Malta and Norway, amongst other countries.</span></span><br />
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<span style="line-height: 27px;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">There is no dog breed on earth more polarizing than the Pit Bull. Much maligned, the Pit Bull was bred from early Bulldogs and Terriers for the purpose of fighting other dogs. At this task, he has no peer. Once a beloved family pet (The Little Rascals’ Petey was a pit bull) the breed began to attract the wrong kind of attention in the 1980s. Prized for its strength and gameness (a somewhat indefinable quality which is identified by a willingness to fight, no matter what the cost), Pit Bulls became an urban symbol of criminal masculinity. Poor breeding and training has caused them to be responsible for attacks on humans, many of them fatal. This is somewhat anachronistic of the breed’s history, as Pit Bulls were never bred to be aggressive towards people. In the old days, dog fighters would bathe each others’ dogs before the match (to eliminate the threat of poison on the fur), and a snappy dog would be culled. Whether one considers them sweet-natured pets or deadly monsters, they are illegal to own in Miami-Dade County, Florida; Ontario, Canada; and many countries throughout the world.</span></span>The Pet nethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06535288058746082346noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3909742048073927202.post-17030413601224535592015-04-16T04:00:00.000-04:002016-03-16T07:41:05.552-04:00Dog behavior<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Many canine misbehaviors are born out of instinct, and most arise from either boredom or stress. Aggressive behavior, chasing, marking, and resource guarding are modern manifestations of dogs' early instincts to acquire food and protect their territory and pack. Digging and chewing, on the other hand, are usually the results of boredom. Barking is a little of both. Jumping up and mouthing are simply examples of one species (dogs) attempting to make a connection using very different forms of communication than another species (humankind) understands.<br />
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Boasting head adornments that could have easily been fashioned by a legendary hat designer, along with their opulent plumed tails reminiscent of a luxurious ostrich-feather boa, the American Curl has audiences in awe worldwide. Distinguished by truly unique ears that curl back in a graceful arc, offering an alert, perky, happily surprised expression, they cause people to break out into a big smile when viewing their first Curl. Designed exclusively by Mother Nature, the ears can be likened to those of a Lynx with long tufts fanning outward, accentuating the swept-back look while complementing the Curl’s overall sophistication, stylish elegance, and dynamic presence.<br />
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Wake-up call! The alarm rings, and emerging out from under the covers, eager to start the day, is your Curl buddy. Eyelid pats, nose kisses, and hair licking prompt a gentle awakening. Then your eyes focus on that exuberant little Curl face, and another day begins. The Curl personality is truly unique. If not sleeping up high somewhere in a large salad bowl, figuring out with great determination just how to get into the shower with you, or assuming their right spot in front of a favorite TV show, they are patting at your glasses while you try to read the paper.<br />
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Needless to say, Curls are very people-oriented, faithful, affectionate soulmates, adjusting remarkably fast to other pets, children, and new situations. People say they are very dog-like in their attentiveness to their owners, following them around so as not to miss anything. When introduced into a new home, Curls seems to have an inherent respect for the current pet occupants, giving them plenty of room to adjust to the new kid on the block. Not overly talkative, the Curl’s curiosity and intelligence are expressed through little trill-like cooing sounds. Because they retain their kitten-like personality well throughout adulthood, they are referred to as the Peter Pan of felines.<br />
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When Curls are born, their ears are straight. In 3 to 5 days, they start to curl back, staying in a tight rosebud position and unfurling gradually until permanently “set” at around 16 weeks. This is the time breeders determine the kitten’s ear quality as either pet or show in addition to the kitten’s overall conformation. The degree of ear curl can vary greatly, ranging from almost straight (pet quality) to a show quality ear with an arc of 90-180 degrees resembling a graceful shell-like curvature.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Although the distinctive feature of the American Curl is their uniquely curled ears, the medium-sized rectangular body, silky flat-lying coat, and expressive walnut-shaped eyes are equally indicative of the breed. They are available in both long and shorthair color and pattern varieties, and since there is minimal undercoat, the Curl sheds little and requires hardly any grooming.</span></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">On a typical hot June day in 1981, a stray longhaired black female cat with funny ears mooched a meal from Joe and Grace Ruga in Lakewood, California, and moved in. “Shulamith” is the original American Curl to which all bona fide pedigrees trace their origin. No one ever suspected that from that simple encounter, and the birth of some kittens 6 months later, would grow a worldwide debate about the genetics behind those unusual curled ears. When selective breeding began in 1983, fanciers bred the American Curl with an eye toward developing a show breed. In analyzing data on 81 litters (383 kittens), renowned feline geneticist Roy Robinson of London, England, confirmed that the ear-curling gene is autosomal dominant, which means that any cat with even one copy of the gene will show the trait. In the December 1989 Journal of Heredity, Robinson reported finding no defects in any of the crosses he analyzed. This information provided the pathway for a new and healthy breed…and one with an outstanding temperament.</span><br /><br /></span></span><br />
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Indeed, the discovery of a novel cat is an event of great importance to feline fans and fanatics, and especially true when it’s inherently born to radiate well-being and good things to all fortunate enough to hold one. As the founder of this amazingly spiritual breed says, “They are not just ‘decorator’ cats. You might say that they are ‘designer’ cats, perhaps even signed masterpieces of a humor-loving Creator.’”<br />Pricing on American Curls usually depends on type, applicable markings, and bloodlines distinguished by Grand Champion (GC), National or Regional winning parentage (NW or RW), or Distinguished Merit parentage (DM). The DM title is achieved by the dam (mother) having produced five CFA grand champion/premier (alter) or DM offspring, or the sire (father) having produced fifteen CFA grand champion/premier or DM offspring. Usually breeders make kittens available between twelve and sixteen weeks of age. After twelve weeks, kittens have had their basic inoculations and developed the physical and social stability needed for a new environment, showing, or being transported by air. Keeping such a rare treasure indoors, neutering or spaying, and providing acceptable surfaces (e.g. scratching posts) for the natural behavior of scratching (CFA disapproves of declawing of tendonectomy surgery) are essential elements for maintaining a healthy, long, and joyful life.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Elegant. Proud. Clever. Poodles are impressive dogs, as the many best-in-show winners from this dog breed can attest. Behind the blue ribbons, impressive hairdos, and regal attitude, you'll find an affectionate family dog with an ancient history and many talents.</span></div>
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Although today's Poodles seem to epitomize a life of leisure and luxury, make no mistake: These are real dogs bred to do real jobs. Although it hardly seems possible when you look at a primped-up Poodle in the show ring, the breed was originally a water retriever, a job that requires jumping in the water to fetch waterfowl for hunters.</div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: medium;">In fact, the English name poodle is derived from the German word pudel, or pudelin, which means to splash in the water. And in France, Poodles are called Caniche, a name derived from chien canard, meaning duck dog.</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: medium;">Even the elaborate coat styling that the breed's known for once had a practical purpose: trimmed areas lightened the weight of the dog's coat and wouldn't snag on underwater debris, while long hair around the joints and vital organs protected the dog from the cold water.</span></span></div>
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There are three sizes of Poodle, all considered part of the same breed: going from smallest to largest, these are the Toy, the Miniature, and the Standard. The Standard is probably the oldest of the three varieties, and some still carry on the Poodle tradition of working as a water retriever.</div>
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No matter the size, Poodles are renowned for a playful but dignified personality and keen intelligence. When it comes to training, this is an "A" student, and the Poodle excels at performance sports such as obedience, agility, and hunt tests.</div>
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Despite his regal air, the Poodle is no snob. These are people-friendly dogs who want to stay close to their families — they get lonely when left by themselves for long periods — and are always up for a good game.</div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Poodle is one of the oldest breeds developed especially for hunting waterfowl. Most historians agree that the Poodle originated in Germany, but developed into his own distinct breed in France.</span></div>
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Many believe that the breed is the result of crosses between several European water dogs, including Spanish, Portuguese, French, German, Hungarian, and Russian water dogs. Other historians think that one of the Poodle's ancestors is the North African Barbet, which was imported to the Iberian Peninsula. After that, the breed arrived in Gaul where it was used for his hunting abilities.</div>
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It's also commonly believed that Poodles descended from Asian herding dogs, and then traveled with the Germanic Goth and Ostrogoth tribes to eventually become a German water dog. Yet another theory is that the Poodle descended from dogs that were brought out of the Asian steppes by the conquering North African Berbers and eventually found his way into Portugal in the 8th Century with the Moors.</div>
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Whatever its ancestry, this is a very old breed. Illustrations of Poodle-like dogs adorn Egyptian and Roman artifacts and tombs dating from the first centuries B.C. The drawings and statues show dogs that look very much like modern-day Poodles, bringing in game nets, herding animals, and retrieving game from marshes.</div>
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Although some say that the Miniature and Toy Poodles emerged shortly after the Standard, many believe it wasn't until the 1400s that breeders began producing smaller versions of the Poodle — first the Miniature, then the Toy — to delight the Parisian bourgeoise. The Toy and Miniature varieties were created by breeding small Poodles to each other, not by breeding Poodles to smaller breeds.</div>
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The French used the larger Standard Poodle for duck hunting, and the mid-sized Miniature Poodle to sniff out truffles in the woods. The tiny Toy Poodle's main job, on the other hand, was to serve as a companion to the nobility and wealthy merchant class. Well-to-do owners in the Renaissance often carried their Toy Poodles in their large shirtsleeves, leading to the nickname "sleeve dogs."</div>
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Gypsies and traveling performers learned that Poodles excelled in another canine profession: circus dog. They trained Poodles to perform tricks, dressing them in costumes and sculpting their coats into fanciful shapes to add to their stage appeal. Wealthy patrons took note and started clipping, decorating, and even dying their own Poodle companions.</div>
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Poodles were fairly rare in the U.S. until after World War II. By the mid-1950s, however, the Poodle had become the most popular breed in the country, a position he held for more than 20 years.</div>
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There are three sizes of Poodle: toy, miniature, and standard. These aren't different breeds, just different sizes of the same dog. The Toy Poodle stands up to 10 inches tall, and weighs about six to nine pounds. The Miniature Poodle stands 11 to 15 inches tall and weighs 15 to 17 pounds. The Standard Poodle stands 15 inches and taller (usually 22 inches); males weigh 45 to 70 pounds and females weigh 45 to 60 pounds.</div>
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Intelligent, loving, loyal, and mischievous are four words Poodle enthusiasts commonly use to describe the breed's personality. The Poodle is also known for what his fans call "an air of distinction": a dignified attitude that's hard to describe, but easy to spot in the dog.</div>
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Despite his regal appearance, the Poodle has a goofy streak and loves to play — he's always up for a game of any kind. He's also very fond of people and eager to please. Combine that with his legendary intelligence, and you've got a dog that's highly trainable.</div>
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A good Poodle who's been taught canine manners has a calm disposition, especially if he gets regular exercise to burn off his natural energy. Some owners and breeders think the smaller Toy and Miniature Poodles are a bit more high-strung than the Standard; however, other breeders and owners disagree with this theory.</div>
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The Poodle is protective of his home and family, and if strangers approach your house, he'll sound a warning bark to let you know. And although he's affectionate with his family, he may take a while to warm up to new people.</div>
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An outstanding trait of the Poodle is his intelligence. He is often said to have human-like intelligence, an amazing cleverness that astounds his owners. Of course, smart dogs can be difficult to live with. They learn fast — good habits and bad — and they remember everything.</div>
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animals... In a world older and more complete than ours they move
finished and complete, gifted with extensions of the senses we have lost
or never attained, living by voices we shall never hear. They are not
brethren, they are not underlings; they are other nations, caught with
ourselves in the net of life and time, fellow prisoners of the splendour
and travail of the earth.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Animals generally return the love you lavish on them by a swift bite in passing—not unlike friends and wives.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Our task must be to free ourselves... by widening our circle of
compassion to embrace all living creatures and the whole of nature and
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Shall we, because we walk on our hind feet, assume to ourselves only the privilege of imperishability?</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">You enter into a certain amount of madness when you marry a person with pets.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b><i>Nora Ephron</i></b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b><i>Anatole France</i></b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The scientific name for an animal that doesn't either run from or fight its enemies is lunch.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b><i>Michael Friedman</i></b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b><i>Mohandas Gandhi</i></b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Man is the only animal that laughs and weeps; for he is the only
animal that is struck with the difference between what things are and
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b><i>William Hazlitt</i></b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Life is as dear to a mute creature as it is to man. Just as one wants
happiness and fears pain, just as one wants to live and not die, so do
other creatures.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b><i>His Holiness The Dalai Lama</i></b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Lots of people talk to animals.... Not very many listen, though.... That's the problem.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Mankind's true moral test, its fundamental test (which lies deeply
buried from view), consists of its attitude towards those who are at its
mercy: animals. And in this respect mankind has suffered a fundamental
debacle, a debacle so fundamental that all others stem from it.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b><i>Milan Kundera,</i></b><br /><b><i>The Unbearable Lightness of Being</i></b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I don't believe in the concept of hell, but if I did I would think of it as filled with people who were cruel to animals.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I am in favor of animal rights as well as human rights. That is the way of a whole human being.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b><i>Abraham Lincoln</i></b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The indifference, callousness and contempt that so many people
exhibit toward animals is evil first because it results in great
suffering in animals, and second because it results in an incalculably
great impoverishment of the human spirit.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b><i>Ashley Montagu</i></b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Animals are reliable, many full of love, true in their affections,
predictable in their actions, grateful and loyal. Difficult standards
for people to live up to.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b><i>Alfred A. Montapert</i></b></span></span></div>
The Pet nethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06535288058746082346noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3909742048073927202.post-31654399263165359152015-03-23T08:18:00.002-04:002016-03-16T08:06:00.910-04:00Maltese<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">One of the most ancient of the toy breeds, Maltese dogs were bred to be sweet and adoring of their owners. The Greeks even erected tombs for their Maltese dogs, and in Elizabethan times, they were called “The Comforter” because it was believed they could relieve pain and cure illness. </span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Maltese dogs are also extremely hypoallergenic, with silky coats that don’t shed. And because of their size, these dogs are good for apartment living, too.</span></span><br />
The Maltese is a small, hardy dog with silky hair. The body is compact, fine-boned, but sturdy and slightly longer than it is tall with a level topline. The chest is deep. The skull is slightly rounded on the top with a moderate stop. The medium length muzzle tapers, but not to a point. The pendant, low-set ears are set close to the head and heavily feathered. The black eyes are large, round and set moderately apart with dark rims. The nose is black with open nostrils. The dog has a silky, single layer coat that is white or light ivory. When kept long and groomed like a show dog, it hangs flat, long over the sides of the body almost to the ground (about 8½ inches (22 cm)), hanging on each side of a center part line and is not wavy, curly or kinky. A lot of owners choose to cut the coat into a short, easy-care puppy cut.<br />
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The Maltese is spirited, lively and playful. Gentle, loving, trusting and devoted to its master. Highly intelligent. Good at learning tricks. Bold and quick to sound the alarm in case of suspicious noises. It is a classic companion dog: graceful and lovable. It does well with other non-canine animals and other dogs. Maltese love to play outdoors. Some like to jump in puddles. May be difficult to housebreak. If you feed them table scraps, they can become picky eaters. Do not allow these dogs to develop Small Dog Syndrome, human induced behaviors where the dog believes he is pack leader to humans. This causes a varying degree of behavior problems. If the dog believes he is boss, he can be snappish with children and even adults. Do not over-pamper or overprotect these little dogs, for they will become unstable, and some may become jealous of visitors. Maltese that are allowed to take over the house, being boss of the humans, can also develop separation anxiety, guarding and obsessive barking. These are not Maltese traits, but rather behaviors brought on by the way the dog is treated by the people around it. These behaviors will go away when the dog is surrounded by stable pack leaders.<br />
Prone to sunburn along the hair parting, skin, eye issues, respiratory, and slipped stifle. Some may be difficult to feed with weak, upset digestion. They may get the chills, and they experience discomfort in hot weather. Maltese should be kept out of damp areas. Also prone to teeth problems. Feeding dry dog biscuits in addition to their normal food can help the teeth stay clean and healthy.<br />
Maltese need a daily walk. Play will take care of a lot of their exercise needs, however, as with all breeds, play will not fulfill their primal instinct to walk. Dogs that do not get to go on daily walks are more likely to display behavior problems. They will also enjoy a good romp in a safe, open area off lead, such as a large, fenced-in yard. They remain playful well into old age. They are very active indoors. <br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Daily combing and brushing of the long coat is important but be gentle, as the coat is very soft. Clean the eyes daily to prevent staining, and clean the beard after meals for the same reason. Bathe or dry shampoo regularly, making sure the animal is thoroughly dry and warm afterward. Clean the ears, and pull out hair growing inside the ear canal. The eyes should be checked regularly and cleaned if necessary. The hair on the top of the head is often tied up in a topknot to keep it away from the eyes. Some pet owners opt to clip the hair short for easier and less time-consuming grooming. The Maltese sheds little to no hair and is good for allergy sufferers. <br />The Maltese was developed in Italy. It is said to have miniature spaniel and Poodle blood. The Maltese was first recognized as a breed in Malta, where it received its name. It was once known as "Ye ancient dogge of Malta." The breed was owned by royalty all over the world. Women carried them around in their sleeves and slept with them in their beds. They were first brought to England by Crusaders returning home from the Mediterranean. The Maltese was first recognized by the AKC in 1888.</span></div>
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It's no surprise that the Golden Retriever is one of the top ten most popular dogs in the U.S. It's all good with the Golden: he's highly intelligent, sociable, beautiful, and loyal. He's also lively. The Golden is slow to mature and retains the silly, playful personality of a puppy until three to four years of age, which can be both delightful and annoying. Many keep their puppyish traits into old age. Originally bred for the physically demanding job of retrieving ducks and other fowl for hunters, the Golden needs daily exercise: a walk or jog, free time in the yard, a run at the beach or lake (Goldens love water), or a game of fetch. And like other intelligent breeds who were bred to work, they need to have a job to do, such as retrieving the paper, waking up family members, or competing in dog sports. A tired Golden is a well-behaved Golden. As well as giving your Golden Retriever physical and mental exercise, you should also be prepared to include him in your family activities. The Golden Retriever is a family dog, and he needs to be with his "pack." Don't consider getting a Golden unless you're willing to have him in the house with you, underfoot, every day. There's one other potential drawback to the breed: He's definitely not a watchdog. He might bark when strangers come around, but don't count on it. Most likely, he'll wag his tail and flash that characteristic Golden smile.<br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A sweet, calm nature is the hallmark of the breed. The Golden was bred to work with people, and is eager to please his owner. Though hard-wired with a good disposition, like all dogs the Golden must be well-raised and well-trained to make the most of his heritage.<br />Like every dog, the Golden needs early socialization — exposure to many different people, sights, sounds, and experiences — when they're young. Socialization helps ensure that your Golden puppy grows up to be a well-rounded dog.<br />Golden Retrievers are built for action and love outdoor romps. If you like to hike or jog, your Golden will be happy to join you. And if you feel like tossing a ball in the backyard, they'd be more than happy to join you; true to their name, Goldens love to retrieve. <br />Tiring them out with 20-30 minutes of vigorous exercise twice a day will keep your dog mellow when he's back inside. Slacking on the activity, however, could lead to behavior problems. <br />Like other retriever breeds, Goldens are naturally "mouthy," and they're happiest when they have something to carry in their mouths: a ball, soft toy, newspaper, or best of all, a smelly sock. <br />You'll need to take special care if you're raising a Golden puppy. These dogs grow very rapidly between the age of four and seven months, making them susceptible to bone disorders. Don't let your Golden puppy run and play on very hard surfaces such as pavement until he's at least two years old and his joints are fully formed. Normal play on grass is fine, and so are puppy agility classes. </span></span><br />
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The Doberman Pinscher is a dog of contradictions. Although he has a reputation as a sharp and even sinister dog, his devoted fans consider him the most loving and loyal of companions. And no, "loyal" isn't a euphemism for "only likes his owner." It's the real thing, a tremendous bond between dog and human that lies at the heart of the Doberman's enduring popularity. Believe it or not, a good Doberman is a stable, friendly dog -- unless you threaten his family.<br />
But the bad reputation isn't entirely undeserved. Health and temperament problems became a serious issue in the breed with its growing popularity, and continue to plague the carelessly bred dogs you'll find in pet stores, through Internet retailers, and at many of the big kennels advertising in the backs of magazines. If you want the steady, protective, intelligent Doberman of your dreams, be prepared to do your due dilligence to find him.<br />
A Doberman is right for you if you're ready to provide loving leadership to your dog, train him consistently and fairly and give him plenty of exercise and outlet for his considerable intelligence. And don't underestimate that intelligence: the Doberman is among the smartest of all dog breeds, and one whose owners need to pay attention lest they find themselves outsmarted. If you expect your dog to spend his days in the backyard and his evenings keeping you company while you play video games, you’d better be prepared for a barking, bored, destructive dog instead of the devoted companion you thought you were bringing into your home. <br />
Developed as a guard dog, the Doberman has an innate ability not only to protect his family but also to anticipate danger and threats. Because he's so smart, he's not often wrong, but if the Doberman isn't socialized and trained to behave appropriately around strangers, he may show excessive suspicion of guests in your home – suspicion that can turn into aggression.<br />
Many people want a Doberman for purposes of protection, but almost no one really needs a trained protection dog – most people or families simply need a watchdog and a deterrent. The Doberman's reputation, intelligence, instinctive ability to evaluate threats, and his loyalty to and innate protectiveness of his human family are all that's needed to accomplish those goals, so don't get a "trained protection dog" that you don't need and probably can't handle. A well-bred, well-trained, properly socialized Doberman who lives with his family will protect them as part of his nature. <br />
One of the key phrases there is "lives with his family." While some Dobermans are raised successfully in kennel situations, these are working dogs that have demanding and interesting tasks to do that give them the exercise and mental stimulation the dogs need. If your Doberman is a family pet, he needs to live indoors with your family. Otherwise, he'll be lonely, bored and destructive – and less, rather than more, likely to protect you.<br />
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If you do share your home with a Doberman, you'll find him to be a fairly easy dog to care for. Just keep his nails trimmed, his body lean and exercised, and brush him weekly to keep shedding to a minimum. <br />
An alert watchdog, the Doberman can be a barker, so help yours develop appropriate barking behavior when young so it doesn't become a nuisance later on. <br />
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While most people are familiar only with the black Doberman with rust markings, Dobermans actually come in a number of colors: black with rust-colored markings; blue (actually gray) with rust markings; various shades of red-brown with rust markings; and a light tan color called "Isabella," which also has rust markings. <br />
Be aware that white or cream Dobermans are a genetic mutation that is associated with severe health problems; they are not the prized and expensive rarity some people will try to market them as. There is no test for the albino gene, but good breeders do everything they can to avoid producing albino Dobermans. Avoid these dogs and the breeders who produce and sell them. <br />
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The Doberman originated in Germany, created by tax collector Louis Dobermann to keep himself and the taxes he carried safe from thieves. <br />
In the 1950s, long before the advent of agility and freestyle competitions, the Doberman Drill Team thrilled audiences with their amazing physical feats. Today the breed is highly competitive in obedience and agility trials as well as many other dog sports and activities. <br />
The Doberman who is raised with children and other pets will love and protect them and be a good companion for kids. <br />
The first Doberman to win Best in Show at Westminster was Ch. Ferry v Raufelsen of Giralda in 1939. He was followed by his grandson, Ch. Rancho Dobe's Storm, who had back to back wins in 1952 and 1953 and more recently by Ch. Royal Tudor Wild as the Wind in 1989. <br />
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Tax collector Louis Dobermann needed a guard dog to keep the monies he carried safe from thieves. To create the intelligent, reliable guard dog that he had in mind, he crossed shorthaired shepherd dogs with Rottweilers, black and tan terriers, and German Pinschers. Sleek dogs such as Greyhounds and Weimaraners may also have been part of his “recipe.” <br />
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Before long, he was producing dogs of a distinct type. The first Doberman Pinschers, as they became known, were seen at a dog show in Erfurt, Germany, in 1897. Three years later the breed received official recognition as a German breed. <br />
The American Kennel Club registered its first Doberman in 1908, and the Doberman Pinscher Club of America was formed in 1921. Throughout their history, Dobermans have made a name for themselves as police and military dogs. <br />
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During World War II, the United States Marine Corp used Dobermans in combat as sentries, messengers, and scouts. While liberating Guam, 25 Marine war dogs died. Dobermans are seen in archival footage of the battle on Okinawa, one of the bloodiest conflicts in American history. In 1994 a bronze memorial statue of a Doberman commissioned by the United Doberman Club was erected in Guam. The memorial is called "Always Faithful." In 2001 when the World Trade Center towers collapsed, search and rescue Dobermans looked for survivors and bodies at Ground Zero. <br />
The Doberman still has a fearsome reputation, but the secret that has made him one of the AKC’s most popular breeds over the years is his devotion to and love for his family. It’s no wonder that the Doberman is 14 th in AKC registrations, up from 23 rd a decade ago.<br />
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The Doberman’s qualities of intelligence, trainability and courage have made him capable of performing many different roles, from police or military dog to family protector and friend. The ideal Doberman is energetic, watchful, determined, alert and obedient, never shy or vicious. That temperament and relationship with people only occurs when the Doberman lives closely with his family so that he can build that bond of loyalty for which he is famous. A Doberman who is left out in the backyard alone will never become a loving protector but instead a fearful dog who is aggressive toward everyone, including his own family. Never do that to a dog. When the Doberman is loved, socialized and trained, there is no more wonderful companion. <br />
The perfect Doberman doesn’t come ready-made from the breeder. Any dog, no matter how nice, can develop obnoxious levels of barking, digging, countersurfing and other undesirable behaviors if he is bored, untrained or unsupervised. And any dog can be a trial to live with during adolescence. <br />
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Don’t wait until he is 6 months old to begin training or you will have a more headstrong dog to deal with. If possible, get him into puppy kindergarten class by the time he is 10 to 12 weeks old, and socialize, socialize, socialize. However, be aware that many puppy training classes require certain vaccines (like kennel cough) to be up to date, and many veterinarians recommend limited exposure to other dogs and public places until puppy vaccines (including rabies, distemper and parvovirus) have been completed. In lieu of formal training, you can begin training your puppy at home and socializing him among family and friends until puppy vaccines are completed. <br />
Talk to the breeder, describe exactly what you’re looking for in a dog, and ask for assistance in selecting a puppy. Breeders see the puppies daily and can make uncannily accurate recommendations once they know something about your lifestyle and personality. Whatever you want from a Doberman, look for one whose parents have nice personalities and who has been well socialized from early puppyhood.</div>
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are times when even the best manager is like the little boy with the
big dog — waiting to see where the dog wants to go so he can take him
there.”</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">—<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lee_Iacocca"><i>Lee Iacocca</i></a> <i>(former president and CEO of Chrysler)</i></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"Anybody who doesn't know what soap tastes like never washed a dog."</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">—<i>Franklin P. Jones (humorist and PR executive)</i></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">“A dog can’t think that much about what he’s doing, he just does what feels right.”</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">―<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barbara_Kingsolver"><i>Barbara</i></a><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barbara_Kingsolver"><i> Kingsolver</i></a> <i>(author,</i> <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Animal_Dreams">Animal Dreams</a>)</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"When
the Man waked up he said, 'What is Wild Dog doing here?' And the Woman
said, 'His name is not Wild Dog any more, but the First Friend, because
he will be our friend for always and always and always.'"</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">—<i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rudyard_Kipling">Rudyard Kipling</a> (author, </i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Jungle_Book">The Jungle Book</a>)</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">“Once you have had a wonderful dog, a life without one, is a life diminished.”</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">—<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dean_Koontz"><i>Dean Koontz</i></a> <i>(author,</i> <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whispers_%28novel%29">Whispers</a>)</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"Don't accept your dog's admiration as conclusive evidence that you are wonderful."</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">—<i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ann_Landers">Ann Landers</a> (a.k.a. <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eppie_Lederer">Eppie Lederer</a>; famous advice columnist)</i></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"I care not for a man's religion whose dog and cat are not the better for it."</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">—<i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abraham_Lincoln">Abraham Lincoln</a> (16th President of the United States)</i></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">“A bone to the dog is not charity. Charity is the bone shared with the dog, when you are just as hungry as the dog.”</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">—<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_London"><i>Jack London</i></a> <i>(author, </i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Call_of_the_Wild">The Call of the Wild</a>)</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">“Outside of a dog, a book is man's best friend. Inside of a dog it's too dark to read.”</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">—<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Groucho_Marx"><i>Groucho Marx</i></a> <i>(comedian)</i></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">“Dogs
don't rationalize. They don't hold anything against a person. They
don't see the outside of a human but the inside of a human.”</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">—<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cesar_Millan"><i>Cesar Millan</i></a> <i>(dog trainer)</i></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">“Dogs never bite me. Just humans.”</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">—<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marilyn_Monroe"><i>Marilyn Monroe</i></a> <i>(actress,</i> <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Some_Like_It_Hot">Some Like It Hot</a>)</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"No one appreciates the very special genius of your conversation as the dog does."</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">—<i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christopher_Morley">Christopher Morley</a> (author, </i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kitty_Foyle_%28novel%29">Kitty Foyle</a>)</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"If you think dogs can't count, try putting three dog biscuits in your pocket and then give him only two of them."</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">—<i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Our_Boarding_House">Phil Pastoret</a> (author, </i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Our_Boarding_House">Our Boarding House</a>)</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">“I think dogs are the most amazing creatures; they give unconditional love. For me, they are the role model for being alive.”</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">—<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gilda_Radner"><i>Gilda Radner</i></a> <i>(comedienne)</i></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"If there are no dogs in Heaven, then when I die I want to go where they went."</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">—<i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Will_Rogers">Will Rogers</a> (actor,</i> <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Connecticut_Yankee_%28film%29">A Connecticut Yankee</a>)</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"The average dog is a nicer person than the average person."</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">—<i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andy_Rooney">Andy Rooney</a> (contributor,</i> <a href="http://www.cbs.com/shows/60_minutes/">60 Minutes</a>)</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"I wonder if other dogs think poodles are members of a weird religious cult."</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">—<i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rita_Rudner">Rita Rudner</a> (comedienne)</i></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"Happiness is a warm puppy."</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">—<i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_M._Schulz">Charles M. Schulz</a> (cartoonist, </i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peanuts">Peanuts</a>)</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">“If
you eliminate smoking and gambling, you will be amazed to find that
almost all an Englishman's pleasures can be, and mostly are, shared by
his dog.”</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">—<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Bernard_Shaw"><i>George Bernard Shaw</i></a> <i>(playwright)</i></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"I've
seen a look in dogs' eyes, a quickly vanishing look of amazed contempt,
and I am convinced that basically dogs think humans are nuts."</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">—<i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Steinbeck">John Steinbeck</a> (author, </i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Grapes_of_Wrath">The Grapes of Wrath</a>)</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"You think dogs will not be in heaven? I tell you, they will be there long before any of us."</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">—<i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Louis_Stevenson">Robert Louis Stevenson</a> (author, </i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Treasure_Island">Treasure Island</a>)</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">“Dogs got personality. Personality goes a long way.”</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">—<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quentin_Tarantino"><i>Quentin Tarantino</i></a> <i>(director and screenwriter, </i><a href="http://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/pulp-fiction-1994">Pulp Fiction</a>)</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">“Some of my best leading men have been dogs and horses.”</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">—<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elizabeth_Taylor"><i>Elizabeth Taylor</i></a> <i>(actress, </i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cleopatra_%281963_film%29">Cleopatra</a>)</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"If I have any beliefs about immortality, it is that certain dogs I have known will go to heaven, and very, very few persons."</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">—<i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Thurber">James Thurber</a> (author, <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Secret_Life_of_Walter_Mitty">“The Secret Life of Walter Mitty”</a>)</i></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">“A hungry dog hunts best.”</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">—<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lee_Trevino"><i>Lee Trevino</i></a> <i>(golfer)</i></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"If you want a friend in Washington, get a dog."</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">—<i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harry_S._Truman">Harry S. Truman</a> (33rd President of the United States)</i></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"Heaven goes by favor. If it went by merit, you would stay out and your dog would go in."</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">—<i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_twain">Mark Twain</a> (author, </i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Adventures_of_Tom_Sawyer">The Adventures of Tom Sawyer</a>)</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"Ever
consider what our dogs must think of us? I mean, here we come back from
a grocery store with the most amazing haul, chicken, pork, half a cow.
They must think we're the greatest hunters on earth!"</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">—<i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anne_Tyler">Anne Tyler</a> (author, </i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Accidental_Tourist">The Accidental Tourist</a>)</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">“A dog will teach you unconditional love. If you can have that in your life, things won't be too bad.”</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">—<i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Wagner">Robert Wagner</a> (actor,</i> <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Longest_Day_%28film%29">The Longest Day</a>)</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">“Let sleeping dogs lie.”</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">—<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Walpole"><i>Robert Walpole</i></a> <i>(first Prime Minister of Great Britain)</i></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"My dog is worried about the economy because Alpo is up to $3.00 a can. That's almost $21.00 in dog money."</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">—<i>Joe Weinstein (comedian)</i></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"If a dog will not come to you after having looked you in the face, you should go home and examine your conscience."</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">—<i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Woodrow_Wilson">Woodrow Wilson</a> (28th President of the United States)</i></span></span></div>
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