Pets and Animals Articles
181: Teaching Your Puppy to Wear a Collar
In order to successfully train your puppy you need to make your puppy believe instead of harsh training, that the two of you are having fun. There is no need for extreme discipline in training. While some dogs are harder to train than others, if you are patient and persistent any dog can be taught to be obedient.
In training a puppy it is impor
182: The 10 Most Important Things you Need to Know Before You Choose Your Dog Behavior Training Program
So you have a dog and you have realised that you need a place to train this dog. Most people just look in their telephone book or some go on the internet to search for dog behavior training programs.
While the telephone book is very handy it is probably quite limited, especially if you live in a small town, and the internet is so vast that it
183: The Absolutely Magical Congo Tetra
The Congo tetra is less well-known that its famous relatives the Neon tetra and Cardinal tetra and it is seldom found in beginner aquariums. The Congo tetra has an elongated body with big eyes. The scales are quite large. The middle rays of the caudal fins are very long in male Congo tetras. You can also tell the male apart from the female on his b
184: The Akita National Monument of Japan
Akita Inu, also known simply as an Akita is the largest of the Spitz-type dogs that originated from Japan. With the trademark, curled tail that rests on its back, the Akita is known in Japan as a national monument. Small statues of this magnificent creature are sent to friends and family members who have fallen ill or are parents of newborns. The A
185: The Albino Ferret
Ferrets come in several colors and the albino ferret is favored by many. This ferret is lacking in all color and has a pure white coat, red eyes and a pink nose. A true albino will have no other colors and if you want to show your ferret, make sure there is no staining or discoloration whatsoever on his coat. Other variations on the Albino includ
186: The Amazing Cat Species
We all know that cats are loving and truly wonderful creatures. These days, it isn't out of the ordinary to see a cat in virtually every other home, sleeping in the window or cuddling up on the laps of their owners. Although cats have been popular pets for as long as most can remember, they weren't domesticated less than 5,000 years or so ago. D
187: The American Foxhound Beauty and Stamina Foxes Beware
The American Foxhound is a close cousin to the English Foxhound, but has been bred to enhance some specific traits. One of those is a keener sense of smell. The goal was to ensure that the breed could smell there quarry while on the run - even when the run was a very fast pace. Enhancing the ability to smell and eliminating the need to slow down to
188: The Australian Cattle Dog Intelligent and Hard Working
If you are looking for an intelligent dog that will act as a guard dog, then the Australian Cattle Dog may be perfect for you!
Bred in the 19th century by early settlers, the Australian Cattle Dog is a mix of Collies imported from Scotland and Australian dingoes with a few other breeds thrown in for good measure. This dog, also known as the Blu
189: The Australian Cattle Dog Otherwise Known as the Heeler
The Australian Cattle Dog may not be a name immediately recognized by some people who are actually familiar with this breed. Many people know the Australian Cattle Dog as the Heeler. There are Red Heelers and Blue Heelers, and may also be known as Australian Heeler, Queensland Heeler or Hall's Heeler. No matter how you spell it or what name you use
190: The Bernese Mountain Dog From Near Extinction to Your Home
Whenever new breeds of a specific animal are introduced, you run the risk of losing that original breed completely. This was the case with the Bernese Mountain Dog a century or more ago. In fact, many Swiss breeds were being pushed completely out of existence because of new dogs being brought to the Swiss Mountain region. Several people recognized
191: The Brittany Spaniel Equally at Home on Hearth or Field
The Brittany Spaniel - sometimes called simply the "Brittany" - is one of the most popular birding dogs, but has also become a very popular family pet. The attractive coloration and easy temperament have brought it into many homes. Still, there are a number of bird hunters who are Brittany Spaniel enthusiasts.
The origin of the Brittany Spaniel
192: The Bulldog Bred for Tenacity in the Ring
The Bulldog's origins can be traced to the Mastiff - the Asian Mastiff in particular. For many years, the purpose of the Bulldog was as the aggressor in the bullring. Until this pitting of dog and bull, the sport was popular in many cultures and was often an entertainment event that drew hundreds or even thousands of spectators. Today, the Bulldog
193: The Chihuahua More than a Little Yapper
The Chihuahua has a reputation for being a nervous little yapper, but these dogs can actually be quite calm and accepting. The key is early training and socialization, but there's no doubt that the Chihuahua can make a great family pet.
Many people think the Chihuahua originated in Mexico. In fact, it's likely that the dog was first bred in Ch
194: The Doberman Pinscher A Relatively New Breed
Less than 150 years ago, a German tax collector named Louis Doberman worked out the genetic profile for the current day Doberman Pinscher by using several breeds common in that day. German Pinschers, naturally, are one of the current-day Doberman's ancestors, as are Greyhounds and Rottweilers. The result is an incredibly agile dog that can be train
195: The English Setter A Large Friendly Setter
English Setters have a unique mottled coat and are one of several breeds classed as setters. Setters are a product of pointers, bred several hundred years ago. Over the intervening decades, several distinct lines have emerged, including the English Setter.
The early English Setters were bred for their hunting ability. The unique point about th
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