These were the first dogs we ever owned as a married couple, Rusty and Dasher, and our Rabbit, Thumper.  Little, but lots of attitude, and awesome companions.  I still miss them dearly.

The old adage that good things come in small packages couldn’t be truer with regards to the lively, lovable Dachshund, affectionately referred to collectively as doxies.

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Although it’s hard to imagine anyone abandoning one of these clever little canines, sadly it happens all too often. Fortunately, the Dachshund Rescue South Florida is committed to rescuing Dachshunds, giving them a chance to live online better lives.

That’s why we are so pleased to report that The Dr. Jane’s HealthyPetNet Foundation has granted a financial award to this worthy organization to help them cover the costs of much-needed veterinary services.

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Your active, fun loving Terrier needs training. Take advantage of the smart side of this little active package of a dog. An untrained terrier is not fun.

The westie is a small package of a dog with a giant’s personality, with an equally big global following worldwide. People want the dog as a pet, a show dog, an obedient competitor, or sometimes all of the above! Are you a westie owner with the aim of helping your westie achieve his very best? Well, prepare to be barraged with a wall of mommy/daddy concerns up to your neck!

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Early in the morning, all west highland terriers are models of vigilance as they applies the best of their energies on some exciting looking object, furry critter, or sound. If nothing piques the breed’s curiosity, he will want to be part of the intriguing looking activity you are busy with. With his near-stubby tail as a handy handle in case he gets stuck in some vermin hole, and his erect ears always alert for anything strange, the westie is ever-ready to tackle any adventure!

The dog’s double coat also deserves mention. It is actually a good defense against the elements, and even from the claws and teeth of some retaliating furry he is after. Proper hand stripping can uncover the hard coat, and give the dog a neater appearance without having to pay to some expensive groomer. The adult’s coat still sheds somewhat. One positive note to the adult coat is that it does not have the usual oils, which means it is free from the usual doggy odor, and can be more easily cleaned of dirt.

The west highland white terrier can actually afford to postpone a bath for a few months, The reason behind this is that he will only need frequent brushing and the odd dry cleaning in order to be completely clean. This last procedure involves applying some corn starch into the coat. When the powder is brushed out, the soil is discarded too. The minimum grooming needed for a non-show westie is once every eight to twelve weeks. Otherwise, once a week or twice is needed for a show ring dog.

Those under the illusion that the westie is a lap dog are in for a surprise. The dog actually dislikes the cuddling! Many westies will start squirming in seconds after being held. While the breed truly likes to keep all family members within sight, he wants to do so from the vantage view of a corner of the room, or on top of some furniture, its head resting playfully on a level higher than the body. Nevertheless, exceptions for this exist on both sexes of the dog.

Is there a serious gardener at home? Keep in mind that for many westies or most of the other terrier breeds, the best recreation is to go digging and getting lost in the burrows and holes of some quarry.

To end, the westie may not be the best dog breed for you if you are out of the house for most of the day, or prefer a dog that is content warming the couch. West highland white terriers can get very attached to their humans, and are very prone to separation anxiety whenever they are away from you. Despite being an active terrier by tradition, they are not exercise-hungry, but they are prone to bored without proper west highland white terrier training, and without attention and human companionship.

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Hmm, I never heard of this breed before, so would like to share it with you.

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Hungarian Vizslas are known as Hungary’s National dog. They are hunting dogs and they’ve made their first appearance in Central Europe around 13th – 14th century. Talking about Hungarian Vizslas breed, they are one of the most purest dog breeds in the world. They are usually active and happy go lucky and their temparament is easy.

The personality of Hungarian Vizslas are known to be somewhere between that of a Pointer and a Spaniel. They are known to be difficult to train due to their stubborn yet sensitive nature. Smell is something that distracts Hungarian Vizslas big time. So if you were calling its name but at the same time if it smells something that it feels is worth the search, you will find it running around like mad in search of the smell.

Although Hungarian Vizslas make good friends to children and other dogs, they are timid in nature when they come in to contact with other buy people. So you should start socializing the puppy quite soon.

These dogs should be ideally brought up in a house with a garden as they will not like or survive an apartment life. Hungarian Vizslas also needs daily exercise to keep it fit and prompt and it may be the happiest if it is given a job such as to hunt or retrieve. So the best bet is that an owner who enjoys jogging or a hunting will thoroughly enjoy the company of this dog.

Patience is a virtue for any owner of a Hungarian Vizslas plus physical strength is a must because Hungarian Vizslas because they would grow up to 21-24 inches at the shoulder and would weight up to 45-60 pounds.

Also remember that the short coat on Hungarian Vizslas needs constant grooming, so that is another area you should be willing to take over as the owner of Hungarian Vizslas. So make sure you allocate the enough time aside for training and grooming for your dear Hungarian Vizsla.

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You remember the first time you took your pet home and thinking how cute and lovable he is although he could weigh around 200 lbs. when they are fully grown but you’re wrong. The moment he steps into your house, he will really make himself feel at home in an annoying way. Well, you can’t blame your dog. English Mastiff dogs are dogs. But you can somehow learn by yourself how to give them proper care and training and for now, this is the only thing you need to know first.

So, how do you care for a Mastiff? Always remember that these are gargantuan dogs and they need more than just the regular way in taking care of it. According to a personal acquaintance who has his own English Mastiff dog, you have to make sure that you have more-than-enough supply of food around. Aside from a very hearty eater, Mastiff dogs gets hungry easily. They are constantly hungry most of the time. They’re not the same with any regular-sized pet dogs which you only need to be fed two or three times a day.

His own Mastiff eats all throughout the day. After breakfast, there are at least 3 in-between meals before lunch. Before the day ends, his Mastiff can be fed up to three times more and after dinner, it’s cookies once again. He also added that he had learned soft tabs review a lot of things on how to take care of his Mastiff with the help of a book guide which he had purchased through the Internet.

He added that it’s usually easier to train and care for these gigantic dinosaurs if they are still Mastiff puppies. As pups, these furry friends are just any other normal-sized dogs with normal size. But they can grow twice or thrice as big than any other dog when they reach the age of about a year.

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These dogs have many superior qualities and are perfect for the first time dog owners.

Yorkshire Terriers are ideal pets and companions for young and old alike,always ready for a romp in the yard with the children or are just as content to sit by the fireside with the older folks.

With their fine silky coats, lack of doggy odor, and no shed policy, they are ideal for house dogs. A Yorkshire Terrier is very adapted to city dwelling and can adjust to any surrounding, no matter how large or small.

He is very clean, easily trained and requires a minimum of care. A few minutes daily grooming him keeps him in top condition. He loves affection and returns lots of devotion in return.

He does not need to be pampered and has lots of terrier fire, spirit and courage. He makes an excellent watchdog and does not bark excessively. He is very instinctive and attractive.

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