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Cocker Spaniel by Jerry Mace |
Topic: Breeds of Dogs |
| Cocker Spaniels (the American version) were derived from English Cocker Spaniels after they found their way to the United States in the late 1800s. Americans preferred to breed a smaller sized Spaniel that would be ideal to hunt quail in various other small birds |
| Published: Saturday 20 December, 2008 |
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Collie by Jerry Mace |
Topic: Breeds of Dogs |
| Nobody knows for sure the exact origins of the Collie dog breed, or even where its name came from. One specific theory is that the Collie was derived from the same bloodline as the Border Collie.
Another theory concerning the name “Collie” is that it comes from the Gaelic word for “useful”, whic... |
| Published: Saturday 20 December, 2008 |
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Commercial Dog Food – Do You Know The Truth About Dog Food Yet? by Jerry Mace |
Topic: Dog Health |
| As a kid growing up in a family full of dogs, I remember the old days when mom and pop used to feed our dogs any type of table scraps that we had from our meals. And sometimes, the dogs would all have their meals prepared ahead of time. We ate all types of food and back in those days so did our ani... |
| Published: Monday 10 August, 2009 |
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Commercial Dog Food – Is The Recent Pet Food Recall Finally Smartening People Up? by Jerry Mace |
Topic: Dog Health |
| Commercial pet food is a multi-billion-dollar industry that seems to grow in sales each year that goes by. What is happening here, are more animals being adopted or are more pet owners being sold on the idea that dogs absolutely must eat dog food in order to be healthy? |
| Published: Tuesday 11 August, 2009 |
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Commercial Dog Food – You Might Not Like What Is REALLY In Your Dog's Food by Jerry Mace |
Topic: Dog Health |
| With the recent pet food recall causing all sorts of discussions between dog owners about the quality of the food they feed their dogs, it seems that very little of these conversations are actually asking the important question about whether or not pet food is nutritious enough for their animals. |
| Published: Wednesday 12 August, 2009 |
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Dachshund by Jerry Mace |
Topic: Breeds of Dogs |
| The Dachshund was officially recognized by the AKC in the early 1900s, and according the the current AKC registration list, this dog has become one of the top five registered breeds of today. This small sized member of the hound group has an unforgettable appearance, with a short, long body, small l... |
| Published: Saturday 20 December, 2008 |
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Dalmatian by Jerry Mace |
Topic: Breeds of Dogs |
| The Dalmatian is easily known by its striking black-spotted pattern design. However, the origin of this interesting color pattern is still unknown. Its name however, stems from Dalmatia, which is a region located in western Yugoslavia. This dog breed was recognized by the AKC back in the year 1888 ... |
| Published: Saturday 20 December, 2008 |
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Death By Flea Collars (1) by Jerry Mace |
Topic: Dog Health |
| When I was younger and living in San Diego, California, a mixed breed lab died a painful death which was eventually traced to the flea collar it was wearing.
Years later, in a small town in Texas, a puppy from a litter of 4 died, which was later found to be directly attributed to a flea collar d... |
| Published: Thursday 13 August, 2009 |
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Death By Flea Collars (2) by Jerry Mace |
Topic: Dog Health |
| Most packages containing flea collars or other similar-type pest-fighting devices usually carry a printed caution on the front: “Do not allow children to play with this collar”. |
| Published: Friday 14 August, 2009 |
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Death By Flea Collars (3) by Jerry Mace |
Topic: Dog Health |
| Most unnecessary deaths of dogs that occur due to flea collar poisoning are the result of an allergic reaction to the active ingredient. Even if your dog is perfectly well at the time the device placed around his neck, observe your dog closely for the first few days. |
| Published: Saturday 15 August, 2009 |
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