Category: Pets
Basset Hounds – The skinny of these plump dogs
The Basset Hounds that we all know and love today have lineages that descend from England in the mid to late 19th century. However, the Basset breed actually started (as best anyone who has delved into it can check) long before, and in France, of all places. This was in the 16th century. Now, I…
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German Shepherd: Proper Spelling
I don’t know about you, but I like to spell the words correctly. Unfortunately, things haven’t always been that easy for me. I had a hard time spelling growing up and often missed a lot more words than I wanted on my spelling tests. There has always been something frustrating for me when it comes…
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File a Bond Reduction Motion in Tennessee
Achieving a bond reduction in Tennessee requires a thorough understanding of the factors that courts look at when setting a defendant’s bond (also called “bond”). A motion for a reduction of the criminal bond can be filed at any time prior to trial. In many jurisdictions, the bond is initially set by a commissioner. The…
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What are Westie’s sleeping habits?
West Highland White Terriers, like many breeds, need more sleep than humans to stay healthy. Over a twenty-four hour period, these energetic little dogs require a minimum of thirteen hours of sleep to get enough rest. However, they will easily adapt to their family’s sleeping habits, often sleeping most of the night when their humans…
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Why do people have aquariums?
Aquariums are truly one of the most unique purchases anyone can make. Like dogs or cats, they transform an owner into a caretaker, someone on whom pets depend for food and care. On the other hand, some people like aquariums for the same reasons that they like an old painting or a TV show –…
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The basics of cat training
The first is the first: If you are training your cat to sit, stay, and fetch things at your command, maybe you should get a dog. If you are training your cat to deftly perch on the toilet seat to relieve itself, then you are also on the wrong track. Cats are solitary predators and…
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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 search for dog kennel advertisements, you can’t help but notice that there are many advertisements loudly proclaiming that they…
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Bark Off Reviews – Don’t Buy It Until You Read This
I get a ton of emails from Bark Off, all hinting at the same thing. Does Bark Off work? So far, it’s been difficult to get heads or tails out of this debate because most of the reviews we’ve been able to see were testimonials about the Bark Off commercial. The product is so new…
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The Monkey Business: Is a Monkey the Right Pet for You?
Dirty game … When I was a teenager living on the west coast of Florida, I was like a fish out of water. I moved there from New York with my parents. There were a lot of things I had a hard time getting used to and I wasn’t a fan of heat or insects.…
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Top Ten Family Dog Breeds
When choosing a dog for your family, there are more important things to consider than just appearance. Ease of training, compatibility with children, dominance traits, and aggression should be your top priorities. I have compiled this list based on the following: – What breeds should you leave them alone at home? – General intelligence –…
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