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Dogs | September 17, 2012

The History of the Chihuahua

Named for the Mexican state that borders Texas and New Mexico, the Chihuahua is the oldest breed on the American continent. Historians believe they evolved from a wild dog called […]

Dogs | August 27, 2012

“Parlez-vous Francais (do you speak French)?”

French 101 – History of the French Poodle The first thing you’ll be surprised to learn is French poodles are not French. They actually originated in Germany. Germans used the […]

Dogs | August 20, 2012

America’s Love Affair with Boxers

The Boxer is a short-haired, medium-sized breed with a square, short muzzle. Originating from Germany in the 1800s, the breed is related to the Bulldog, and was originally bred as […]

Dogs | August 6, 2012

Weimaraners, the “Grey Ghost”

Known as the Weimar Pointer in the early days of the breed, the Weimaraner was developed by the noblemen of the Court of Weimar to hunt large game. When boar, […]

Dogs | July 30, 2012

The Loyal and Loving Dachshund

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Cats | July 9, 2012

Wood Ticks, Pets, and Things You Should Know

There are more than 650 species of hard ticks (part of the Ixodidae family). The adult tick has eight legs and mouthparts that attach and suck blood from the host […]

Dogs | July 2, 2012

Teaching your Dog New Tricks

Before a dog can be taught to perform tricks, the trainer must first learn how to properly teach a dog tricks. In other words, dog owners must know the principles […]

Cats | June 25, 2012

When Should You Have Your Pet Spayed or Neutered?

When Should You Have Your Pet Spayed or Neutered? This question provokes constant debate in the veterinary and rescue fields. Indeed, some medical complications (for example, mammary tumors) can be […]

Dogs | May 29, 2012

Summer Heat Means Toasty Feet

Those hot temperatures have already set in. The streets and sidewalks have turned into heat-retaining hotplates for the sensitive underside of your pet’s paws. Take a walk barefoot on any […]