Why a standard poodle makes a great watchdog
A well-trained and properly socialized Poodle makes an excellent family pet. A poodle is considered to be one of the most intelligent dog breeds and even possesses a sense of humor. The Poodle was originally bred to work closely with humans, in the capacity of a water retriever and...
How my cat taught me unconditional love
Imagine: it’s the first snowstorm of a winter in Northern Ontario. A boy is walking home from school when he notices a little kitten fighting through the snow towards him. It is obviously lost. This scene took place in 1996. The boy was my nephew. He couldn’t ignore the...
There is no such thing as Golden Labrador Retriever dogs
Believe me or not, that’s the plain truth. According to the various Labrador breed associations and national kennel clubs, Labs come in only three recognized colors, and gold is not one of them. However, if you are looking for dog kennel advertisements, you can’t help but notice that there...
Beabulls: good or bad family pet?
The Beabull is a medium-sized dog that is a combination of a Beagle and an English Bulldog, which means it is a great family dog that requires a great deal of grooming and attention. This breed can be an independent thinker, making training difficult at times. However, if you...
Feed the tree: the genealogy of the goblins, the throwing muses, the breeders and the belly
One of my favorite music sub-scenes is the interlocking family tree that includes The Pixies, Throwing Muses, The Breeders, and Belly. I could write endlessly about any of these bands, even individual songs, so I’ll try to strictly limit myself to a very detailed story and include some example...
How to control your Siberian husky’s barking
Stop your Siberian husky’s barking Does your Siberian husky bark too much? Is your husky barking so much that you don’t know what to do? You may already know that there are many different options you can take to help reduce your husky’s barking. Huskies are born to bark,...
Understand the difference between a Puggle and its parents
A Puggle is one of the new hybrid breed dogs that is produced by mating a select male pug with a small female beagle. These Puggles are not very short-tempered and they surely would be because pugs and beagles are also sweet-tempered. These pups do not require a lot...
Redbone Coonhound: Facts You Should Know Before Adopting Redbone Coonhound
Description of the breed Built for high-speed running over rocky hills, thick forests, and swamps, the Redbone Coonhound is streamlined yet strong. Slightly taller at the withers than at the hips, this breed has arched slightly. This breed is medium to large in size, with males 22 to 27...
Conversations with Animals by Lydia Hiby
Conversations with Animals: Cherished Messages and Memories Told by an Animal Communicator by Lydia Hiby with Bonnie S. Weintraub. I liked this book. It was easy to read and there was a lot of useful information in the book for those owners who know that pets have feelings like...
German Shepherds
German Shepherds are one of the most popular companion dogs in the world. In fact, they are among America’s top three favorites. They are strong, agile, muscular and very good looking. They are also an obedient and loyal breed and are easy to train. There are many factors to...