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The 7 AKC Dog Groups Further Described - Debbie Ray
Do you really want a new dog? Have you really thought about it long and hard? Why are you thinking about adding a new dog to your family in the first place? Do you have any idea what you're looking for in a new doggie companion? What are you real needs in the dog itself? What do you really want... Submitted 4 years 348 days ago.

10 things you need to know BEFORE getting a dog - Debbie Ray
There are several things to think about whenever you are going to get a dog for you or your family. You want to match your new dog to you and your family and to your families overall needs as closely as possible. Please, never ever get a dog on impulse because you will probably regret it later.... Submitted 4 years 356 days ago.

5 Ways Your Dog Senses The World Differently From You - Mike Ray
Do dogs sense things differently than humans do? Well, yes and no. Dogs share the same basic senses with us: they see, hear, touch, smell and taste. But the level of their senses is different – an important distinction when you're trying to figure out just what your dog is doing. Sight It was... Submitted 5 years 27 days ago.

The 7 Stages of Puppy Development - Mike Ray
In order to understand why your puppy doesn't listen to you at times, you need to understand each stage of development a puppy goes through as it matures. Let's take a look at the different stages, but before we do, keep in mind that these stages are generalizations – each dog will progress at... Submitted 5 years 28 days ago.

Why Your Puppy Nips - And 5 Ways To Get Him To Stop - Mike Ray
Here's a news flash – puppies nip! Okay, I guess you already knew that. But here's the surprise – you may actually be encouraging your puppy to nip. Let's talk about how to stop this behaviour before it grows up to be an adult-sized dog problem. Puppies are a lot like babies – they use their... Submitted 5 years 29 days ago.

What We Can Do To Help The Unwanted Animals - Betty Haynes
I would like to challenge you as an animal lover to visit your local pound and spend a good portion of your day there . As you visit with the animals it will dawn on you that many of societies cast offs will not see another tomorrow. They will not feel the touch of their special owner when they... Submitted 5 years 29 days ago.

Favorite Large Dog Breeds - Carol Stack
There are many people who love large dogs. That is obvious by the number of large dog breeds listed in the AKC top ten favorite dog breeds. The Top Ten list includes Labrador Retrievers, German Shepherd Dogs, Golden Retrievers, and Boxers. And since Poodles are eighth in the list, you could say... Submitted 5 years 31 days ago.

Exotic Farm Animals - Questions and Answers about alpacas as pets - Debby McCandless
Wondering about raising alpacas as pets? Well, wonder no more. These sixteen questions and answers will help you decide if raising exotic farm animals will work for you. 1. How much room does an alpaca need? One acre will keep five alpacas healthy and happy. 2. What kind of fencing and... Submitted 5 years 38 days ago.

How To Stop Your Cat Chewing On Electrical Cords and Other Objects - Mike Ray
Chewing on electrical cords can burn or shock your cat, causing respiratory problems, cardiac arrest and even death. Cat's sharp teeth and their inquisitive nature can put your cat at high risk. This is especially an issue with kittens. Here's what to do to: 1. Tape cords to the wall with... Submitted 5 years 52 days ago.

Have You Outgrown Your Horse - Ron Petracek
How do you know when your horse is too small for you? Quite simply, when your horse can't carry you comfortably, you've outgrown him. Of course, there are ways to outgrow a horse well before he feels physical discomfort. So how do you know when it's time to upgrade to something a bit larger?... Submitted 5 years 57 days ago.

The Mastiff - Calm, Loyal and Good-Natured Giant - Carol Stack
Gentle Giants If there was ever a gentle giant, this dog is it. The Mastiff loves everybody and everything, especially his family. They are an especially good dog with children and make an excellent dog breed for a family. That is a bit surprising since they were originally bred as war dogs.... Submitted 5 years 59 days ago.

The Christmas Robin - Is It All Just Snow-dusted Post-boxes for the Robin? - Suie Roberts
The humble robin is a traditional Christmas symbol in the UK, the colourful bird often depicted on our festive greetings cards and Christmas gift wrapping. We also use little robin decorations to trim our Christmas trees and our Christmas cakes or chocolate logs. It's hardly surprising that we... Submitted 5 years 269 days ago.

What In the World Is a Sugar Glider? - jason m
A sugar glider is a tiny arboreal (lives in trees) marsupials (non-placental mammal of the order Marsupialia). Sugar gliders are part of the genus Petaurus Breviceps and originate in Australia and New Guinea. Sugar gliders are very unusual looking animals which is most of their appeal. Sugar... Submitted 6 years 61 days ago.

Uncommon Common Gorilla Facts - - Ba Kiwanuka
Gorilla Facts Gorillas possess 98% of the same nuclear DNA as humans There's a greater degree of difference between gorilla & chimp DNA in contrast to gorilla & human DNA Gorillas are the biggest primate (note humans are primates) Gorillas, chimpanzees and humans are classified... Submitted 6 years 68 days ago.

Is Your Pet Shedding Everywhere? - lorien1973
As any pet owner knows, pet fur clings to furniture and clothes like a magnet to the refrigerator. Although longhaired animals may shed more than their shorthaired counterparts, the hair flies from them as well. Outdoor animals normally shed twice a year, in the spring and then again in... Submitted 6 years 70 days ago.

Tips To Get Rid of Pet Odors - lorien1973
There are many different reasons why pets might urinate on the carpeting in a home. While not being potty-trained or not being taken outside on a frequent basis are the two most common reasons that a pet will soil the floors, there are many other reasons, as well. A pet may have an accident on... Submitted 6 years 70 days ago.

Pets Can Have Allergies Too - lorien1973
We may not always realize it but pets can suffer from allergies just like their human caretakers. Our pets can be susceptible to a host of allergens such as food, dust, pollen and many other substances that plague people. Symptoms may vary depending on the allergen but itchy skin, inflammation... Submitted 6 years 70 days ago.

The Importance of Spaying And Neutering - Stephanie Harkins
Every year in the United States alone, 4 to 6 million unwanted pets are euthanized, simply because there is no place for them. Each day 70,000 puppies and kittens are born. As long as these birth rates exist, there will never be enough homes for all the animals. There is... Submitted 6 years 158 days ago.

Caring For Cockatiels ~ Part one - Aqndog
When you first get your cockatiel you will want to teach it to hop onto your hand without hesitation to do this: _______________________________ 1. Begin by talking to your bird. I know it sounds crazy but it can make your cockatiel relaxed and this will help him/her learn that you are not... Submitted 7 years 46 days ago.

Ferret Colors: An Understanding - Cindy Richards
Distinguishing the particular color of your ferret can be quite confusing if your ferret's color doesn't belong to their two natural color categories, "sable" or "albino". Ferrets have a huge range of color and pattern to their coats, each with their own uniqueness. Ferret Colors and Patterns... Submitted 1 year 62 days ago.

Everything About Silverfish - Steven Holack
First off, the silverfish in this article is the insect (not the fish). For those of you who know what I’m talking about they are the critters that eat up your books and cause a social embarrassment when guests are visiting. This short article will tell you everything you need to know about... Submitted 1 year 72 days ago.

Three Things that Attract Skunks to Your Home - Steven Holack
Skunks are one animal that you don’t want to be attracted to your home. Even though everyone shares the same view, many people still do things that attract skunks to their property. The below article offers a few guidelines and tips to help you to stop attracting skunks to your property.... Submitted 1 year 72 days ago.

Abundance of babies at Singapore Zoo - - Ming
The year ended with a bumper brood of babies at the Singapore Zoo with nearly 300 births and hatchings in 2010, which include endangered species like the cotton-top tamarin, pygmy hippopotamus and the Douc langur. Considered one of the world's top 25 most endangered primates and classified as... Submitted 1 year 99 days ago.

Singapore Zoo Looks Set To Expand Its Family of Rare Giant River Terrapins - Ming
Only a handful of these elusive and rare giant river terrapins are known to be left in their native homeland Cambodia - but the Singapore Zoo has successfully bred four of them, with more expected to join the family of eight in the months to come. Both female terrapins at the zoo were recently... Submitted 1 year 115 days ago.

Raising Goats - Health Tips To Help You In Keeping Goats Successfully - - Peter Hansen
If you are one of the many people who are planning to raise goats, you should know this at this early point that raising goats is not an easy task most especially if this will be the first time that you will be able to experience it. However, even though this is the case for most people, it... Submitted 1 year 144 days ago.