Tag: Dogs
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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 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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Italian Dog Breeds
Italian dog breeds fit into a variety of categories, but are not as well-known like English or German breeds that have become known across the world. But the variety offered by Italian breeds is just as impressive as that from other countries—from the tiny Maltese lapdog, to the massive Neapolitan Mastiff, Italian dog breeds cover…
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How to Teach a Dog Not to Bite
Dogs that bite can pose a great risk to people in the household, visitors, and strangers, so it is important to deal with this issue as swiftly as possible as soon as it starts so that it does not develop into a major behavioral problem. Puppy Mouthing & Biting There are two types of issues…
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Scandinavian Dog Breeds
As you might expect, Scandinavian dog breeds are mostly heavy coated breeds which are well-suited for the cold Nordic regions of Europe. The breeds from this region are mostly hunting and working breeds which were developed to contribute to the everyday lives of locals in hunting and herding activities. Norwegian Elkhound The national dog of…
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Volunteering with Animals
Animal lovers don’t always have the opportunity to have a pet companion in their lives, but would still like to be involved with the furry creatures in some way. But volunteering is not only for those without pets; those who already have their own dog, cat, or another critter may still want to contribute to…
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Spanish Dog Breeds
Spanish dog breeds aren’t as common or well-known as other country dog breeds such as German or British ones; however, there is a great variety of dogs that originated in Spain. Spanish Mastiff The Spanish Mastiff is a giant dog breed which was originally bred as a guard dog. The breed was designed to be…
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Japanese Dog Breeds
Even though there are a couple of Japanese dog breeds which are well known across the world, the most ancient of Japanese breeds are not well publicized, and are rare outside of Japan. All of Japan’s ancient dog breeds are Spitz-type dogs, and were bred to withstand cold weather and have great hunting instincts. A…
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Getting Rid of Dog Smell
We love our dogs, but sometimes they can be stinky! Even though their stinkiness does not make us love our pooches any less, the odor is still off-putting, and it would be nice not to have to deal with it. What Makes Dogs Smelly? There are a few areas on a dog’s body that produce…
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10 Most Famous Dogs in History
Laika: Laika’s life started as a stray on the streets of Moscow; but as luck would have it, she was picked up for the Soviet space program in 1957. On November 3rd, 1957, Laika was launched into orbit on board Sputnik 2. She was the first living being that traveled into space; but unfortunately, did…