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20 Trendiest Dogs

May 19th 2013 23:02

I was quite surprised by some of the dogs on the list. I expected to see the Lab, Golden Retriever, Poodle, and other such dogs, but the Cane Corso, American Bulldog, and Dogue de Bordeaux made the list!

I am a little ashamed that so many mixed breed poodle hybrids were on the list. Now, I'm all for mixed breed dogs, but the poodle hybred, "designer dogs" tend to be sold from "breeders" who intentionally mix the breeds when there are so many available for adoption at shelters across the map.

1. Goldendoodle

2. Puggle
3. Labradoodle
4. Cane Corso
5. Maltipo
6. French Bulldog
7. Yorkipoo
8. Shihpoo
9. Dogue de Bordeaux
10. Havanese
11. Cotton de Tulear
12. Blackmouth Cur
13. Cur (unknown/mix)
14. Mastiff
15. American Bulldog tied with (16)English Bulldog
17. Bernese Mountain Dog tied with (18) Great Dane
19. Mountain Cur tied with (20) Anatolian Shepherd

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Posted By: Whitney - Category: Dogs

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Dogs Get Prosthetics

May 6th 2013 23:54

Having had a dog with three legs, it's great to hear that companies are creating prosthetics for dogs.

Nakio gets four paws, whereas Pay de Limon only needs two and Maulee needs one paw.

Most dogs that need help with their back legs tend to receive a dog wheelchair, but now there are companies forming true prosthetic paws.

This may not be feasible for everyone, but the option may be something to consider if your dog is missing a paw or two, or four.

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Posted By: Whitney - Category: Dog Health

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Doberman and Baby

April 28th 2013 23:51

Most people think about labs, retrievers, and terriers when they're thinking about getting a new dog when there's a child in the home.

But, what about Rottweilers, Pit Bulls, Bulldogs, and Dobermans?

Sounds scary, but believe it or not, these breeds are great with children, when socialized and raised with them.

Check out this cute video with a Doberman and a baby. The YouTube poster comments that the dog is actually quite protective of the baby.

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Posted By: Whitney - Category: Dogs

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Toyger Breed

April 7th 2013 20:40

The Toyger breed hit popularity in the 1990s, even though the breed's founder started working on the breed in the 1980s.

Judy Sugden began breeding domestic cats to create one that has the look of a wild tiger. In doing this, she wanted to create awareness for tiger conservation.

The breed is known for their golden coloration with clear, clean stripes, but there are breeders working on Siberian (or white) Toygers.

These cats can be quite loving, alert, and intelligent.

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Posted By: Whitney - Category: Cats

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Signs of Cataracts in Dogs

March 29th 2013 16:35

My Yorkie is 13 years old, and last week, he woke up with a cataract in his left eye. For years, he's had silver showing deep within his eyes, but never a true cataract.

Signs that your dog has a cataract or is developing a cataract may include:

Color changes in the pupil of the eye.
Inflamed or red eye, which can cause squinting.
Loss of eyesight, noticed by hesitation in new places, dark rooms, or stairs.
Changes in personality and energy level.
Lethargy.
Aggressiveness.
Whining or vomiting caused by dizziness caused by loss of eyesight.
Inflammation in the eye.
Pacing.

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Posted By: Whitney - Category: Dog Health

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Vicki Hale with the Tortoise Yard

March 21st 2013 16:17

There are a lot of people who keep and raise tortoises, but not everyone is a reputable breeder with high quality animals.

I have met and purchased many red foot tortoises from Vicki Hale from the Tortoise Yard
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Posted By: Whitney - Category: Turtles and Tortoises

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Fake Fur has Dog Hair

March 9th 2013 01:19

Just because the label says 'faux fur,' it doesn't necessarily mean that's what you're getting.

In January of this year, the Humane Society of the United States purchased 5 different jackets from 2 different Century 21 stores. The employees believed that the jackets that were trimmed in fur were made of fake fur; but not all of the jackets were labeled as such

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Dogs Disrupt Wildlife

February 28th 2013 16:33

For years domestic cats have been the blame for preying on native birds, mammals, and even reptiles. A recent study even says that cats kill between 1.4-3.7 billion birds and between 6.9-20.7 billion small mammals (chipmunks, voles, etc) .

But, the University of Oxford reminds pet owners that domestic dogs are killers and disease-spreaders, which can pose risks to native wildlife

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Posted By: Whitney - Category: Cats, Dogs

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