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THE AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB IS MADE UP OF EIGHT GROUPS
Many breeders use the initials AKC when they talk about their purebred puppies. The AKC is for purebred dogs. It’s a pedigree registry of dogs born in the United States and the initials stand for the American Kennel Club. They have developed breed standards, registers puppies of recognized breeds and promotes events for purebred dogs … [View Details]
TEACHING YOUR DOG TRICKS
Teaching your pet tricks is easiest when you work with their nature, not against it. Most dogs are eager to please and respond enthusiastically to rewards. Teaching tricks is often as much a matter of simply using those rewards to direct or build on a spontaneous behavior as it is teaching an entirely foreign … [View Details]
CARING FOR YOUR DOG IN THE WINTER MONTHS
Brrr! It’s cold outside. When you bundle up to fight the chill, do the same for your dog. They need to be protected from the elements as well. Here are some winter care tips for your doggy friend. Indoor dogs aren’t as much affected as their outdoor counterparts when it comes to sleeping arrangements. Indoor … [View Details]
TRAVELING WITH YOUR DOG
In today’s world traveling with your dog has become more common. People bring their pets with them when they travel by car and by air. The four legged family member is no longer left home alone. Hotels and airplanes have made a trip with your dog easier and more accommodating. Most dogs … [View Details]
GROOMING THE FAMILY DOG (A Few Short Tips)
Just as proper grooming is important for humans, so too ensuring that your dog remains healthy is part of the grooming experience. Here are some grooming tips. * Depending upon the breed of the dog, that is, long-haired or short-haired, regular brushing should be part of the grooming routine. This prevents the hairs from … [View Details]
IS YOUR FAMILY READY FOR A DOG?
There are many things to consider before choosing a dog for the family. While all pets require attention, there are some who demand more than others. In addition, there is the cost factor as well as making the determination as to whether or not having small children in the home is conducive to owning a … [View Details]
IS YOUR PUPPY CHEWING ITS WAY THROUGH YOUR HOME
Puppy chewing doesn’t start as soon as he is born because puppies are born without teeth. Sometime between the ages of three and five months a puppy starts to get its adult teeth. Teething is painful for them just as it is for human babies. Provide him with cold or cooled chew toys after they’re … [View Details]
DOG GONE JOKES
His Best Side How Dogs And Men Are The Same: Both take up too much space on the bed. Both have irrational fears about vacuum cleaning. Both mark their territory. Neither tells you what’s bothering them. The smaller ones tend to be … [View Details]
SKUNK ODOR REMOVAL
Your dog rushed out ahead of you to the back yard at night. Despite the lights on the house you can’t spot your dog but you smell something. The undeniable smell that tells you a skunk is nearby. You call your dog to “come” and as he heads straight to you that awful smell … [View Details]
FUN FACTS NO FICTION
The Irish Wolfhound is the largest breed of dog reconized by the AKC. The Irish Wolfhound weighs 105 lbs to 125 lbs and stands 30? to 35? tall. Dogs regulate their body heat by panting. 70% of dog owners sign their names on greeting cards. Every minute dogs take 10 to 30 breaths. Bassett Hounds … [View Details]
