Toy dog breeds have become a major part of the families they are members of, they bring joy and happiness to their families. People who are first time pet owners find that the toy breeds make a great choice for them. Toy breed dogs are much easier to handle than larger dogs, they eat less and shed less. But many owners find it hard to be firm with these breeds, because of their ability to melt hearts with their cute looks and warm dispositions. A few of the breeds that fall into the toy dog group are: the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, the Chihuahua, the Miniature Pinscher and the Pug. The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel descended from the King Charles Spaniel. Which were interbred with Pugs to produce a smaller dog with a flatter nose,…
squeaky dog toy. I chose this product because I have had dogs all my life and have seen how expensive dog toys can be. I wanted to see for myself what the markup on a typical dog toy is. I also wanted to find a product that I might actually purchase for myself and my dog. This product is a luxury item for dogs. Not all dogs need or even use toys, and purchasing toys is not a necessity when owning a pet. However, some breeds require more stimulation than others and toys are essential to their…
Dogs easily become bored when they are stuck inside by cold weather and without the proper dog toys and chew toy stimulation, they can quickly become destructive. With winter quickly approaching, you may already be dreading those long, cold days stuck in the house with your precious pets. The good news is that there are many tools available to keep your dog entertained, happy and most of all keep them from destroying your home and possessions. First, you need to understand why a dog's behavior…
Do you remember Dexter’s Laboratory? Do you remember the Nintendo N64? Powerpuff Girls? Dragonball Z? Well then, you must have been born in the early 90s, because only 90s kids remember the 90s, right? If you had taken a look around the room just now, you would have noticed that when I made that ludicrous statement, no one was shocked. Why is that? It is because we have heard the same statement made more times than we can remember. You’ve heard that only 90s kids remember the 90s everywhere. On…
Points of Interest There are several details in this story which raised doubt with both the parents of the children and the local police department. When the children departed for Glenely Beach in the morning of January 26th, they left with only enough money to cover their bus fare: six shilling and a sixpence. However, the shop owner, who sold several pastries and a meat pie to the children at 11:45am, reported that the children paid for the food with a $1 bill, an amount of money that they…
It is the toy that is sweeping the nation, and if you have not heard of it, then you must be living under a rock. The fidget spinner is the new gadget being used among teens, children and people of all ages. Millions of these plastic and metal devices that spin on their axis for long periods of time with minimal effort have been sold. It is all the rage and stores are trying to keep stocked with this not so new invention. Even though it took off in popularity this spring, the first fidget…
Appearance: The Maltese is a silky, white, straight coated toy that reaches 20-25cm tall and up to 3kg in weight at adulthood. (2) History: This is an ancient toy breed that has existed for over two thousand years, it is unclear the location they originated with some suggesting The Isle of Malta as the name suggests, some believe Italy and others from China due to similarities with other small Asian dogs. They became popular in ancient Rome, Greece and Egypt, later the 15th-century French…
In the textbook, it explains that to support a babies’ fine and gross motor skills, parents must do three things. One, provide a stimulating environment. Two, select playthings and experiences that are developmentally appropriate. Third, make safety a high priority, to prevent injury. We did these things, letting him play with blocks and picture puzzles to develop his fine motor skills, but in doing so this has contributed to his spatial skills as well, as building with blocks and such helps…
Growing up sucks. When you grow, so do your responsibilities, expectations, and general interests. That usually means that many of the wonderful things of childhood, don’t seem so wonderful anymore. The stuffed dog that used to help you sleep sits in a closet now, gathering dust. That blanket that you adored lays tattered in a garbage bag somewhere buried in a storage locker. Most of all, the toys you played with are now put away, most likely never to be used again. Of course, you don’t care.…
From the time that I was a toddler, I was always cheerfully asking my mother for “boy toys” because they allowed creativity to flow. Specifically I wanted the huge Star Wars Lego set of the Death Star because it contained millions of tiny and intricate pieces. Although I was never gifted the Death Star, in replacement my mother would buy me colorful sets that contained instructions for building Lego houses, or making a dog park. Over time, I gradually took all of these figurines that I had…