Category: Pets
Three reasons why adopting a dog is the best option
Note: I mentioned above “dog adoption” and not “dog purchase”. If you want to have a dog, it is advisable to adopt one rather than buy one. Puppy mills are largely responsible for the sale of dogs. These mills are a well-kept secret of the pet trade industry. They supply animals to pet stores and…
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Border Collie Dog Breed Profile
Description: The Border Collie is a medium-sized, agile and fast dog. The dog will be 19 to 22 inches at the withers and the bitch 18 to 21 inches. Weight will vary between 27 and 45 pounds, depending on gender. The Border Collie has two coat forms, rough and smooth. The rough one has medium…
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Ear clipping laws in the state of Pennsylvania
In January 2009, the Pennsylvania House passed a law on what supporters of the law call cruelty to animals. This law was a knee-jerk reaction to the slaughter of 80 dogs by Ammon and Elmer Zimmerman, breeders in Berks County, Pennsylvania. At the time it was perfectly legal to kill your dog in Pennsylvania. Rather…
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How to choose the best Welsh Corgi puppy from a litter
The Welsh Corgi is an agile, robust, extremely loyal and obedient little sheepdog. A popular breed among dog show owners and best known for its trainability, it makes an excellent pet for children. He lives healthily from his puppy years to his mid-teens. There are two breeds of Welsh corgi, the Pembroke and the Cardigan.…
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Should you get a chihuahua?
Chihuahuas are lively little dogs. Thanks to Taco Bell advertising, movies like the Beverly Hills Chihuahua and its compact Chihuahua size are more popular now than ever. You’ve probably seen Paris Hilton sporting her little Chihuahua “Tinkerbell” on television or on magazine covers. These little dogs are often kept in purses and (sadly) carried as…
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Are Pit Bulls Really That Bad?
There are three breeds of dogs, the American Pit Bull Terrier, the American Staffordshire Terrier and the Staffordshire Bull Terrier, which are called Pit Bulls. Animals that are produced by interbreeding these three breeds are also called Pit Bulls. In some regions, the American Bulldog is also called Pit Bull, but they have significant genetic…
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How can I prevent my Jack Russell from urinating in the house? Training a Jack Russell puppy in the house
Good question. How to house train a Jack Russell puppy is one of the most daunting tasks you will face as a dog owner. However, because Jack Russells are so intelligent, house training a Jack Russell puppy can be accomplished quickly and easily if a few basic guidelines are followed. Puppies 8-10 weeks old Depending…
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Eclectus Parrot: the ideal type of parrot for beginners
The Eclectus parrot is a type of Asian parrot that is widely bred in Europe and the United States. This bird, which is endemic to New Guinea, is ideal for people looking for their first pet parrot because it fits well in a cage and can be easy to care for compared to other species…
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Best Pet Adoption Websites
In the last 10 years, pet adoption websites have exploded in popularity and are now the most common way for people to find their next best friend. We believe in supporting local animal shelters, but for those who are short on time, using pet adoption websites can help you “match up” with your next pet…
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Common questions a pug breeder should answer
If you are looking for a Pug puppy, know that you are getting a very dependent breed of dog. Due to their unnatural squashed faces, Pugs tend to have a lot of respiratory problems. Due to their wrinkled skin and flattened faces, they have trouble cleaning themselves. Due to their large eyes, they often injure…
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