Pets and Animals Articles

Pets and Animals | By John Williams @ Monday, 23rd June 2008 @ 9:06 PM

The Collie is a wonderful family dog. They come in two varieties, smooth coated and rough coated. They are generally good with kids and other animals and love their adopted family. The most famous Collie is Lassie. They may not be suitable for an apartment as they need room to exercise. A properly fenced in yard would be ideal. Approximate Adult Size The approximate adult size (two years old or older) of the male Collie is 24 to 26 inches to the withers (highest point of the should... more...

Pets and Animals | By John Williams @ Monday, 23rd June 2008 @ 8:55 PM

The Coton De Tulear is a Bichon type dog which is descended from the small white dogs of Madagascar which were believed to have been brought to the Mediterranean region by a shipwreck in 1665. These small white dogs existed in Europe as early as the 1500s according to written references of the time. Often these were the little dogs which were carried on ships as companions of the passengers and also as a ship's dog to rid the ship of rats and vermin. These early Bichon type dogs, as... more...

Pets and Animals | By Janet Winter @ Monday, 23rd June 2008 @ 12:03 AM

Summertime is a great time to be doing things outdoors with your pet. But it is vitally important to keep you pet's health in mind when enjoying or traveling in the summer. Since dogs and cats don't sweat, they can't cool themselves as efficiently as humans. Therefore, temperatures and activities that don't bother healthy humans can lead to spiraling temperatures in your pet that can result in heat exhaustion, followed by heatstroke, and ultimately, death. The firs... more...

Pets and Animals | By Stephen Campbell @ Sunday, 22nd June 2008 @ 10:55 PM

It is of great importance to have a dog that knows how to follow the right rules and how to live around your house. To make this thing a reality, dog training must be considered. And therefore, you need to have enough information about breeding dogs. Most people ( if not all) think that training a dog is difficult and expensive. Moreover, dog training needs a lot of patience and creativity for your dog. We have to mark in our minds that dogs may be intelligent but they can not be as intel... more...

Pets and Animals | By Stephen Campbell @ Saturday, 21st June 2008 @ 10:44 PM

Dogs are said to be man's best friend.. That is the reason why many have dogs at home. However, as dog raising popularity increases, there is also an increase of problem about on how to properly take care of dog. Every dog owner should be responsible enough and should have knowledge about dogs. The reasons why puppies chew on your lovely bathroom slippers a time is because they are teething. Teething in babies produces pretty much the same desire to chew in dogs. Teething dogs usuall... more...

Pets and Animals | By John Williams @ Saturday, 21st June 2008 @ 6:40 PM

The German Pinscher makes a very good house dog. They need plenty of exercise and a properly fenced in enclosure for exercise is ideal. They get very attached to their human families and make good watch dogs and good guard dogs. They keep themselves so clean and odor free that they have been compared to cats. They can be well socialized with other pets and older children. As a reminder, never leave a child unsupervised with a puppy or dog. Approximate Adult Size The approximate adu... more...

Pets and Animals | By John Williams @ Saturday, 21st June 2008 @ 6:32 PM

The German Pinscher is the "middle" dog of the Pinscher breeds of Germany. The largest of the Pinscher dogs is the well known Doberman, while the smallest is the equally well known Miniature Pinscher. The "Standard" Pinscher is simply known as the "Pinscher" by the Kennel club of Great Britain and is called the Standard Pinscher in its home country of Germany. The word "pinscher" in German means terrier. The word "pincer" in French means "biter... more...

Pets and Animals | By John Williams @ Saturday, 21st June 2008 @ 6:29 PM

The English Toy Spaniel is a happy, lap companion dog that needs little in the way of exercise and care. She is well behaved, friendly with other pets and good with older, calm children. As a reminder, never leave children unsupervised with any puppy or dog as dogs can often be unpredictable even when you think they are trusted. Approximate Adult Size The approximate adult size (two years old or older) of the English Toy Spaniel is about 10 inches to the withers (highest point of t... more...

Pets and Animals | By John Williams @ Saturday, 21st June 2008 @ 6:25 PM

The "Frenchie" as he is known to his admirers is a breed that has endeared himself because of his happy personality and distinctive appearance. In essence, he is similar to a miniature bulldog with the exception of his ears, which are large and bat-like in appearance. He has a personality that can be somewhat stubborn and spoiled, demanding attention. Fanciers say that he expects to be treated as a human child in the family. He likes nothing better than a warm lap or soft bed and being t... more...

Pets and Animals | By John Williams @ Saturday, 21st June 2008 @ 6:23 PM

French Bulldogs originated in England as miniature English Bulldogs. In the 1860s, French dog breeders transferred some of these dogs to Great Britain and crossed them with French Terriers. France had a fondness for these dogs which is how the name "French Bulldog" came about. When the breed eventually made it back to Britain, there was a huge conflict regarding the name because the Bulldog was a symbol of English culture. French Bulldogs look very similar to English Bulldogs but ... more...

Pets and Animals | By John Williams @ Saturday, 21st June 2008 @ 6:22 PM

French Bulldog breeders surprised the English when they renamed a toy version of the English Bulldog after their own country. The Bulldog had long been a representative of English culture. However, the English had not accepted the smaller version of the Bulldog that the French people came to love. In the 1800's, toy Bulldogs were exported from England to France. French Bulldog Breeders began to breed specific traits in this smaller Bulldog to distinguish it from the English version. Today t... more...

Pets and Animals | By John Williams @ Saturday, 21st June 2008 @ 6:08 PM

The French Bulldog makes a very good companion dog. She is playful and fairly easy to care for, but she needs plenty of human attention. She is generally good around other pets and loves children. As a reminder, never cleave a child unsupervised around a puppy or dog. Approximate Adult Size The approximate adult size (two years old or older) of the French Bulldog is about 12 inches to the withers (highest point of the shoulder). There are two weight classes, 19 to 22 pounds and 22 ... more...

Pets and Animals | By John Williams @ Saturday, 21st June 2008 @ 6:02 PM

The English Springer Spaniel is a good choice for an apartment if you are willing to jog with her or exercise her several times a day. She will do better with access to a properly fenced in area that affords her room to run. She is very good with most other dogs and pets but possibly not so good with birds. She loves older children. As a reminder, never leave children unsupervised with a puppy or dog. Approximate Adult Size The approximate adult size (two years old or older) of the... more...

Pets and Animals | By John Williams @ Saturday, 21st June 2008 @ 5:58 PM

The English Toy Spaniel has a long history of royal favor. Selective breeding reduced the English Toy Spaniel down to its present size of about 9 to 12 pounds. The coat of an English Toy Spaniel should be long, silky, soft and wavy, but not curly. There should be a profuse mane, extending well down in the front of the chest. The legs, ears and tail are feathered profusely. In fact, the feet should be feathered so thickly as to give the appearance of being webbed, and also carried well up ... more...

Pets and Animals | By John Williams @ Saturday, 21st June 2008 @ 4:58 PM

The Flat-Coated Retriever is not suited to an apartment. She needs at the least, a properly fenced in space to exercise in. She expects to live indoors with her human family. She generally does very well with other pets and loves children. As a reminder, never leave a child unsupervised with any puppy or dog. She makes a good watch dog but may try to make friends with a prowler once she announces him. Approximate Adult Size The approximate adult size (two years old or older) of the... more...

Pets and Animals | By John Williams @ Saturday, 21st June 2008 @ 4:56 PM

The Flat-Coated Retriever was developed in England in the nineteenth century and before the Labrador was developed this breed was the retriever of choice. It is very possible that this breed came from a mixture of the Collie, Spaniel and Newfoundland bloodlines. Originally this breed was known as a gundog for hunting on land, but later came to be a retriever for both land and water and is very skilled in both. It is highly recommended and encouraged that the Flat Coated Retriever begin so... more...

Pets and Animals | By John Williams @ Saturday, 21st June 2008 @ 4:54 PM

The Finnish Spitz makes a great family dog. She likes older children and is generally good with other pets. She needs plenty of daily walks or a properly fenced in yard for exercise. She does not have a dog odor but can tend to be a barker. She is extremely healthy for a purebred and she is the national dog of Finland. Approximate Adult Size The approximate adult size (two years old or older) of the male and female Finnish Spitz is 15 to 20 inches to the withers (highest point of t... more...

Pets and Animals | By John Williams @ Saturday, 21st June 2008 @ 4:54 PM

Most often we find dogs make wonderful pets, however there are a few that make great working dogs for certain situations. You will find the Finnish Spitz dog breed is a great watchdog or hunter. They were breed early on to bark for a hunter to alert him of other animals. This can make the Finnish Spitz a little difficult to handle if you have neighbors unless you train him not to bark. You will find the Finnish Spitz dog breed to reach twenty- five pounds and about eighteen inches in height. The... more...

Pets and Animals | By John Williams @ Saturday, 21st June 2008 @ 4:50 PM

The Finnish Spitz is a the national dog of Finland. Other names for this breed are the Barking Bird Dog and the Finnish Hunting dog. The name of "Barking Bird Dog" is quite appropriate. When attending dog shows where Finnish Spitz are entered, one can always find the grooming area of this little dog by following the sound of the barking! The breed has been used as a hunting dog in Finland since ancient times and was recognized by the Finnish Kennel club in 1892. In the American Kennel cl... more...

Pets and Animals | By John Williams @ Saturday, 21st June 2008 @ 4:42 PM

The Fila Brasileiro is a dog which has served as a working and guarding dog in the Central American region since the sixteenth century. This breed is believed to have originated from the Mastiff types of dogs brought to Central America by the Spanish Conquistadors. These dogs along with the Spanish Bulldog were crossed with the Bloodhound to produce the Fila Brasileiro. The Fila served first and foremost as a fierce guarding dog which was used for driving and protecting the large herds of... more...