Introducing a new cat into your house can be a very stressful experience for the animals and the owners. We recently offered our finished basement to a friend of the family to stay in for a while. She asked if she could bring her cat and we told her that it would be fine.
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Great Danes Are Nature’s Gentle Giants
Great Danes draw attention wherever they go due to their enormous size. However, these dogs have a tendency to be very gentle and are sensitive souls. They are among the world’s tallest dog breeds and a Great Dane is the record holder as the world’s tallest dog, standing over seven feet high when on his [...]
The Burmese Cat
The first Burmese cat is well know and dates back to the 1930’s. Its name was Wong Mau. After a long breeding period of using the Siamese cat, the Burmese was established as a breed. Their are four recognized colors by Cat Fanciers Association, sable, champagne, blue and platinum.
Having been a dog lover all my [...]
Welsh Pembroke Corgi
It is said that the Welsh Pembroke Corgi was introduced to Wales by Flemish weavers. However, like many breeds of dogs it’s exact beginnings is unknown. What is known about this beautiful little dog is that it is a favorite of Queen Elizabeth II.
Description
The Pembroke Corgi is a small herding dog that stands 10 to [...]
Potty Training a Puppy
Puppies are so cute and cuddly that you just cannot wait to take them home. That is until you make a midnight trip to the refrigerator and find the present Fido left on the hall rug. Potty training a puppy is probably the most frustrating part of owning a dog. People have been known to [...]
The Great Dane – One of the Giants
One of the giants in the world of dog breeds is the Great Dane. The only dog that is taller on average is the Irish Wolfhound. For all of its majestic size though the Great Dane is a very gentle dog. This is an elegantly strong animal with plenty of energy and a friendly demeanor.
History [...]
Information and History on the Afghan Hound
Among the oldest breeds of hounds is the Afghan hound. It may even be the first of these breeds. This dog has a fine, silky, long coat with a tail that curls at the end. This dog is fairly tall and can travel long distances easily.
History
This breed originated in what is now Afghanistan and there [...]
Whippet – Fastest Dog for the Size of It
A Whippet is a mid-sized dog that belongs to the sight hound group of dogs. They have short hair and look similar to the greyhounds. It is the fastest of all domesticated creatures of the same weight often traveling as fast as 35 miles per hour.
History of the Whippet Breed
The Whippet breed was originally bred [...]
General Tips for the New Dog Owner
The first tip is that if you have a family with kids, it is important that you sit down with them and talk about bringing in a new dog. You need to remind them that your new pet is going to be a little skittish the first few days, especially if you adopt and shelter [...]