Mar
10
The Old English Mastiff is the LARGEST breed of dog in the world
. .They can weigh anywhere from 110 pounds to the 343 pounds.
Zorba,an English mastuff ,held the world record of the world's
largest dog. Most Mastiff males weigh around 160-230 pounds and
females around 120-190 pounds. The hight of a mastiff can range
from 26 inches at the shoulder to 36 inches . The Irish Wolf
Hound and Great Dane can be taller then the mastiff , but do not
match the mastiff for weight and over all size . The ...
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Mar
9
The Pomeranian is one of they toy breeds and weighs between 3
and 7 pounds (there are larger poms, and although not to the
breed standard, they still make wonderful loving pets!).
Intelligent and vivacious, these little dogs will steal your
heart, but don't let them get away with too much as they must be
properly trained or they will become too demanding. With proper
care your Pom can live to about 15 years old.
History
Did you know the Pomeranian was once a much larger dog that
weighed around ...
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Mar
8
The Pom is a compact dog with a soft undercoat and harsh long
outer coat. He has a plumed tail that is upright with the end
laying flat along the back. His demeanor is alert and curious.
With his fox like appearance, the Pom has a short muzzle with
rounded skull, small ears and almond shaped bright eyes. The
Breed standard allows all colors. The AKC standard size for a
Pom is 3 to 7 pounds.
With todays tiny Poms weighing in at around 5 pounds, it's hard
to picture that these little cuties once ...
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Mar
7
Have you ever thought about what you need to do should your dog
' or another dog ' ever suffer a serious, life-threatening
injury? What if they have a severe allergy to an insect bite or
a bee sting? It's great to know your vet's phone number, but
what if something happens during off hours? What if you don't
know where the closest emergency animal clinic is located?
Augh! Enough with the questions already, right? Any emergency is
stressful and scary, and one involving that furry ...
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Mar
6
As there are certain health issues that affect only the female
dog, care should be taken to ensure that these are fully
understood before deciding whether or not to buy a bitch.
The most important concern is that of spaying.
Only those who are fully educated in all aspects of a specific
breed and who have the time and energy to put into making sure
that bloodlines are kept strong and healthy should ever consider
breeding. With that in mind, most owners of female dogs will not
be thinking of ...
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Mar
5
Why use a crate:
When used properly and not abused, crates are the fastest and
most humane method of housebreaking dogs. Dogs are den animals
that will instinctively seek out a small, cozy place to rest for
shelter and security. Crates act on a dog's instinct to keep its
den clean and unsoiled. Keeping your dog in a crate teaches him
to "hold it" until he can go in an appropriate place, which
helps your puppy develop his bladder control. For older dogs,
crates act as a "bedroom" where they can ...
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Mar
4
4 Ways In Which You Can Spoil Your Dog Rotten by Mark Eckenrode
You spoil your pooch as close to rotten as you can get, don't
you? Hey, who doesn't? It's almost impossible not to, with those
adorable, big, beautiful eyes, the little lashes, the soft fur
just behind the ears' they almost beg to be spoiled. But what
can you really do? There are all of those new doggie day spas,
doggie day cares, and other doggie luxury services, but how
often can you really afford things like that? I mean, ...
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Mar
3
5 Tips For Feeding A Happy, Healthy Dog by Mark Eckenrode
Do you really know all there is to know about your canine
companion's nutritional needs? Many pet owners think they're
doing what's best for their dogs when it comes to food, but in
reality they rely on pure instinct more than science. Nutrition
isn't a guessing game, even when it comes to your pooch. Think
about it ' if you were left to feed yourself based only on what
you craved and had no knowledge of what your body needs ...
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Mar
2
4 Ways In Which You Can Show Your Dog How Much You Love Him by
Mark Eckenrode
Do you have at least one framed photo of your dog somewhere in
your house... or maybe in your wallet? Is your dog pretty darn
close to being the very center of your universe? Do you love
spoiling him, respond to his every whimper and cry, and spend
hundreds of dollars on gourmet treats? To say that dogs are
man's best friend is anything but a cliché. You might be the
most miserable person in the world without a ...
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Mar
1
4 Things Frustrated Dog Owners Should Know by Mark Eckenrode
You've probably had a day or two when you felt like your dog
just wasn't paying any attention to you at all, right? You
talked, you yelled, you shouted, maybe you jumped up and down
and waved your arms, but she just wasn't interested in anything
you had to say to her in any tone of voice. You're not alone.
1. Your dog isn't human.
Unless you believe in pet psychics, there's really no way for
you to read your pooch's mind and figure ...
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