Few things are more charming than a parrot that greets its owner with a hearty “Hello” or that sings a few bars of a favorite song. One of the traits that draw us to the parrot is its gift for mimicry. No other pet has the ability to speak to us using our own words….
Many puppies are scared of strangers. It is a natural instinct for them to be apprehensive of strangers or strange animals because, in the wild, not everyone you meet is friendly whether they run on two legs or four. However, in some puppies, the natural apprehension turns to downright fear and a pattern begins to…
I wouldn’t trade my black cats for all the white kitties in the world. Part of the reason is that I am quite attached to Lite, UltraLite, Asher, Fuzzy, Wuzzy, and The Glass-Eyed Kitty. Another part of the reason is that I enjoy the raised eyebrows and the tales of the Bad Luck Blackies. See,…
Free feeding your dog is when you leave food available for him at all times, usually dry food. Many owners like to free-feed their dog because it is convenient for them if they work long hours and their dog always has food if he gets hungry when they aren’t home. But there are pros and…
So you want to breed your dog? Breeding your dog is a big undertaking. On one level it can be as simple as putting two dogs together and allowing nature to take its course. But there is much more involved in breeding a dog than just the act itself. Before you decide to breed your…
If you think you’d like to breed your dog, here are some dog breeding tips. 1. Start with the very best bitch you can get. If you are planning to breed dogs as a hobby, to improve the breed, or to develop any kind of breeding program, you should know that there are already people…
According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, between 7.5 and 15 million Americans are allergic to cats or dogs. That’s 15 to 30 percent of people who have allergies. That’s a lot of people and many of them are dog lovers. People who are allergic to dogs can be allergic to all dogs…
In the market for personalized dog bowls that only get the job done but look brilliant doing it? Our readers have helped us search the World Wide Web for some of the cutest and most stylish dog bowls on the planet. From the ritzy to the ditzy and everything in between, these adorable editions are…
There’s a common belief that mutts are healthier than purebred dogs but this belief is not backed up by data. Veterinarians in the United States do not normally keep or report health data on dogs by breed or cross but there has been extensive investigation in Europe. Health problems with purebred dogs are easier to…
If you’re planning to purchase a purebred puppy then it’s likely that the breeder will have a contract for you to read and sign. This is perfectly normal with most good breeders. Purebred puppy contracts are a way for the breeder to spell out what is expected of them and of you regarding the purchase…
Gentle, intelligent, amiable, energetic, obedient, dependable, and easy going History and Origin of the Labrador Retriever Labrador retrievers did in fact come from Labrador, Canada, it is believed involving the breeding of the black St. Hubert’s hound of France, Portuguese working water dogs, Pointer-type breeds, and possibly indigenous dogs owned by the people of the…
Some people don’t like the idea of dog crates, but they serve many uses. You’ve probably heard that, in the wild, wolves and dogs dig dens and a crate mimics this environment. The crate provides a safe, secure place for the dog to withdraw and be by himself. Many dogs prefer to sleep in them….