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Dusty Sprague on February 17th, 2009

I agree entirely that it is up to dog owners to take care of their animals, as should be clear from my previous posts. The fact is that many people DO NOT, and unless sufficent laws are introduced and ENFORCED, we will continue to have a situation where dogs roam the streets. Dog roams the [...]

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Dusty Sprague on February 9th, 2009

With their double coat, Akitas handle cold weather well but should always have shelter. With shade and fresh water, they can also tolerate hot weather. Its double coat consists of a thick, furry underlayer and a medium-length, harsh, straight topcoat which may be any shade of cream, brown, red, gray, black, silver, or brindle. A [...]

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Dusty Sprague on March 5th, 2009

If you like your clothes/carpets/furniture to be hair-free, the Alaskan Husky is not the dog for you. Even keeping your husky outside doesn’t eliminate the problem the hair still seems to find its way inside. The life span of the Alaskan Husky is usually between 10 to 15 years. The Alaskan Husky is often misidentified [...]

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Dusty Sprague on March 8th, 2009

The Alopekis is an intelligent, energetic, multi-purpose utility and companion dog. It is tireless, eager to please, easy to train, and of a pleasant disposition. Also known as the Alopecis, meaning “small and fox-like”, the Alopekis is an intelligent and loyal breed. But how do you know whether you are ready to purchase a pet [...]

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Dusty Sprague on December 16th, 2008

You’ll find Dachsies are very well socialized pets and will adapt easily to your loving home. Dachshunds and similar breeds tend to look very good in pet clothes such as dresses, vests and skirts. You may also want to consider some sweaters as your choice in dachshunds clothing. They are generally okay with other pets, [...]

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Dusty Sprague on January 15th, 2009

Want to know about the dog that is taking the hearts of millions at the box office all over the world? The movie Marley & Me with Owen Wilson and Jennifer Aniston — a pretty big hit — featured a Yellow Labrador Retriever. In fact, the movie used 22 Yellow Labs, according to [...]

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Dusty Sprague on August 27th, 2009

Since, when they were bred, they have lived near horses and have been trained to track down foxes during the hunting. Over the years, they have been used for the fox-hunting purpose. Their height can vary from twenty-one inches to a maximum of twenty-five inches. Their weight varies from sixty-five pounds to a maximum of [...]

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Dusty Sprague on August 30th, 2009

The Anatolian Shepherd Dog originates in Turkey where it is known as ‘Coban Kopegi’ meaning Shepherds Dog. It is a flock protector, not a herding dog of ancient origin. Similar dogs are depicted in Assyrian artwork from more than 4000 years ago. It is one of the true working dogs found in the world today. [...]

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Dusty Sprague on June 8th, 2009

German shepherd dogs are valued all over the world for their courageous qualities and fast instincts in an emergency. German shepherd dogs are so well loved because of their lively and intelligent responses to their owners.
Historically, the German Shepherd has been used as a shepherd dog for cows, goats and sheep and [...]

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Dusty Sprague on January 3rd, 2009

Yorkshire Terriers are intelligent, spirited and alert. Patient training and early socialization will reduce the Yorkshire Terrier’s tendencies towards timidity and nipping. Yorkshire Terriers are quick to determine where they fit in a household’s “pack.” Often aloof and untrusting of strangers, Yorkies are more family-oriented dogs and share this trait with their cousins: the Biewer [...]

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