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Today’s dog clothes are the ultimate in style and fashion. Itsy-bitsy garments have come on in leaps and bounds since basic canine rainwear appeared on the scene a generation or two ago. It used to be only horses and greyhounds who wore coats. And while horses and greyhounds still do wear them more [...]
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Question: At what age do Labrador puppies cease to be puppies? Answer: usually, never. They are generally acknowledged as the Peter Pan of dog breeds. Labradors are so reliable and dependable. That is why, according to general opinion, they are the most popular of all dog breeds. Take the case of one wonderful yellow example, [...]
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When she was a young girl living in the Lancashire village of Horwich, near Bolton, in the North West of England, my mother had a very frightening encounter with a dog. What exactly happened to un-nerve her she couldn’t, or wouldn’t, say other than that it was a very large dog and she was a very small girl [...]
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Dog vs cat? It’s the age old problem: which makes the best family pet? Dogs are loveable, loyal and ever-faithful. They are also totally dependent on humans and need exercising at least twice a day. Hail, rain or shine. They bond well with their owners. Cats are cuddly, purry and enjoy sitting [...]
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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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Yorkie puppies come into the Toy Breeds category. The Yorkie puppy never grows taller than about nine inches and the maximum weight should be no more than seven pounds. At birth this dog is black, but the colour lightens to blue and tan as he matures. His coat is silky and he doesn’t shed hairs all over [...]
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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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Anyone spotting an advert announcing ‘English bulldogs for sale’ needs to know that they are big, hefty chappies. To those of us who love them, they are easily the most delightful dogs on earth. They’re big, strong, powerful, have a crazy range of facial expressions and absolutely sublime personalities [...]
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Wondering if the credit crunch and associated slump in property prices had affected animal housing, we carried out an investigation to see what sort of dog kennels and runs were currently available. One company claimed to be ‘exceptionally active’ in developing what they described as their outstanding quality [...]
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Looking for a leather dog collar? There is no shortage of High Street shops and online stores stocking dog collars. Some concentrate on basic, everyday designs for the no-nonsense dog and his owner. Others specialising in designer dog fashion tend to go in for more bold and dramatic styles [...]
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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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What to give the pet pooch for Christmas, birthday or Thanksgiving is something many people ask themselves and the answer is usually some sort of dog toy. The type of toy will depend largely on the size, breed and activity level of the canine recipient. Puppies gain enormous pleasure from huddling up [...]
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Fancy sharing your home with a couple of Bulldog Ingles? Then you will need plenty of space… and know-how according to leading experts in the field. It is always wise to read up on the breed before deciding which type of dog to choose for a companion, because pedigree dogs are expensive animals [...]
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