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1601. Basic Facts About The Rottweiler
      Looking for some quick Rottweiler dog facts? Here's a quick rundown of basics facts about Rottweilers. Vital Stats:Colour: Black with distinctive tan markings over cheeks, muzzle, chest and legs as well as over both eyesCoat: straight, coarse and of medium length. Rottweilers are double coated and tend to 'blow out' their undercoats twice a year. Size: Medium-large, Males range from 95-135 lbs, Females tend to be smaller from 80-110 lbsTypes: American Rottweilers tend to be taller and slimmer th…



1602. Choosing A Rottweiler Puppy? What You Need To Know By Kathryn ONeill
      So you're getting a Rottweiler puppy? Here are some general tips to help you choose a healthy, happy Rottweiler puppy.Note: These are only general tips to help you choose - especially for first-time owners. (There are always exceptions to the rule and I believe every Rottweiler should be given a chance to show that he/she can be a well-adjusted, happy dog.)#1) Choose one that approaches you or doesn't shy away when you approach.Don't choose one that seems overly fearful or aggressive. Don't…



1603. Choosing a Pet Rabbit That's Right for You By Rob Usakowski
      Choosing the right rabbit for you and your family can be a very exciting process. There are currently over 40 recognized breeds of rabbits. Many of the breeds have multiple varieties and colors. Rabbits range in size from 2 pounds to over 10 pounds. So the choices are very abundant.Many breeders give different answers regarding the preferred gender for a pet rabbit. This is compounded by the individual temperament of the rabbit. Often a doe (girl rabbit) that is not spayed, can become territor…



1604. Worming Your Dog By J. Howard Moore
      Regular worming is essential to protect your dog against internal parasites. This involves giving it preparations in liquid or tablet form. Adult dogs should be wormed at least once a year, and at least once every six months if in contact with children. Dogs showing any signs of infection should be wormed immediately and all breeding bitches should be wormed prior to mating.Roundworms. Several of these parasites affect dogs but the most important are the ones that belong to the Ascarid family,…



1605. A Moving Experience: Making Your Move Easy on Your Parrots By Taylor Knight
      Moving is about as stressful a time as any in our lives and the lives of our fids. Having just completed moving the "gang" into a new house, I thought I would share some of the things that helped our move go smoothly. The feathered crew (Alex and Zeke, African Greys and April, Umbrella Cockatoo) have settled in nicely and things returned to normal quickly. Granted, the move was to a nearby city and we were not on the road in the U-Haul for more than an hour, but I believe preparing the birds h…



1606. The Positve Benefits of Dog Day Care By Kelley Blackston
      Dog day care programs benefit the dogs of owner’s who have busy lives and are not able to socialize and exercise their dogs. Owners benefit from a guilt free day of work or play and can come home to a calm, relaxed pet. Dog day care provides the best of both worlds for dogs and owners alike.Getting its start in California in 1987, dog day care has exploded to virtually every small town in America. Started by dog enthusiasts, owners apply the same principles of running any business combined wit…



1607. Nikki and Benny, My Therapy Visiting Dogs.
      My two therapy dogs, Nikki and Benny, bring joy to our friends. Here is short report of our visit.First, let me tell you just a little bit about my two dogs, a short little Bio on each. There are pictures on my dog therapy page. www.mimfreedom.com/dogtherapy.htmBenny, my black lab, is about 6 years old now. Benny is a wonderful dog (even though he likes to steal my pillows). He loves going to visit our friends in the home. His tail is like a rotator as soon as we come near our first “friend”. Cl…



1608. The Cure To Stop A Horse From Kicking
      I get a lot of horse training questions about stopping a horse from kicking. The kicking habits of these horses range from the horse kicking at virtually anyone to kicking at only the husbands. It's a daunting problem that lots of people have no idea how to cure. That being so, I want to share some insight to horses kicking. First I want to relate some causes of horses starting in the habit of kicking. Because a horse kicks is no reason to think he is naturally bad or unmanageable. I don't thin…



1609. Pit Bull Terrier Obedience Training: Clicker Training
      A very popular technique that is being used for Pit Bull terrier training is with the help of a 'clicker'. Clicker dog obedience training makes use of a small plastic box that has a metal button on top of it which makes a clicking sound once it is pressed. Clicker training is hit or miss, your Pit may react well and learn from it or he may decide otherwise. There have been a lot of success stories with clicker training. Canine training research has shown in many dog studies that the clicker prom…



1610. Training Your Dog To Stay
      A properly trained dog is a joy to be around for both the owner and anyone else you happen to come in contact with. Not only will it make for a better relationship but it can help save your pet from being hurt or worse, if he is able to be called to your side to avoid danger.You should always use a positive approach to training your dog. Rewarding him with a treat and praise will go a lot further than hitting and yelling. Dogs and puppies want your approval and will try to please you to get you…



1611. Shih Tzu - A Secret Treasure Of Happiness In The Imperial Palace
      Eunuchs and their personal hierarchies ran the Imperial households. Li Lien-Yang whom Tzu Hsi (The Empress Dowager) named Chief Eunuch was made responsible for overseeing the breeding and Shih Tzu selections to be presented to her for possibilities of becoming part of her 'Shih Tzu entourage.' The Empress kept complete pedigrees and descriptions of physical markings for all Shih Tzu used as breeding stock. Imperial selections of the best specimens of Shih Tzu were based on health, temperament, …



1612. Pet Loss: Should You Clone Your Cat?
      Clone a Cat, Go To Jail ...or at least pay a fine. That's the goal of animal welfare activists who announced recently that they are seeking state and federal restrictions on the small but growing pet-cloning industry.The effort has been spearheaded by the American Anti-Vivisection Society [AAVS] (in suburban Philadelphia), and takes aim at companies such as Genetic Savings and Clone Inc., the California company that began to fill orders for cloned cats last year. The clones - which have sold fo…



1613. Different Dog Foods For Different Dog Ages By Rose Smith
      Dogs come in many assorted breeds, shapes, and sizes. They also have different nutritional requirements as they age. Choosing the right type of dog food for your pet will help to keep it healthy and happy as it ages. Here are some guidelines to follow when choosing the proper dog food for your dog's breed and age.PuppiesMost dogs are considered puppies from birth to age 12 months. However, large breed dogs (such as Newfoundlanders, Great Danes, etc.) are considered puppies up to the age…



1614. Dog Flea Control Management: How To Prevent, Treat, And Kill Dog Fleas
      Dog flea control and management requires an integrated approach. For effective treatment both the host animal and the environment must be treated at the same time. Control of fleas on the pet generally requires the use of insecticides. Although flea combs can remove some fleas, combing should be thought of as a method for detecting fleas rather than removing them.If an animal is to be treated for other conditions besides fleas, such as expression of anal glands, these procedures should be done b…



1615. Pets: The Wild Kind By David Leonhardt
      Just because we moved out to the country a couple years back does NOT mean we want to run a farm. Tending to animals is just not how we want to spend our time. We don't want cows or sheep or chickens. We don't want hogs or ducks. We don't even want a dog or a cat to train.OK, so my wife says that she wants a cat, but that's only because she knows I won't have anything to do with it. I suspect that if I ever said, "OK, you win. Let's get a cat", she would run screaming down the stairs pull…



1616. New Book Helps Worried Owners Of A Pregnant Cat By Marc De Jong
      ‘Help, my cat is pregnant and I don’t know what to do!’ Not a day goes by without someone posting this message to an Internet forum.Worried cat owners will know what to do if they read How To Take Care Of Your Pregnant Cat. This new publication is one of the first English-language books in many years exclusively on cat pregnancy.The author, journalist and long-time cat lover Marc de Jong, is the owner of Cat Pregnancy Report. This web site started in August 2004 and quickly established itself …



1617. Marine Aquariums
      You basically have to be a chemist to do a marine aquarium set up, they require a lot of dedication time and effort, you are looking at about half a hour per day at least. The aquarium set up is difficult to master and then taking care of the fish that go in the marine is even harder. I'm not trying to put you of. I'm just warning you that this is for no light hearted or easy going fish friend, this is for the avid hard bearing fish enthusiast! They require the correct PH level and temperature c…



1618. Dog Training: How to Stop the Chewing Problem By Amy Howells
      Many people have begun the task of getting there dog or puppy into a dog training school. There are a lot of aspects that are gone over in dog training classes. Unfortunately, one part of dog training that is not gone over very well in dog training classes is chewing.It is hard to go over a chewing problem in dog training classes because dogs often have nothing to chew on or destroy while in the class! If you are one of those people who are in dog training classes, but you still need help wit…



1619. Basic Dog Grooming Tips You Need To Know By Rose Lenk
      Brush your dog often.Brushing will stimulate oils in your pets skin & keep it moist & healthy. Brushing will prevent matting of your dogs coat. Brushing is a great way to show your dog attention. Brushing eliminates dead hair in the coat that contributes to shedding.Maintain the length of your dogs nails.You can walk your dog often to wear down nails. Clip your dogs nails on a regular basis. If they are cut too short they can bleed & sting. Groomers usually charge a little less than veterinari…



1620. Your Shih Tzu Puppy In The Show Ring
      Who gets a ribbon? Your Shih Tzu puppy or dog will receive a ribbon if your Shih Tzu puppy or dog places first through fourth position regardless of how many entries there are in each class at a dog show. The ribbons your Shih Tzu puppy or dog wins from the American Kennel Club licensed dog shows has the American Kennel Club seal, name of the show, date and the placement. If you plan to also breed your new Shih Tzu puppy these ribbons can be very impressive to your prospective buyers. Because o…



1621. Ear Mites in Dogs: Quite Earritating By Dina M. Giolitto
      Does your dog have that sheepish look? It could be that he's embarrassed of his ear mite problem! All this time you thought he just had a bad case of ear wax like your Uncle Henry, when really he's been suffering from an annoying condition that's itching like mad... not to mention, making him wildly unpopular with the other dogs in the neighborhood! Pretty earritating.Lots of dogs pick up ear mites, so tell your pup that it's nothing to be ashamed of. Ear mites are easily transmitted from anim…



1622. Adopting A Dog
      There are lots of ways that people choose a new family dog. Some may search the newspaper for advertisements from breeders who are selling new puppies; others find breeders via listings on the internet, while still more may simply purchase a puppy from a local pet store. Perhaps the best method, however, in terms of being helpful to society in general is to adopt a dog from a local animal shelter.Adopting a dog brings a new friend into your life. It also helps to reduce the number of unwanted an…



1623. Siberian Husky Complete Profile
      Key Facts:Size: MediumHeight: 45 - 50 cm (18 - 20 inches)Weight: 14.5 - 15.5 kg (32 - 34 lb)Life Span: 14 yearsGrooming: StraightforwardExercise: MediumFeeding: MediumTemperament: Alert & reliableCountry of Origin: GermanyAKC Group: WorkingOther Names: Standard Schnauzer, MittelschnauzerPhysical Characteristics:General Appearance: Wolf-like, strong and compact.Colour: All colours and markings are permitted.Coat: The outer coat is straight, dense, smooth and of medium length. The under coat is so…



1624. The Right Way to Use Electronic Dog Training Collars By Kevin Simmons
      As with every training tool used to modify a behavior in your pet, electronic dog training collars need to be used correctly in order to be effective.Some dog owners buy an electronic dog training collar because their pooch doesn’t follow orders consistently, or at all. As soon as they get home, they strap it on, expecting some sort of miracle. And when doggie decides to do something special, like growl at another dog, his owner zaps the animal.However, with no conditioning, the dog won’t kno…



1625. How Owning a Dog Can Benefit Your Child By Shannon Emmanuel
      Thinking of getting a dog? You know your child wants a dog to play with but did you know that the love and companionship of a dog can have long lasting effects going far beyond their ability to entertain and amuse?The current research into dog assisted therapy has turned the humble pet dog into an emotional, educational and physical resource. Everything from autism to reading ability has been tested with the use of therapy dogs. Excellent programs exist that have demonstrated a link between th…



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