The Joneses have a very friendly golden retriever named Sparky. But he is left off leash in the common areas of his homeowners association and the pooch walks up to the neighbors and jumps on them to greet them. The neighbors like the Joneses and Sparkys, but they have asked you to remind them to…
At one point, cat breeders assumed that by adding two cats together they would know which kittens would be produced and most of the time they were surprised by the results. This was because a cat’s coat color was thought to be dictated by a single gene, but modern developments in genetic testing have shown…
Dogs have been bred over the centuries to perform tasks and to keep company. In fact, humanity has been living with dogs for about 14,000 years, using them as hunters, guards, soldiers, shepherds, guides for the blind, and pets. The friendly Golden Retriever / Labrador Retriever and Poodle breeds were bred to create a dog…
If your feline friend could speak your language, here are some things he probably would like you to know. 1) I am your boss. Get used to it. I decide when I want your company. I am not a dog who trusts you to make these decisions in our relationship. 2) I am a Phoenician….
If you have the idea of building your own cat tree, but have never done it before, you may have a lot of questions. Many of those questions are likely to focus on what kinds of materials you should be using. This article will give you tips for selecting and purchasing the correct type of…
I’ll go straight to that. Pit bulls are legit breed of dog, but they are known for their name of American Pit Bull Terrier. Anything else is not a Pit Bull nor should it be called Pit Bull. How did the whole “pit bull” thing come about? control? Good question, so here is my answer…
Hip dysplasia can affect dogs of all ages. However, symptoms do not usually appear until the middle or last years of the dog’s life. The disease has been detected in puppies up to five months of age. Our Siberian husky was a very healthy puppy and did not develop the disease until he was 9…
The only way to be 100% sure of getting a verified purebred Maine Coon cat is by purchasing a pedigree kitten from a breeder. The breeder should be able to present a pedigree pedigree for their cat and provide the relevant certification. A recommended place to start your search for a reputable breeder in your…
The Australian Shepherd also known as Australian is a sheepdog. Australian dogs work as sheepdogs and cattle dogs and are preferred by many. American Shepherd is easy to train and they love to please their owners. The Australian Shepherd is an energetic dog and is also used in dog sports such as dog agility, fly…
Yes, I raised my hands. I have admitted it. I have an insatiable appetite for searching other people’s homes. No. I am not a “peeper”. When I looked up the definition of “Peeping Tom” in my Concise Collins Dictionary and Thesaurus, I was told that Peeping Tom is a man who sneakily watches women undress….
