Dominant dogs require special training, but so do their owners. Too often, an exasperated dog owner will yell or lash out in sheer frustration when the dog pushes the owner beyond bearable limits. Or the overwhelmed Owner will treat the dog as Helen Keller’s parents treated her, turning her into “an animal” until Annie appeared on the scene. In the […]
The family Talpidae includes moles, shrew moles, and desmans, all of which are confined to northern North America and Eurasia. These predominantly burrowing insectivores (29 species in 12 genera) are very secretive and, due to their way of life, have generally been poorly studied. The species that, to date, has received the most attention from naturalists and biologists alike is […]
When it comes to safety, fashion and training, and considering the responsibility, commitment, style and fun that comes with owning a dog that makes us better people, many pet owners subscribe to the idea that dogs just need food for sustenance, time to mingle with other pups, and leisure time, but only a few understand the importance and necessity of […]
With an economy closely tied to South African mining, tourism, and ranching, the Republic of Botswana is efficiently flat. It is home to a large number of national parks and game reserves and has an abundance of wildlife and wetlands. Formerly a protectorate of Great Britain, it borders South Africa to the south and southeast, Namibia to the west, Zambia […]
Even if he was an avid hunter, there would have been many instances of misses and even if he had aimed well, he would not have hunted for the game for the obvious reason that he would not be able to track it. If you took a hunting dog with you, this would not have been the result because a […]
There must be many things worth knowing about Yorkshire Terrier dogs, but what are the most relevant and where can they be found? If you were thinking of buying a Yorkshire Terrier, what would you need to know to make sure you’re buying the right one for you and your family? These are the questions that this article will try […]
Imagine: It’s the first snow storm of a winter in Northern Ontario. A boy is walking home from school when he notices a small kitten struggling through the snow towards him. He is obviously lost. This scene took place in 1996. The boy was my nephew. She couldn’t ignore the trembling kitten, so she took it home, even though her […]
Dog adoption is rapidly gaining in popularity, but as people rush to find well-trained and active dogs, they often hit a dead end or simply get scammed in the process, failing to get the best adoption centers. adoption of dogs to work with. . One of the easiest ways to find a good dog shelter from which to adopt a […]
Description: This is a large, if not huge, hound. The dog’s back is very strong. We see a fairly narrow elongated head, in proportion to the body. The muzzle is long and the nose is wide and black. The eyes are large and the lower lips of the eyes are drawn down and turned outwards. The eyes are deep set […]
Breed Description The fox-like Schipperke is a square-built dog with an inquisitive and mischievous appearance. The typical adult female stands between 9 and 12 inches, while the adult male ranges in height from 11 to 13 inches. They usually weigh between 7 and 18 pounds. Coat The Schipperke has a thick double coat of medium length. They have soft fur […]
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