February 25, 2008 at 9:37 am
· Filed under Dog Breeds
photo credit: ktylerconk
First, let me explain myself. I am not impartial to Dachshunds. I owned two beautiful Long Haired Miniature Dachshunds for 15 years. My boss had a Miniature Wire Haired Dachshund that often came into the office. And close friends of mine Long Haired Miniature Dachshunds as pets.
We had miniature dogs at that time because we worked, and they fit perfectly into our working schedule. They were little enough to keep in the house while we were gone to work.
Our Rusty And Dasher, And Our Rabbit, Thumper
Evidence of the Dachshund as a breed is not found till the sixteenth century. Back then they were called the Little Burrow Dog, Dacksel, or Badger Dog. The modern name means badger (dachs) and hund, meaning dog in German.
These dogs would follow its prey, enter the burrow, pull it out and kill it.
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February 12, 2008 at 8:06 am
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Photo by sannse at the City of Birmingham Championship Dog Show, 29th August 2003
Affenpinscher originated in Germany. Nicknamed “Monkey Dog”.
Considered a toy dog, and a companion breed.
Weight: 7-8 lb Height: 10 inches Coat: Rough & thick Color: Black, gray, silver, red, black and tan, Life Span: 11-12 years
Affenpinschers have a distinct appearance that some associate with terriers. They are different from terriers, however, in that they are actually part of the pinscher-schnauzer subgroup of group 2 in the FCI classification so often get along with other dogs and pets. Read the rest of this entry »
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February 6, 2006 at 7:58 am
· Filed under Dog Breeds, Lifestyle Pets
Keeping your dog clean is an important responsibility for every dog ownerDental Pack for Large Dogs: Daily Oral Care for Dogs
One of the most often overlooked areas in care of Pit
Bulls involves dental health. It is important not only in caring for his teeth,
but in also protecting his overall well being. Being able to chew food properly
affects digestion, which can lead to all kinds of health problems for your Pit
Bull. Learning how to care for your Pit Bull’s dental health needs at home can
save you a lot of out of pocket expense over your Pit Bull’s
lifetime.
Believe it or not, you should try to brush your dog’s
teeth at least once everyday. Just like
you, your Pit Bull will have plaque and tartar that can destroy his teeth or
lead to gum disease. It could result in your Pit Bull losing his teeth, or
developing an infection.
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