Breed-specific legislation

I love puppies! Puppies and dogs are the best pet by far.But, maltese dogs are the best breed out of all the choices. Maltese are the best breed because they are very affectionate all their lives and love to play, and they are very small, which is convenient because you don’t have to feed them as much as a large dog. Also, they live over a decade, up to 15 years. Maltese are very affectionate and playful, and even as they grow older, their energy levels and affectionate demeanor don’t decrease…

Don’t Blame the Pit Bull, Blame their Owners Introduction The human race has been trained to coexist, on the other hand, animals of other kinds are not. Pit bulls are their own breed, similar to human beings. They are seeking ways to adapt to their surroundings, and in many cases they have been known to perform acts of aggression in the process. Pit bull attacks are notoriously showcased on national news for the animals aggressive behavior, but what is never mentioned by the media is that…

Pitbull puppies are very cute and adorable. If you own a puppy, it is important to give them the proper training. Read this article to find out how you can train your pitbull puppy in a proper manner, so that they become obedient dogs later on. It is best to start the training as early as possible. For a pitbull puppy, the exact training age varies but it is recommended to start when it is 3-4 weeks old. If dedicated attention and careful training is not given then their natural aggression…

Varieties of Effective Dog Training Methods By Maria S Grant | Submitted On September 29, 2011 Recommend Article Article Comments Print Article Share this article on Facebook Share this article on Twitter Share this article on Google+ Share this article on Linkedin Share this article on StumbleUpon Share this article on Delicious Share this article on Digg Share this article on Reddit Share this article on Pinterest People of different ages, young and old, will love having a dog or a pup…

My sister, Chloe, has wanted a dog for as long as I can remember. Even at the age of three, she would always watch the cartoons with puppies in them, sometimes even have a fit when they were not airing. She would also always ask me for help when she wanted to prove she could take care of a dog, since I am pretty smart and have straight A's. Honestly I did not want to help her, because the truth is I hate dogs. I’ve seen what animals like these could do to people, so I don’t want to be near them.…

Standard Schnauzer (SS) is the oldest (and original prototype) of the three Schnauzer breeds. Since the Middle Ages, dogs very like today's Standard Schnauzer performed household and farm duties in Germany: guarding the family and livestock, ridding the farmyard of vermin, and protecting their owners as they traveled to market. These rough-haired, medium-sized dogs were descended from early European herding and guardian breeds and were not related to the superficially similar terriers of…

The Iditarod Is Mush Twenty-one dogs died in the Iditarod Dog Sled Race from 1990 to 1995 (Derr, “The Perilous” 119+). That is just over a span of five years. Now take into account that the Iditarod started in 1973. Innocent dogs were harmed when the race started and innocent dogs are continuing to be harmed today. Some people say that the Iditarod is an important part of Alaska’s history and that everyone involved loves it, but scientific studies have shown that dogs receive many injuries and…

Question 1. Over the years humans have come to rely on our canine companions, not just as working dogs, but also as Service, and Therapy dogs. With diverse research and multiple studies on the subject of Canine abilities, we realise the additional benefits our relationship with dogs may be able to provide in the future. Man has used shepherd dogs, guard dogs, and hunting dogs for centuries, but their services to us are expanding daily. Guide dogs and Mobility dogs are no…

The rainbowfish is a popular pet fish because of its colorful scales. However, many fish lovers know little about them. So, here are some facts you may want to know in case you are interested in having a rainbowfish in your household. Vanessa Voltolina wrote in her article for the PetMD that there are more than 50 species of rainbowfish, but the neon dwarf rainbowfish, Madagascar rainbowfish, salmon red rainbowfish, and threadfin rainbowfish are the common species that are made into pets. This…

I never thought it could happen to me, until it did. What was supposed to be a normal Saturday evening turned into what I can only imagine would be my mother’s biggest nightmare and would cause me more pain than just a few bruises. Everyone describes moments like these as being slowed down, but for me everything seemed to be going at super speed. I don’t really remember rolling, all I can remember is losing control on the loose gravel and the initial impact of my body being slammed against the…