The Siberian Husky is a beautiful big breed that was originally used as a working dog in places with cold climate. The athletic and strong build plus the stamina that it packs made it very good at pulling sleds with heavy cargo or people. Its thick coat helped it seal in the warmth it needed to combat the extreme weather. This is what made them the preferred choice of dog breed amongst countries like Alaska; they are one of the few breeds that...more
The Papillon breed originated from France, that's why the given name for this pooch is a French term. When translated into English, it means "butterfly" - a very beautiful flying insect with intricate designs of silk-like beauty. This happens to be very descriptive of this dog, because clearly both specimens are nice to look at. The coat of a Papillon is long and silky, coming in the color white with patches of other colors such as black, red,...more
The sweet and likable Miniature Schnauzer is usually considered a delight to be around. He's generally friendly and pleasant and makes a good pet for many kinds of households.General Appearance and DescriptionIt's believed that the Miniature Schnauzer is a result of a cross between the Standard Schnauzer and the Affenpinscher, with perhaps a Poodle included in the mix somewhere. He is likely of German descent, because "schnauze" is German for muzzle.Mini Schnauzers are intelligent and sweet dogs that are loyal and dependable companions.Miniature Schnauzers are small dogs that have both a bushy beard and mustache. Their eyebrows are also prominent. In fact, Schnauzers are often groomed so that their beard and mustache are accentuated.The coat is long and silky with a slight curl to it. Schnauzers are most commonly salt and pepper colored, but they can also be all black, all white, or black and silver with a soft colored undercoat.Basic TemperamentThe Schnauzer is a happy and perky playmate. He's smart, energetic and obedient. If you think of your pets as like children, the Schnauzer is a good fit for you. He's much like a child, because he's playful, alert and happy and always in...more
The Chow Chow is an extremely cute dog, which is often perceived by many to be a teddy bear or lion. This breed has been around for thousands of years originating from Mongolia, where they were kept as watch dogs. What makes it so special and different from other pets is its fierce loyalty. On the outside side it may look adorable and cuddly, but...more
When a dog meets another, it's natural for them to go to the behind and take a sniff. This is a normal social practice among our pets that done to identify one another. Each dog has their own unique smell, which they use for marking territory or remembering a fellow pet. Again it's normal and isn't anything to be worried about - but what about...more
Buying memorial plaques for pets is something more and more people are doing today, to honor and remember their pets.When I was a boy, back in the 50's, there wasn't any pet shops or Internet to buy memorial plaques or grave stones to mark your pets grave. The best you could do was make one yourself or hire someone else to do it. I believe pets of all kinds are gifts from God for children and adults to enjoy and love. Pets, can teach us so much about life, about love, losing someone we love, what unconditional love really is, forgiveness, and so many other things we experience with human relationships as we go through life. If you have ever owned and loved a dog you know what I'm talking about. We can sometimes treat a dog and even some other pets badly, and they seem to forget and forgive us very quickly, it would sure be nice if humans could do the same.My dad let me have a dog when I was 7 years old, we were constant companions for about seven years. One day he didn't come home, two weeks passed and one day a farm neighbor stopped by and told us he had found my dog dead in one of his fields. He was apparently killed by other dogs.I remember the terrible feeling of loss I...more
Folks are not the only ones who be afflicted by arthritis. Even your pets can fall victim of this unpleasant disease. If you are looking for a natural way to treat this unpleasant pet illness, Flexpet with CM8 may be worth looking into.The CM8...more
Dog ticks, these creepy blood suckers get under everyone's skin, sucking up anyone they can while causing irritation and illness in their victim. Ticks spend most of their lives with their mouths buried inside a mammal's flesh, feeding on their...more
The beautiful colors of Betta Fish that catch our eye did not exist when the species was first discovered. Due to the fact that the Siamese people were solely interested in their fighting ability, breeding practices concentrated more on building...more
When you have a pet, you need to make sure that you are able to take care of it, to make sure that your pet is healthy and happy you should have all of the pet care information that is available to you. You can find pet care information from your...more
Over the years there have been more instruction manuals written about breeding and raising discus fish than any other exotic fish. This is due to the fact that they are highly popular with most pet owners. You will need to know the preferred living...more
Shelties are possibly the couch potato's best buddies, but before they learned to loaf around, they were already living a colorful history. They started out in the 1700s in Shetland Islands off Scotland, and they were busy the whole day guarding and...more