There is nothing that touches your heart more than seeing the dwarf of a litter trying to survive with “the greatest”. Compassion for the little and the weak seems to be a very real and innate human emotion in all of us. -But empathy alone will not warm or nurture the puppy. If the puppy […]
Pugs take great photos! The Chinese Pug is one of the most photogenic breeds of all purebred dogs. With wrinkled noses and flat faces, Pugs make excellent photogenic subjects. Pug images are great to use in your home, in scrapbooking, as a computer wallpaper, or as a screen saver. When deciding where to find the […]
There are many changes a puppy can go through during its development. In this article we will list and describe some of the changes in your puppy’s behavior from 16 weeks to 19 weeks of age. At this point during the puppy’s development, you need to be vigilant and remember that this is the point […]
After the attack on Pearl Harbor in 1942, the US military joined the American Kennel Club to establish Dogs for Defense. The American Kennel Club recruited dog owners to donate quality canines to the military. The Quartermasters Corps was responsible for supplies, food service, and materials management. On March 13, 1942, the Army Quartermaster Corps […]
Baby ferrets, or puppies, as they are also called, are charming little creatures that have a strong personality and lots of energy. As such, many people who want to buy a ferret think about starting over with a baby ferret. However, many are confused about what it means to take care of a baby. Here […]
Professional breeders of show dogs Professional show dog breeders take pride of place among the ranks of dog breeders. They breed dogs because they like what they do and take pride in keeping bloodlines, records, and caring for dogs. If you want a quality purebred dog whose lineage you would like to get to know, […]
It’s a mystery why greyhounds seem to foster so many misconceptions, but new ones seem to emerge with the frequency of urban myths. Some time ago a letter to the editor appeared in our local newspaper with an attack on the character of the greyhound dogs and the training and practice of dog racing caused […]
The name of the Oldenburg horses is derived from the origins of the horse; Oldenburg is a city within Lower Saxony, Germany. Today’s Oldenburg horses are controlled by the “Oldenburg Horse Breeders Association”. Summary Oldenburg horses are bred for their performance and quality; they excel in dressage and jumping. On the flat, the Oldenburg has […]
In January 2009, the Pennsylvania House passed a law on what supporters of the law call cruelty to animals. This law was a knee-jerk reaction to the killing of 80 dogs by Ammon and Elmer Zimmerman, breeders in Berks County, Pennsylvania. At the time it was perfectly legal to kill your dog in Pennsylvania. Rather […]
I am very excited to introduce Allen A. Causevic. It is one of the main competitors based in the Chicago area. Many of you know him, some of you don’t, but you will hear more and more about him as time goes on. Allen is exceptionally eloquent and thoughtful in his responses. We talk about […]