The English Springer Spaniel is a medium sized, compact and robust dog. Their coat is medium-long in with feathering on the legs, body and tail. The show and field dogs can look very different, show dogs have much longer fur and much more feathering and also have longer ears. They can stand up to 18-20 inches and weigh between 50-55lbs, field dogs however often weigh less and are finer boned. They can come in many coat colors and those are, blue...more
People from a variety of age groups and walks of life enjoy having their own cookie jar collections. No matter what subgroup these people fall in each of their collections needs to have at least one cat cookie jar in them. Since cookie jars have become so popular you can find one that will fit anyone's personal style and personality. There are so many different choices when you are looking for a cat cookie jar that you might feel overwhelmed...more
Singapore, 11 May 2010 - Looking to do something different yet educational this June school holidays? Catch a rare glimpse of the magnificent birds of prey up close, take a march with the penguins and spend the night with flamboyant flamingos. A great way for families to bond and for kids to have fun while learning more about birds, the Bird Quest Camp and the Sleep with the Flamingos Family Camp at the Jurong Bird Park promise to be an enriching experience. The two day Bird Quest Camp from 3-4 June 2010 is a full day camp just for children between the ages of 6-11, without a sleep over. The interactive nature of the camp will allow participants to embark on an expedition for some up close avian encounters while socialising and having a spot of fun with the other camp participants. Be awed and fascinated at the newly-opened Bird Discovery Centre, unearthing the secrets of nest making and learning all about eggs, feathers and flight. There is also the opportunity for a rapturous encounter with the majestic birds of prey, discovering how their adaptations make them the kings of the skies. What could be more fun than learning about all things avian in the good company of other...more
The Importance of Pet Nutrition By: dan keenan About the Author Tammy Knight has written articles on dog nutrition and pet nutrition. She has great knowledge about puppy nutrition and canine nutrition. To know more about these subjects, keep reading her informative articles. (ArticlesBase SC #2914847) ...more
Experience one of the less well known winter sports when you vacation in Park City, Utah. The Rocky Mountains offer the ideal terrain for any winter sport, but dog sledding is especially fun.Even though dog sledding is a purely recreational sport today, this has not always been the case. For hundreds of years before around the 1800s, dog sledding was used as a main form of transportation around the Arctic region of the world. Dog sledding was used for a long time even after snowmobiles and airplanes were invented because the harsh weather conditions would prevent these new technologies from working properly. Dogs were the only way cargo and people could travel through many of the northern wildernesses for a long time. Some researchers even believe that the peoples that inhabited that region would not have been able to live there without the assistance of the dogs and sleds. The dogs were responsible for the transportation of everything including daily necessities, mail, and medicine. The first dog sled races that we know of today occurred between 1850 and 1886. In 1886, a sled dog race was help at the Winter Carnival in Minnesota.This race has become a tradition that has lasted to...more
Natures Defenders Best Yet For Cats is made from naturally available ingredients, which consists of 10% of cedar oil and 90% of Silane fluid. The combination of these ingredients is quite effective, and it can protect your lovable cat from over 75...more
The choice of the size of a parrot cage is determined by the size of the parrot. When selecting a cage for a parrot serious consideration has to be given to the size of the parrot. The parrot should be able to flutter its wings and move around...more
Images of dogs closely resembling these breeds are depicted on the walls of the tombs of the Egyptian pharaohs. Due to some unscrupulous breeders and unmindful owners, a few breeds within the terrier group have developed rather notorious reputations....more
Successful dog training is the goal of responsible dog owners. It is not only beneficial to everyone in a household or family but also to neighbors, mail carriers, other pets, and children. The hard part of course is making a decision on what school...more
When you were watching that motion picture last night, you'll have seen a stumpy Tail Cattle Dog or an achtelhund or a tiny Siberian Husky. The question that you thought about is - 'Is my Pumi ready to be in the movies? ' Ok, your vet tells you that...more
The Bedlington Terrier dog looks like a little lamb. This breed has a pear shaped skull, which narrows towards the muzzle, but is deep and round to look at. The jaw meets in a level or scissor bite. The next strong feature you see is their ears, here...more