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Breed Spotlight

admin — Thu, 14 Oct 2010 11:49:07 +0000

Labrador Retriever (Sporting Group) • Original Purpose: Hunting dog • AKC Recognition: 1917 • Temperament: Gentle, outgoing, eager-to-please • Did You Know: The Lab is one of the prime breeds selected as guide and rescue dogs. • Read more about the Labrador Retriever. Canaan Dog (Herding Group) • Original Purpose: Guard and herding dog • [...]

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Breed Spotlight

admin — Fri, 17 Sep 2010 22:48:40 +0000

Poodle (Standard & Miniature: Non-Sporting Group; Toy: Toy Group) • Original Purpose: Retriever • AKC Recognition: 1887 • Temperament: Active, intelligent, dignified • Did You Know: The Poodle's coat will cord if left to grow naturally. • Read more about the Poodle. Manchester Terrier (Terrier & Toy Group) • Original Purpose: Vermin hunter • AKC [...]

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What is a Service Dog?

admin — Fri, 10 Sep 2010 01:03:20 +0000

What is a Service Dog? Most people are familiar with the concept of a guide dog for the blind and the visually impaired or a hearing dog for the deaf and hearing impaired. Service dogs for people with disabilities other than those related to vision or hearing, guide dogs for the blind and visually impaired [...]

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Can Dogs and Cats Get Along?

admin — Sun, 20 Jun 2010 11:28:08 +0000

The thought of cats and dogs living together almost immediately elicits comic images of a “dog chasing cat” scenario. Although we have all seen the cartoons for decades, that isn’t necessarily the true nature of the relationship. According to the American Kennel Club’s 21st Century Dog Owners Study, 38% of dog owners also own cats. [...]

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Choosing The Right Breed of Dog For Me

vicki — Sun, 17 May 2009 11:59:37 +0000

When you are ready to get a dog, you'll find that there are many breeds available to you. Whether you go to a breeder or you are curious about the background of some of the lovely dogs you can find at a shelter, If you are someone who is looking for a dog that will [...]

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It’s My Favorite Time of Year

vicki — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 01:41:25 +0000

It's my favorite time of year! Its time for the Westminster Kennel Club Dog show and the Crufts Dog show. Westeminster is held in February each year and takes place in New York City at Madison Square Garden. Often called "American's Dog Show", I would be the first to agree. It's America's First and Only [...]

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New Breed Standards

vicki — Sun, 18 Jan 2009 19:14:55 +0000

While going thru my local newspaper I came upon this clip and decided to post it- New Breed Standards:A Britain's Kennel Club has announced major reforms to breed standards and accepted breeding practices for purebred dogs. The changes come in response to concerns that purebreds have serious health problems as a reult of breeding for [...]

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What breed of dog should go to the White House?

vicki — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 02:01:01 +0000

The election is over, finally. We have a new family moving into the White House and a promise was made to his daughters. That promise was when the campaign was over the family would purchase a puppy. So the new media frenzy is now involved around the question "what breed of dog should go to [...]

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Dog Gestation

admin — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 16:00:15 +0000

A female dog goes into heat roughly two times a year. The first time they go into heat is when they are around seven to eight months old. However, small breeds may start sooner than that. You will often be able to tell that your dog is about to go into heat by looking at [...]

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Pre-Natal Care For Puppies

admin — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 16:00:11 +0000

The first thing that you want to do is to record when your dog first becomes pregnant. You can expect for your dog to give birth around two months later, or 60 days. Be sure that you make arrangements to be at home during this, and are prepared for the birth. Avoid giving your dog [...]

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Dog Breeding Tie

admin — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 03:58:09 +0000

Male dogs can begin developing sperm as young as seven months. However, most of them will develop it between ten months and one year. Stud dogs are generally at their best, in terms of sperm production and mating at between 1 1/2 and 4 years. After about four years, there will be a noticeable decrease [...]

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DNA Testing To Help Dog Breeds

admin — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 22:15:50 +0000

There is a lot of controversy surrounding the DNA testing of dogs, specifically breeders versus buyer’s mentality, but there is no way to deny that DNA testing can significantly help any dog breed. The problem with breeding is that is has been going on for so long and certain breeds are genetically predisposed to certain [...]

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What To Consider Before Breeding Your Dog

admin — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 14:32:53 +0000

There are several crucial things to consider before breeding your dog. These are things that you need to be aware of and familiarize yourself before you take the first step towards breeding your dog – in fact, knowing some essential facts should be your first step. The population for domesticated pets is getting incredibly out [...]

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How To Find A Reputable Breeder

admin — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 14:31:27 +0000

In order to find a reputable breeder, you first need to recognize and familiarize yourself with what a reputable is and what a reputable breeder does. Anyone can take a male and female dog, mate them together, and breed puppies, and a lot of people do actually do this, then they sell the puppies for [...]

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Dog Breeding: An Introduction

admin — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 18:17:13 +0000

Dog breeding is not an endeavor which should ever be taken lightly, and it should never be done for the wrong reasons. For instance, if you are in it for the money, then stop now. If you want to breed your dog because you want a puppy just like him or her, then stop now. [...]

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Keys To Breeding Healthy Dogs

admin — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 23:30:18 +0000

Numerous people across the world love to keep dogs as their pets. They will do everything to keep their dogs in the best of health. These people also like to breed their dogs, either to increase their numbers or to make money out of them. However, most of them do not have a fair idea [...]

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PitBull Breeding

admin — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 14:54:09 +0000

Pit Bulls are definitely the most sold and purchased breed of dog in America. Pit Bulls, or more specifically the American Pit Bull Terriers, are still preferred by Americans for their agility, strength and faithfulness, in spite of the recent bad press. Pit Bull breeders are usually well-equipped with the knowledge of genetics and the [...]

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Find the Best Small Breeding Dog

admin — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 15:48:45 +0000

A small breeding dog is the perfect pet for all of us who live in little cubbyhole-like apartments. Larger dogs, when stuffed into such flats, usually spend their time galloping from one end of the flat to the other in less time than you can say Indiana Jones and, with time, come to dolefully detest [...]

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Selecting Your Dog Breeder

admin — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 19:57:26 +0000

Puppies start learning immediately. Reputable breeders are aware of this and are very involved in doing early training prior to you taking the pup into your home. They do constructive socialization, introduce the pup to the home environment and may even do some early potty training. A well-mannered, easily trained puppy is one of your [...]

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The Fundamentals of Dog Breeding

admin — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 00:38:10 +0000

The Goals of Dog Breeding: Good temperament should be the first goal in breeding. Every breeder should be on the lookout for shyness, fear of strangers, refusal to leave a common environment, fear of unexpected changes and excessive activities in their dogs and decide if they want these characteristics to be passed onto the puppies. [...]

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Is My Female Coming Into Season?

admin — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 01:35:07 +0000

One of the commonest questions asked by dog owners who have a bitch that has not been desexed, is - Is my bitch coming into season? To help you know - it's VERY IMPORTANT to know your dogs age, as accurately as possible! A bitch can come into season from the age of 6 months [...]

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Breeding Your Dog: Pros and Cons

admin — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 22:16:13 +0000

Before deciding to breed your female dog there are some positive and negative considerations that owners should consider. Breeding your dog is not an inexpensive or easy task if you are seriously planning on making the best possible selection of a male dog. There are serious health considerations with regards to breeding dogs that should [...]

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Is Dog Breeding Right For You?

admin — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 22:04:41 +0000

Becoming a dog breeder may be worth exploring if caring for dogs brings you great fulfillment. Although there is a lot of money in becoming a breeder, it's preferred that your motivation isn't the potential income but rather a genuine love and interest in dogs, vast knowledge of a particular breed of dog and a [...]

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Starting Your Own Breeding Business

admin — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 13:28:23 +0000

Starting a dog breeding business is an endeavour that can be exceptionally rewarded, but at the same time, one that has its own challenges. The dog breeding world has expanded greatly, and now people who love dogs and love breeding them can make a living out of their passion. Professional breeders are always looking to [...]

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Beginners Guide to Dog Breeding

admin — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 15:15:22 +0000

If you are fond of one particular breed of dog and you are a dog-breeding beginner, you might wish to consider committing to the improvement of your favorite breed. Usually this involves working with a particular bloodline and try to create specific traits for future generations. All a dog-breeding beginner needs, as far as dogs [...]

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A Picture of My Dog

admin — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 04:57:40 +0000

This is my dog Gus. He's a 11 year old Lab, German Shepherd cross. This is the first dog that I've owned, and I really don't know how I could ever own another dog after Gus....maybe cloning will be more mainstream by then! Anyway, you can see here that Gus is putting on a sap [...]

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