Chow Chow - Facts You Must Know Before Adopting Chow Chow -
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ricardo lumbardo
The Chow Chow, often referred as Songshi Quan, with the literal meaning of "puffy-lion dog", is a sturdy dog with square-shaped profile. They are medium sized, muscular breed of dog that weighs an average of 45-70 pounds, and stands 18-22 inches at the shoulders. Coat...
Curly-Coated Retriever - Facts You Must Know Before Adopting Curly-Coated Retriever -
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ricardo lumbardo
Large, athletic, and hardy, the Curly-Coated Retriever is known to have a distinct crisp curly coat. This sporty hunting retriever dog remains to be the tallest of the retriever breed, standing between 23-27 inches tall at the withers, and weighs 60-70 pounds. Coat The Curly-Coated...
Collie - Facts You Must Know Before Adopting Collie -
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ricardo lumbardo
The Collie is a lean, strong breed that has a well-proportioned body. This medium-sized herding dog is about 22-55 pounds, with the height of 22-26 inches. Coat The double-coated Collie has two varieties: the Rough, and the Smooth Collies. The rough variety has extensive,...
Coton De Tulear - Facts You Must Know Before Adopting Coton De Tulear -
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ricardo lumbardo
The Coton de Tulear is a little dog named after Tulear, a city in Madagascar, and for the cottony-textured coat. Comparable to a cotton ball, this small dog weighs between 9-13 pounds for males, 8-11 pounds for females, and stands 10-12 inches for males, 8.5-10.5...
Cocker Spaniel - Facts You Must Know Before Adopting Cocker Spaniel -
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ricardo lumbardo
The Cocker Spaniel has a sturdy breed with compact body. One of the most popular breeds, this dog is a well-balanced cheerful pet that has great speed and endurance. They weigh between 15-30 pounds in average, with the height of 15 inches at the withers....
Celebrity Pet Names to Inspire First Time Dog Owners -
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fidobuddy
So you got a new pet, now what do you name her? Wait! Is it a she or a he? As a first time dog owner you are likely to experience a lot of difficulty in choosing a pet name. You want the name to...
A Guide to Common Poodle Problems -
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Sandy Rutherforde
Poodles are a breed of dogs that originated from Germany and France. These dogs are known for their beautiful fur. Their fur is long, tightly curled and thick in texture. There is a particular pattern in which the poodle fur is trimmed for show. These...
Make Sure Fido Is Healthy From Head To Toe! -
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Michael Hrynewich
It's recommended that we humans go for a health check-up at least once a year. Our dogs are part of our families, so doesn't it make sense for Fido to go to the vet at least once a year, too? Taking the time, and spending...
Examining the Psychology of Human Interaction with Dogs -
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Pat Boardman
When looking for a new dog you are obviously going to want a smart one. The definition of smart is relative to our definitions; many people might say that the measure of a dog's intelligence is how well it responds to commands so they will...
Chicken Keeping Secrets - Chicken Keeping For Beginners -
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Paul Vincent
Chicken farming is never a demanding task to do. But with all there is to consider, some people are coming up empty handed with their ambition to become a little more self sufficient. If you happen to be one of them, you can always opt...
Chinese Crested - Facts You Must Know Before Adopting Chinese Crested -
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ricardo lumbardo
The Chinese Crested dog is an elegant, fine-boned toy dog that thrives on human companionship. Coming in two varieties, this breed has the Hairless and the Powder puff, born of the same litter. Weighing between 5-12 pounds and stands 9-13 inches tall, this little breed...
Cairn Terrier - Facts You Must Know Before Adopting Cairn Terrier -
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ricardo lumbardo
The Cairn Terrier is one among the oldest terrier breeds that is recognized as one of Scotland's working dogs that was bred for hunting prey among the cairns. This shaggy little breed weighs an average between 14-16 pounds, and stands 11-12 inches in height. Coat...
Safe Dog Toys -
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Paula Smith
Dog owners enjoy to think of their canines as children. "That's my small one," they'll say when referring to their dogs. They'll refer to themselves as "Mommy" or "Daddy" when talking to their canines as well. And, of course, they buy their dogs toys to...
Chesapeake Bay Retriever - Facts You Must Know Before Adopting Chesapeake Bay Retriever -
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ricardo lumbardo
The Chesapeake Bay Retriever is a resilient breed intended to rescue waterfowl from cold waters. With their sturdy build, thick coat, strength, and stamina made them best suited for this purpose. This water dog's average size is 55-80 pounds, 21-26 inches tall. Bred to work...
Chihuahua - Facts You Must Know Before Adopting Chihuahua -
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ricardo lumbardo
The only known breed to be naturally small, Chihuahuas are the smallest type of dog named after a state in Mexico where they got their name - Chihuahua. They weigh between 2-6 pounds and stands 6-9 inches average. Coat The coat of Chihuahuas have two...
Canaan Dog - Facts You Must Know Before Adopting Canaan Dog -
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ricardo lumbardo
The Canaan Dog is a mid-sized, squarely proportioned sturdy breed that originated from Israel. As natural herder, this breed has a typical pariah dog exterior. This robust spitz-type breed's average weight is between 45-55 pounds for the males, 35-45 pounds for females; their average height...
3 Easy Steps For How To Clean A Chicken Coop -
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Terry Johnston
All across the land people are building chicken coops and raising chickens in their backyards. Whether it is as a hobby, for fresh eggs or its being set up as a business to sell those eggs and poultry meat. One thing everyone agrees on, we...
Understanding the Survival Time for Dog with Cancer -
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Maude Fernandez
If you are looking for info about the survival time for dog with cancer, you must have visited a few dog forums every now and then. Forums offer a great resource since most of the people there share the same thoughts and feelings as you...
Free Range Chicken Coop - Keeping Chickens Safe While Allowing them Freedom -
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phil
For chickens that are allowed to free range they require a chicken coop that is much different than other types of coops. A free range chicken coop will have areas where a chicken can be outside as well as spots that it can find shade...
Toxoplasmosis and Pregnancy-How To Keep Your Cat, You and Your Baby Safe from Infection -
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Kate Rieger
Toxoplasmosis and pregnancy is one of the leading reasons why people get rid of their cat. Working for an animal shelter one of the most frustrating times is when an expectant mother or father drop of their family cat because they are expecting a newborn...