Archive for August, 2008
If one of the first things you think about when considering getting involved in Bulldog breeding is how much money you can make, it is probably better that you reconsider. You want to make sure that you are only getting involved with such activities if you are truly doing it for all of the right reasons and for nothing else. If you do not actually care about the animals, you could end up doing things that could land you in jail.
August 30th, 2008 | Posted in Own Pets | No Comments
Feline acne may affect both male and female cats of all ages. The specific causes of the disease are not known. Cats with weakened immune systems are more susceptible.
August 30th, 2008 | Posted in Own Pets | No Comments
It was Max von Stephanitz who gripped all the essential credits for the development of the highly talented, faithful and obedient German Shepherd. He solely conceptualized a great variety of sheep herding dogs into one single variety. He visualized a dog of righteous character, great working ability, loyal and comprehensively trainable. Shepherd dogs were known as the best working dogs in 18th and 19th centuries. The shepherds in Germany employed their dogs to direct their group of sheep as well as cattle. The first priority was given on their working ability, not on their appearance. The root of these dogs in historical timeline has not yet been identified.
August 29th, 2008 | Posted in Own Pets | No Comments
The first Boston Terrier breeder was Robert C. Hopper. This gentleman bought a dog bred from an Old English Bulldog and an English White Terrier. He bred the smallest of this dog’s puppies with both English and French Bulldogs. The result was the small, muscular, affectionate and companionable Boston Terrier. Boston Terriers are much more closely related to their Bulldog ancestors than the Terrier. They have been referred to by many names including Roundhead, Bull Terrier, Boston Bull and American Gentleman.
August 29th, 2008 | Posted in Own Pets | No Comments
Pet owners are always concerned with the proper way to care for their animals and when you decide to invest in a beagle for your family pet then your first concern should be the proper beagle health care tips. Owning a pet is a lot of work but there are some very simple ideas you can use to help keep your beagle healthy and happy and a part of your family for many years to come. Make sure regular visit to the vet is part of your beagle’s health plan and contact the vet if persistent problems arise.
August 28th, 2008 | Posted in Own Pets | No Comments
There are a lot of things to consider before choosing a new pet from a litter of cute Yorkshire Terrier puppies. Of course before you get a dog or any pet in general for that matter, you are going to want to be sure that you are going to be willing and able to put in the time and care that is going to be required of them. Sure owning a pet may sound exciting and fun to you at first, but you certainly do not want to realize that you made a mistake a couple weeks down the road.
August 28th, 2008 | Posted in Own Pets | No Comments
Bulldog information, concerning its earliest breeding history, is a fascinating story. The history behind the Bulldog involves the ancient world including the Phoenicians, Britons and Romans. The Bulldog finds its ancestors among the oldest and largest dogs used since prehistoric times. At that time, humans, in Europe, North Africa and Asia, used large and courageous dogs to help them hunt large herbivores.
August 27th, 2008 | Posted in Own Pets | No Comments
Pottery remains from the Han Dynasty of China (about 206 BC) show a wrinkly big dog. Could this be a representation of one of the earliest Shar Peis? It is unknown for certain exactly when the Shar Pei popped into its wrinkled existence, but it is known that they are distinctly Chinese.
August 26th, 2008 | Posted in Own Pets | No Comments
Pugs are great dogs for many reasons but namely because they are affectionate, gentle, and loving. They make great pets even when there are young children involved and when they are trained properly they are very obedient and well behaved. They are perky, small dogs that have a short coat and a cute inquisitive face. They are also extremely smart.
August 25th, 2008 | Posted in Own Pets | No Comments
When you are ready to choose a Shar Pei breeder you are going to need to ask a lot of the right questions because your breeder is someone you will be in contact with for many years to come. You need to trust your breeder and be able to communicate with them. And one of the ways you can determine that is by asking the right questions during the breeder search process. This is a little primer on what some of those questions could be and what answers you should be looking for.
August 25th, 2008 | Posted in Own Pets | No Comments