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There are large dogs and there are large dogs. Danny was a large dog (an extra large dog, some might say). He was a super-sized Great Dane who – like the fabled Topsy – just ‘growed and growed’ until he was frequently mistaken for a calf. Or a pony. Like most large size dogs, Danny was great with children [...]
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A man in a pub says he has a puppy for sale. It is a pedigree and is going cheap. Your little boy has been asking for a puppy for years. You want to buy him a good one, but you can’t afford to pay the prices breeders are asking. You’re a bit wary of bringing a rescue puppy into a house where there are [...]
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Dobermans are classy-looking dogs, but don’t be fooled by that snooty air. They are as lively and playful as any other dog. With their big sad eyes, long pointy noses and ears of black velvet, they have a style all their own. Doberman puppies are frisky and boisterous, but they do need a firm hand to stop them [...]
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The German shepherd dog (GSD), also known as the Alsatian, is one of the most intelligent, agile and trainable of all canines and dedicated German shepherd breeders look to produce animals that are sound in mind and body, with a happy temperament and good looks. Generally acknowledged as the [...]
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Glancing down the list of specialty foods for canines we find Hills Science diet dog food, natural dog food and best dog food. Then there’s one with a distinctly upmarket name, which begs the question… do the Royal corgis eat Royal canine dog food? While we’re not in a position to answer that question [...]
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I stumbled across a website called Top Dog Insurance the other day and it got me thinking about the whole subject of insurance for dogs. The question of whether to take out an insurance policy for the dog is one that only the owner can answer. There are points in favour and against. Those in favour [...]
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Ever heard of a “phone dog”? Well, picture this. The phone rings. There’s a dog on the other end. He’s calling for help for his master who has been suddenly taken ill. You think we’re kidding? We’re not. It happened for real a few years ago in America. Kevin Weaver was an insulin-dependent diabetic [...]
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Great Dane puppies grow up to be giant-sized dogs. Huge though they undoubtedly are, these dogs should never be regarded as guard dogs. They are family pets, completely soft and loveable. They are the original gentle giants. They love to play with children and enjoy nothing more than loping around [...]
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I recently wrote a short piece about dog obedience. Coincidently, later the same day I experienced this little contretemps: ‘Rupert, come… Rupert, come, I said… here, to mummy…. Oh, you are a naughty boy. Come here, I tell you… ‘. In case you hadn’t already guessed, Rupert isn’t a child. He’s a dog [...]
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For most of us the idea of seeing a ghost is spooky. Ghosts are associated with Gothic castles, cemeteries at midnight and deathly-faced ladies in floaty white sheets. Headless bodies and other such horrors are fine for late-night movies, but in real life..? Pull the other one [...]
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Duffy and Gonzo were labrador puppies; two of nine born to Molly and Spud. Others in the litter were Holly, Fleur, Kara, Bingo, Oscar, Murph and Puddles. This big happy dog family lived in a seaside village in the North West of England and when they were eight weeks old the baby labrador puppies went off [...]
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Question: where might one find a collection of more than a hundred dog collars anywhere other than at a pet shop? Answer: at Leeds Castle in Kent, England. The Saxon manor house, built in 1119, has what is believed to be the world’s only museum with such a collection. These unique dog collars span five centuries [...]
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