Author: Joseph Abbott
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Largest Cat Breeds
When it comes to domestic cats, most people don’t think of size. It is assumed that all cats are similarly sized, with maybe a bit of variation; however, that couldn’t be farther from the truth. We’ll take a look at five of the largest cat breeds from around the world. Savannah: The Savannah cat is…
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Largest Dog Breeds
Though mastiff breeds are known to be large, they are not the only category of dog that can claim a spot on the largest dog list. As you’ll note, the largest of the breeds are all working breeds which were developed to either guard livestock, property, or hunt large game. So let’s dive in and…
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Dog Behaviorist: What is the Difference Between a Dog Trainer & Behaviorist
Dog owners are often faced with unruly pets, either as young puppies or adult dogs; however, not all problems stem from lack of training—in many cases the issues arise from conditions that result in a dog being fearful, aggressive, or generally destructive. These are not the consequences of lack of or bad training, but rather…
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Types of Hunting Dogs
Nowadays, most dogs are either considered family members, or companions, but most breeds of dogs were developed in order to accomplish certain jobs, and a good portion of those breed were created for hunting a variety of game. Hounds Hounds are breeds which have been developed to track by scent or sight and chase prey.…
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What Makes a Dog Show Quality?
We have all seen those superbly groomed and manicured canines strut around on the show floor, but what makes a dog truly show quality? Each kennel club, has its own list of approved breeds, and specific breed standards by which each breed is judged. So, at the most basic level, a dog must meet the…
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Are you Obsessed with Your Pet?
Many would suggest that there is no such thing as obsession with a pet, and that pets are part of the family (even if the pet is a $0.25 fish from the pet shop). An inordinate amount of money is spent on pets, and recent figures suggest that over $60 billion per year is spent…
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Least Shedding Cat Breeds
The term hypoallergenic and non-shedding is often used to describe certain breeds of cat; but, there are no cat breeds that are non-shedding, and there is no such thing as hypoallergenic. There are, however, cat breeds which have only a low amount of shedding which is consequently good for those suffering from pet allergies. Bengal…
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Least Popular Dog Breeds
People always want to know about the most popular things in the world. There are plenty of lists about the most popular dogs, cats, movies, cities, cars, and so on, but there are very few resources dedicated to the unpopular. It is worth noting that dog breeds that are not popular are not so due…
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Least Popular Cat Breeds
Cats were domesticated thousands of years ago, and have been workers for and companions to humans for just as long. Though there is not as much variety in cat breeds as there in the canine world, there are a variety of breeds that have varying levels of popularity. Cyprus Cat: It is believed that the…
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Working Cats
The common conception of the domesticated cat is that it lays about, purrs, and occasionally chases a laser pointer; however, cats can do much more if given the opportunity. Working cats spend their day keeping a variety of sites clean of rodents that can carry disease, and cause damage to crops, livestock, and property. Working…