Pets and Animals Articles
226: The Mastiff Large but Lovable
Mastiff's are definitely a breed all their own. As one of the largest canine breeds available it will pay well to truly read about and discover their quirks and temperament before going head long into purchasing one. Known as the English and Old English Mastiff, they are large lovable, and loyal creatures.
Weighing in at an average one hundred
227: The Pretty Pomeranian Personalities
Pomeranians are very popular dogs as they add joy and excitement in most any household due to the wonderful Pomeranian personalities that they tend to display. Although the Pomeranian is quite small, it is mighty in personality and there is no shortage of Pomeranian personalities at all! They are typically cheerful in spirit and spunky in nature
228: The Proper Use of Dog Identification Tag
Losing your dog could be a very sad experience. Dogs are more than just pets; they are also our guardians and our companions. It is said that dogs are more loyal than other animals and are in fact, even more loyal than most of us; hence, a dog is considered as man's best friend.
No matter how we try to keep our dogs always within sight, however,
229: The Pros and Cons of Paper Training
As kids, we were taught that paper training a puppy is the best way to go about house breaking your dog. Simply lay out a layer of newspaper on the kitchen floor and hope for the best, right?
Not necessarily.
Paper training your pup has long been considered the very first lesson in doggie education, but you shouldn't take it for granted that
230: The Rhodesian Ridgeback A Hound Among Hounds
The most prominent feature of the Rhodesian Ridgeback is also the one this dog is known for - a line of hair that grows in the opposite direction from the rest of his coat. This "ridge" lies along the backbone of the dog, but isn't a protrusion from the dog's body. It's merely a line of hair that grows toward the dog's head, rather than in the natu
231: The Schipperke The Little Skipper of Canines
The Schipperke was originally bred by a canal boat captain in an effort to create a dog that would do well aboard a boat. In Flemish, Schipperke literally means "Little Skipper" because of this dog's use aboard the canal boats.
Those early dogs were used primarily for two equally important purposes. They were meant to chase the small vermin t
232: The Selkirk Rex Cat Named After a Human
Although the Selkirk Rex cat's founder, who lived in Wyoming, used to claim that she named the breed after the Selkirk Mountains, when informed that those mountains were actually located in British Columbia, she confessed to naming the breed after her stepfather. This makes the Selkirk Rex the only breed of cats named after an individual.
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233: The Sleek Greyhound Loves to Run
The sleek, agile body of the Greyhound looks like it's just made for running. In fact, these dogs have proven themselves as excellent hunters, mainly because of their speed. They're considered to be the fastest breed in existence and have been clocked at speeds of 40 miles per hour.
One of the most common tasks assigned to Greyhounds today is
234: The Snowshoe Cata Rare Breed
The Snowshoe is another breed of cat that came late on the scene, originally cross-bred between a Siamese and American Shorthairs during the 1960s in the United States. While they come in all of the familiar colors of the Siamese, chocolate, blue, seal and lilac, they can also be mitted and bicolor. However, unlike Siamese, these cats, which look s
235: The Sphynx Not an Egyptian Cat
If you were playing a word game and someone mentioned the word Sphynx, you would most likely think of pyramids, pharaohs, the Nile, Egypt, and slender, elegant cats. But believe it or not, you wouldn't actually be talking about the Sphynx cat, as they didn't come from Egypt but originated in a place thousands of miles away from that country. The Sp
236: The Toyger Cat Looks Just Like a Toy Tiger
There is nothing quite so beautiful or exotic as a wild tiger, bobcat, leopard, or jaguar, and there are thousands of people, if not more, who would love to own one. In fact, there are over sixteen hundred of the big wild cats that are owned by individuals in the United States alone. This usually is not a good thing for these big cats. Oftentimes t
237: The True Temperament of the Rottweiler
Looking at the Rottweiler, there's no doubt that this dog has some mastiff in his ancestry. The breed dates back at least several centuries and was probably used in several capacities during the Middle Ages. There's no real evidence as to why, but it seems that the breed became less popular about a century ago, and was probably fairly near extincti
238: The Truth About Feeding Your Cat Raw Meat
Myths about proper diets for our cats seem always to be with us. Some of these myths may have a grain of truth, but this truth is often greatly exaggerated or misapplied. Other myths are nurtured by misinformation and mistrust.
A current myth that could be threatening to our cats' health involves raw meat diets for dogs and cats. The proponents
239: The Untold Secrets of Parrot Adoption
Parrot adoption, like all forms of adoption, is an essential service needed for parrots that need a good home. Sometimes parrots are put for adoption simply because the previous owners are unable to care for them any more be it financially or simply an issue of time to nurture the parrot.
Occasionally though the reason a parrot is put up for ad
240: Things To Know Before Breeding Your Cat
The population of cats is the United States alone is unbelievable. Nearly all experts will tell you that you should spay your cat instead of breed it. No matter what experts have to say, a lot of people want to have a litter of kittens from their cat. Before you decide to breed your cat, there are a few things that you should think about.
The
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