Pets and Animals Articles
211: Stopping a Nipping Biting Puppy
It is not unusual for puppies to nip and bite. It is part of their nature. They are mouthing. They do this to let you know they want something and also to play. When your puppy first does this, see if he needs anything. He could just be hungry or thirsty. It's possible he needs to go out, or is just tired or wants some love. Decide if your puppy ne
212: Taking Care Of Cats
These days, cats are among the most popular pet you can own. There are several breeds available, with the most popular being Persian and Siamese. Cats are a domesticated animal, with origins dating back some 8,000 years and beyond. Like any other pet that you may own, including dogs, cats cost money to take care of properly.
When you get a ca
213: 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
214: 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
215: 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
216: 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
217: 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
218: 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
219: 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
220: The Fast Easy Way to Housebreak a Pomeranian Dog
Housebreak a Pomeranian puppy the easy way. Expert Pomeranian breeders have devised a fast, easy, and foolproof method to have your Pomeranian dog or puppy housebroken in record time.
Simply stated, consistency is the key to housebreaking. More important than any other factor, one must be methodical in their methods by reinforcing the same routi
221: The Havana Browna Smoking Great Cat
Although brown cats have been around for centuries, the Havana Brown Cat first appeared in Britain in the nineteenth century and was considered to be a part of the Southeast Asian branch of the Royal Cats of Siam. But all of the North American Havana Browns in can be traced back to two cats in Norwood, both of them imports. It was this particular b
222: The History Of Horses And Texas
When you say the word horses a few places come to mind, Montana, Wyoming, but none as much as Texas. Texas and its horses have quite a history. In this article we will introduce you to a little Texas history and the horses that are involved.
First, we have to go into a little Mexican and Spanish History. Texas was, for a long time, under Spanish
223: The HorseNo Animal Has Done More
No animal has done more for the advancement of humankind than the horse. That said, it's hard to imagine ever using the horse as a source of food. But of course, that's how the man-horse relationship began.
The history books contain many references to the horse as prey some 50,000 years ago, when Cro-Magnon man had to hunt for his food. Seems t
224: The Importance of Dog Training
Well trained dogs are amazing creatures. Apart from being sociable, trained dogs are quiet, disciplined, do not bark unnecessarily and most of all pose a very low risk of biting anyone. They can also exhibit this composure in a distracting environment.
Well trained dogs show great affection and are likely to live their entire lives with the same
225: The Jack Russell Terrier Great For The Active Family That Wants Their Dog Along
Looking for a dog that is active, intelligent and fearless? Then the Jack Russell Terrier may be for you!
This little terrier has a perky personality and is just at home on the agility course as he is taking part in an English hunt. Originating in England in 1800s, this breed was bred to hunt small game like fox. He has a willful personality
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