The word “pedigree” is derived from the French pied de gris, which translated means “crane’s foot. ” Its use is due to the fancied resemblance to the long, spreading toes of the crane of the manner in which the lines of names diverge to record the ancestry of an animal.
The term “family tree” expresses [...]
My dog used to get fleas every summer season like clockwork. As soon as the weather started warming up, she’d start scratching. The scratching got so bad at times that her hair would fall out in certain areas, revealing skin that was red and raw. I of course did everything I could [...]
If you own a dog, you know one of the biggest concerns you have is making sure your dog gets enough exercise. Not only do they need to be walked for the sake of exercise, they also need to be walked in order to use the ‘restroom’. Because many of us are so [...]
The family dog is a staple is many households. For a lot of us, our dogs are simply just another family member. We love taking our dog out on walks, running around the backyard and for the occasional road trip. The thing that makes having the dog in the car a bit [...]
The dogs which take their name from the island of Newfoundland appeal to all lovers of animals. There are now two established varieties, the black and the white and black. There are also bronze-coloured dogs, but they are rare.
The black variety of the Newfoundland is essentially black in colour, but this does not [...]
One possible present that we could give to our dog loving friends this Christmas is a set or two of dog Christmas ornaments. We know that dog lovers’ eyes show sparks whenever they get to see things that have anything to do with dogs. And this Yuletide season adding these dog Christmas ornaments [...]
My husband and I decided to surprise our son with a new puppy for his 10th birthday a few weeks ago. He had been asking for a pet for the longest time, but we didn’t feel that he was ready to handle the responsibility until now. One condition we placed on adopting the [...]
Dog fighting is not new. It has been around for hundreds of years. In ancient times, dogs were needed to fight off animal predators to protect their people, property and flocks. They had to be capable of fighting wild boars, bears and mountain lions any other threatening predator. There are a [...]
Welsh terrier dogs were originally bred as hunting dogs. However, this native breed of Wales soon rose to become show dogs. Breeders attempted to outdo each other by developing the Welsh terrier dogs’ wiry coats and coloration. People often take a Welsh terrier dog as a pet because it is one of [...]
Terriers are small dogs of various breeds originally used for turning out foxes, rats, rabbits etc from the ground. Characteristics and features of terrier dogs have been introduced and strengthened by breeding with animals who already demonstrated the desired traits. The terrier dogs are small to medium size and are often [...]
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