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Dog Dog Breeds

Shih Tzu Dog | Origin, Health, Temperaments & Best GroomingShih Tzu Dog | Origin, Health, Temperaments & Best Grooming

Shih tzu dog, a pretty, dainty, and elegant looking toy dog, the Shih Tzu is a unique looking animal, and sports beautiful, lustrous, long hair. The hair of this breed is said to resemble the mane of a lion, and the name ‘Shih Tzu’ actually means ‘lion dog’ in Chinese. This dog has a small rounded skull, and a very sweet and innocent looking face, with dark wallowing eyes and a short muzzle. The hair on the face of the Shih Tzu gives the appearance that is has a beard and mustache, which adds to its distinctive appearance. The dog’s pendant ears frame its face beautifully and are short but very hairy. Small but sturdy, this toy dog has white coloring that is infused with silver, brown or black. Shih Tzu Dog Temperament The Shih Tzu is a dog that has plenty of character and energy and is a lively, playful, and entertaining dog with plenty of love and loyalty to give.

Rabbit breeding

Rabbit Rabbit Breed

Rabbit Breeding | Rabbit Doe Kindling Start SignsRabbit Breeding | Rabbit Doe Kindling Start Signs

Information about Rabbit Breeding Are you thinking about rabbit breeding? After mating the doe should be returned to the hutch which she will occupy until at least after her litter is weaned. The use of the same hutch for each animal is always desirable. There will be no change in management during the first part of pregnancy, although she should at no time be roughly handled. Her feeding during pregnancy will change, but until the third week she will be handled as any other adult.   At the end of the third week, that is about ten days before she is due to kindle, the hutch should be thoroughly cleaned out and a good supply of rabbit breeding placed therein, together with a nestbox, unless one is left permanently in the hutch, or the system is not used.   It may sometimes happen that the doe willbegin to make a nest early, and in this case the cleaning outshould immediately take place.

Seizures-In-Dog

Dog Dog Care & Grooming

Seizures In Dogs Manging | Sympotms, Causes & Best TreatmentSeizures In Dogs Manging | Sympotms, Causes & Best Treatment

Seizures In Dogs, Imagine having to look on as a beloved family pet stares with glossy, unseeing eyes; his body wracked with unrelenting spasms and muscle twitches. When a dog owner witnesses their pet in the grip of a true seizure, an overwhelming sense of helplessness and fear takes over. Whether it is the first or one of many, a dog seizure is a traumatic event for both you and your canine. The first thing to remember is to not panic. Seizures can last a few seconds up to around five minutes. Your job is to recognize symptoms and keep your dog safe. The primary concerns are finding out the potential causes of seizures in dogs and handling the situation with care and efficiency. The following information will help dog owners understand the possible causes of seizures in dogs, the events that could unfold during an “attack,” how to deal with the situation, and treatment options.

puppy-mills

Dog Dog Breeds

Puppy Mills Vs Breeders | Learn Which Place Is Best For PupsPuppy Mills Vs Breeders | Learn Which Place Is Best For Pups

The so-called professionals that run puppy mills do not take the puppy’s best interests or the individual’s best interest into account. When looking to adopt a puppy, you are strongly encouraged to ensure that the seller is reliable and can provide you with a healthy puppy. Furthermore, if you are looking to begin a breeding business, you should be sure to run a well-established practice that takes business seriously. Breeders Details Breeders work to better the specific breed of dog in which they are selling. Instead of caring about profit or the number of puppies produced in a given litter, true breeders carefully select the male and female dogs that will produce the best offspring. Additionally, breeders take the temperament, physical aspects, and medical issues with each parenting dog into account so that the offspring will best represent the breed. Furthermore, breeders will not sell their dogs to just anyone, they carefully evaluate each family to ensure the dog will thrive in that given situation and household.

miniature-dachshund

Dog Dog Breeds

Miniature Dachshund Dog Breed Characteristics, Information, PicturesMiniature Dachshund Dog Breed Characteristics, Information, Pictures

  Miniature Dachshund Dog Info Sheet: Trainability: Medium Watchdog: Very High Shedding: Medium Grooming: Med/High Exercise Requirements: Medium Good with Children: Older, well-behaved children Activity Level: Medium AKC Popularity: 6th of 155 Miniature Dachshund Temperament The Miniature Dachshund is a breed that is very curious, lively, and affectionate, usually outgoing, very intelligent, and full of love and devotion for his family. However, this breed can also be willful, strong-minded, and a little tenacious. These dogs have a strong curious streak, as well as a protective streak when it comes to their owners/families. Although they get on okay with other pets and older children, they also possess a jealous streak, which can make them irritable and snappy in some situations. Miniature Dachshund Physical features The Miniature Dachshund has a long and low body, with short legs and a muscular structure. Its head is also elongated with a long muzzle. The oval eyes of the Miniature Dachshund can be brown-black or dark red,

australian-terrier

Dog Dog Breeds

Australian Terrier Dog – Temperament, Grooming, Health & MoreAustralian Terrier Dog – Temperament, Grooming, Health & More

Australian Terrier Temperament The Australian Terrier is a very confident small dog and is alert and high spirited, yet very affectionate and friendly as a companion pet.   This breed has been known to go to extremes with its behavior – some can be overly shy and others overly aggressive. However, the Australian Terrier, by and large, tends to have an agreeable temperament, displays plenty of courage for his size, and makes a good companion. This breed can be aggressive with other animals and the adult male does not tend to get on with other adult male dogs. Physical features A medium boned working terrier, these Terriers is a small but sturdy animal, with slightly disproportionate length when compared to its height. Its colorings come in solid red, solid sandy, or blue and tan. The outer coat of this dog has a harsh texture, and these dogs also have a soft, silky topknot. The intelligent and alert expression of the Australian Terrier adds to its keen and enthusiastic appearance.

Dog Dog Care & Grooming

Pet Grooming | Things You Didn’t Know About Best GroomingPet Grooming | Things You Didn’t Know About Best Grooming

Pet grooming and proper hygiene is a very important part of pet ownership and your pet’s health. Grooming can involve various pet grooming services that include bathing them, cleaning their teeth as well as trimming their nails and trimming of mats.   Best Tips For Pet Grooming Pet Grooming should be introduced to your pet at an early age – 5-6 months is a good age. Like people, pets too, have pet grooming supplies and tools to assist in performing these grooming tasks. Some of these tasks should be done daily, others weekly, and still others monthly. This schedule can also be dependent on the individual pet and breed.     Although every dog may not enjoy the bathing experience, they will feel better afterward – you’ll notice a new perkiness in their attitude right after their bath. Think of your own feeling if you are unable to shower due to an illness or circumstances prevent you from bathing.

dachshund-back-problems

Dog Dog Disease

Dachshund Back Problems Treatment, Causes & Symptoms.Dachshund Back Problems Treatment, Causes & Symptoms.

Dachshund Back Problems A dachshund’s body shape and early bone formation make the breed more susceptible to developing back problems. Common Causes Of Dachshund Back Problems IVDD IVDD occurs when a disk in the spine becomes herniated, ruptured, or slips.  When a disk becomes injured, the shock from movement is not properly absorbed, causing your dog back pain and limiting his mobility. If left untreated, IVDD can reduce your dachshund’s quality of life and possibly lead to paralysis. INFECTION Canine meningitis occurs when the membrane that covers and protects the spine and brain becomes infected or inflamed.  The condition is characterized by pain in the neck and back, and stiff legs. Canine meningitis is a serious disease that can affect any dog breed, including your dachshund.  Be sure to notify your veterinarian if your dog manifests any of the previously mentioned symptoms. Kidney infection can also cause back problems in dachshunds.  Although the problem is in the kidneys,

dog-pain

Dog Dog Health

Dog Pain | Chronic Pain & Adaptive Pain | Full InformationDog Pain | Chronic Pain & Adaptive Pain | Full Information

Our knowledge about pain in animals has grown substantially over the years in the case of veterinary medicine. We know that our dog’s nervous systems are wired the same way as our own. Dog Pain So you can assume that if a medical procedure or condition is painful for you than your dog is experiencing the same degree of dog pain. The difficulty is identifying what the dog is experiencing since they cannot communicate with us. But now that we know how the nervous system works we can make some assumptions about treating and preventing pain in our pets.   Pain should be treated early and adequately whenever possible. We need the pain to survive. Pain protects us from hurting ourselves further. Burning our hands hurts – so we learn not to stick our hands in the fire. This is called adaptive pain and our pets experience it just like we do. Adaptive pain includes all inflammatory pain which is a major factor following surgery or trauma.

weimaraner-dog

Dog Dog Breeds

Weimaraner Dog Breed(Best guide) History, Basic Health, & MoreWeimaraner Dog Breed(Best guide) History, Basic Health, & More

The Weimaraner Dog was first bred by the Royal court in Germany in the WeimarValley. They were prized hunting dogs of Duke Karl August. The dog’s earliest origins are still a mystery although many people have given thoughts as to how they came about. A Van Dyck painting from the early 1600s shows a dog that bears distinct likeness’s to the Weimaraner though it is difficult to prove if they are related. The Weimaraner dog was used for hunting, tracking and for large games. The Weimaraner dog is in the gundog group in the UK. It is widely used for rough shooting. They are part of the HPR breed and this means they can hunt the animal, point the animal and once shot retrieve the animal. Whereas other breeds just retrieve e.g. Retrievers. Characteristics Of Weimaraner Dog The Weimaraner dog is the largest and most powerful dog in the gundog group. Their nature is stubborn and wilful;