951 articles related to "pets and animals"

Save the Butterflies

Are you sick of rainy days? This so-called July weather? Is it dampening your spirits and killing the social calendar? Is it threatening your species? If the answer to the last question is yes, then you are one of the butterflies that feature in this...

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Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever - Facts You Must Know Before Adopting Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Re

Breed Description The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever bears the resemblance of a Golden Retriever. This medium-sized muscular breed is medium-to-heavy structured. A balanced breed, this hardworking dog weighs between 35-50 pounds, and stands arou...

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How to Housebreak a Dog

If you are a first time pet owner, or if it has been a while since you introduced a new dog to your home, housebreaking your puppy may seem like quite the challenge. There are three major factors involved in successful puppy potty training: consisten...

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Norfolk Terrier - Facts You Must Know Before Adopting Norfolk Terrier

Breed Description A small and compact breed, the Norfolk Terrier has a charming and sometimes bewildered appearance. This small breed weighs around 11-15 pounds, and reaches between 8-10 inches tall. Coat The Norfolk Terrier is straight, messy, a...

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Apistogramma, Dwarf Cichlids In The Aquarium

Apistogramma, Dwarf Cichlids In The Aquarium by: Auke veenstra The real apistogramma's come from southern America, they all have the same characteristics, like a complex breeding behavior, as their large relatives, only their size is differ...

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Why Are People Fascinated By African Cichlids?

Lake Victoria, Lake Tanginika and Lake Malawi are breeding grounds for a breed of cichlids known as the African cichlids. Lake Malawi is the second deepest and third largest lake in Africa and here you can find over a thousand species of cichlids. ...

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How to Care For Your Dwarf Hamster

If you are considering adopting a dwarf hamster, you're in for a fun and gratifying experience. But before you open your heart and home to one of these warm and beguiling creatures, you should consider carefully what is required to care for thes...

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America"s Favorite Dog Breeds

Each year, the American Kennel Club releases a list of the most popular dog breeds. This list is created by the types of dogs that are registered with the AKC. The top five dog breds for 2009 are Labrador Retrievers, German Shepherds, Yorkshire Terri...

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Dogs With Separation Anxiety: Twelve Tips From A Professional Canine Behavior Specialist

As a Certified Professional Dog Trainer who specializes in behavior issues and has treated many cases of canine separation anxiety, I have seen first-hand how challenging the problem can be. Separation issues not only have behavioral consequences for...

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Are You Ready To Breed Your Yorkshire Terrier?

Are You Ready To Breed Your Yorkshire Terrier? by: Rose Lenk The reported sales for Yorkshire Terriers is phenomenal. Over the past few years, the popularity of this breed as a family pet and as the dog to breed has seen tremendous growth. In fa...

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