Deciding on what kind of dog to bring into the family is an easy decision when one of your choices is a Golden Retriever. They are considered the number one family dog among animal lovers. Loving, affectionate, good with children, and loyal are just a few of the qualities that make them the right choice. Because they're an active dog, Golden Retriever puppy training can help raise a well behaved and happy valuable member of the family.Puppies...more
An exotic pet certainly seems to suit some people, and you may feel that it would be the ideal accessory to go with your designer labels and cosmopolitan lifestyle. Think it through before you rush out to find your exotic pet.Exotic pets include rodents, birds and reptiles - in fact any wild animal is categorized as exotic if it is not naturally found in homes. Their natural habitat is not a house, and taking them out of the wild can create...more
If a dog is man's best friend, then a Labrador retriever has to be family. There are no other animals on earth that can offer the companionship and loyalty that this particular breed does. If you're a loyal Labrador owner, you'll want to remember each and every one of them that you spend time with during the course of your lifetime. Many folks keep a scrapbook or photo album of Labrador pictures so they can look back fondly at all of those special four-legged friends that helped them get through life. If you're just starting yours, we'd like to offer a few suggestions.Labradors were bred for Life in a New WorldThe Labrador breed is a product of the new world, not the old. In the 15th Century, settlers in Newfoundland who were mainly English and Irish fishermen used Labradors, then known as "St John's Water Dogs", for retrieval and pulling in nets. It wasn't until the early 19th Century (1820) that the dogs were exported to England where the breed was established under its current name. Knowing this, any collector of commemorative photos or memorabilia should include some sketches or Labrador dog pictures from the early years when the breed was still gaining a foothold. Today,...more
The difference between human portraiture and animal portrait painting is that while humans don't mind posing, most animals do. An artist has to exert a lot of effort to get and capture an animal's attention. One female artist from Wilmington specializes in this particular field. She is one of those who belong to the Delaware family tree. She has a...more
Learn how to ride and train a good dressage circle. It is a combination of the rider training the horse to be supple and balanced in the circle and then the rider performing an accurate circle. How often do you train circles when preparing for a dressage competition?There is more to riding circles than just getting higher scores in dressage...more
How about a live rainbow that shimmers right in front of your eyes, 24x7? Sounds beautiful, isn't it? For those of you who know Koi fish, such a rainbow must be an old acquaintance! And for those who are just venturing into the Koi fish hobby, it will be a sight that comes in gratis with all the beauty, warmth and friendship that this 'very social' fish brings along.Koi is a domesticated, cold water fish that thrives very well in outdoor ponds. It is popular for its beauty and adaptability. It is originally a species of Carp that was first bred for colour mutations in ancient China. Koi, in its present form, owes its worldwide popularity to Japan. 'Koi' means Carp in Japanese. The fish that is known world over as 'Koi' is actually the brocaded carp or 'nishikigoi' in Japanese. The Japanese started breeding Koi for colour in early the 19th century. The hobby spread all over Japan in the early 1900s, after the fish was exhibited in the annual exposition in Tokyo. Eventually, the Koi journeyed to various parts of the world.Koi fish and Koi fish information is available in most pet stores. But if you want the best quality and information, with all the traits specific to the species,...more
The morning news and local papers always have tips and advice on how to protect your family and prepare for catastrophic events but you rarely hear about how to do the same for your pet. They'll mention first aid kits for children, but what about a...more
Most pet dogs have attitudes that can be pretty annoying and frustrating to every owner. Such attitudes include hyper-activeness, biting and teething, loud barking at people, uncontrolled behavior, sudden jumping and many more. While dogs are not...more
Are you planning to bring a new puppy home? But do you know which breed to buy and how to take care of them? Well, the following article will provide you information about puppies and the different ways to look after them.Everyone loves small...more
If you are looking for a simple and painless method of training your dog to follow your instructions, a dog shock collar could be right for you. Using one of the types of dog shock collars, you can train dogs quickly, effectively and humanely.Don't...more
Having a guinea pig can be a lot of fun. They start off as small cute animals and grow into cuddly fluffy animals. These animals make great pets and will need just a few supplies to keep them happy. The first thing that these critters will need, is a...more
Is it hard to train dogs?Like potty training, dog training is something you will have to be consistent with, and starts immediately as soon as your dog begins interacting with you. Training begins from day zero.Correct training can only be...more