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Shitzu Dogs

By Marnago
30
Aug 2010

Dogs have different breeds, explaining why they have varying appearances. If you want a small lovely dog, a Shitzu is perfect. Shitzu dogs belong to the toy breeds, and their name means a ‘lion dog’ in Chinese. According to reliable research studies, this dog existed in China since the 17th century. They particularly existed in the famous region of Tibet. Since Shitzus are small dogs, they are mainly safer inside the house.

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sensitive dogs that cannot endure the hot summer heat or the winter freezing cold. If your child requires a dog, a Shitzu dog is perfect. Its tiny body has long, pretty hair cover that requires constant grooming. In short, this dog breed requires special care than most dogs available. Anyone who wants to buy the Shitzu should learn how to care for it in advance. The following are important tips one should know about Shitzu dogs.

Grooming – As mentioned above, Shitzu’s have very long

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hair covering their tiny bodies. If a dog owner ignores regular grooming practices, the animal could look very unkempt. You should use a comb to groom their hair everyday. Use a good spray to maintain the hair sheen and softness. Grooming is a good activity to assign your kids.

Haircut – A Shitzu is a sweet pretty dog whose hair requires regular trimming. Mostly, you should trim the hair around the dog’s eyes to enhance them, and to prevent illness.

Exercises – This tiny

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dog needs regular exercises. Some experts suggest a fifteen to twenty minutes walk. You could walk your dog around your locality, outdoors or indoors. This pet cannot do without daily workouts and play. You could allow your children to play with the dog each day. Make sure you do not let the sweet little puppy play with your baby girl or boy. The puppies have very sharp teeth and could bite the baby.

Dog types – These dogs come in a wide range of colors. In fact, you can find an extremely rare color on these dogs. Mostly, the pets have deep black, deep red, or a combination of black and white or red and white colors. Generally, both female and male dogs have a solid color only or two colors only. more…

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Airedale Terrier Dog Breed

By martin
08
Jun 2008

The Airedale Terrier is a people oriented dog with patience for children. He is affectionate and will protect his adopted family. Early socialization with children is important. They are large, strong dogs and they may play a bit rough. They have been used as police dogs and are alert and make excellent watchdogs. For safety reasons, never leave very young children alone with any dog.

*Temperament. His temperament is loyal and he will protect his adopted family. Many believe he has a sense of humor. Training can be a little difficult as he is more inclined to be a clown.

*Approximate Adult Size. Males weigh about 65 pounds and are about 23 inches tall at the withers (tallest point of the shoulders. Females weigh 55 to 60 pounds and are about 22 inches to the withers.

*Ideal Environment. The Airedale is a large size dog that is energetic and needs plenty of exercise. A properly fenced back yard would help in his exercise needs. He is not recommended for an apartment unless he has frequent, brisk walks. The Airedale needs a lot of exercise and attention or he will get bored and become destructive. If you have a cat, another dog or other small pets, they can be aggressive toward them as they were bred to hunt animals. Having a animal or pet run from this dog will get his hunting juices going. Early socialization will help considerably but it is hard to defeat his hunting heritage. more…

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Eight Questions You Should Ask Yourself Before Choosing a Breed

By martin
07
May 2008

Whether you are adopting an adult dog or buying a puppy there are important factors you need to take into consideration when choosing a breed.

First and foremost, keep in mind that most breeds are the result of literally hundreds of generations of breeding for certain attributes. For example, retrievers need to retrieve and most terriers need to chase small animals. Don’t make the mistake of choosing a terrier breed such as a Cairn and expect it to cohabitate happily with your child’s pet hamsters. The point here is that a dog’s temperament and personality are largely set at birth and it’s important to understand the breed’s traits when choosing a dog.

The Eight questions you should ask yourself before choosing a breed

1. How will the dog fit in with your lifestyle? Do you want a small dog can take with you almost everywhere or a large dog that will spend most of its life out of doors? Are you a hunter? If so, you will want to choose a breed such as a Lab, a Chesapeake Bay Retriever, or a German Wirehaired Pointer.

2. How much time and money you want to spend keeping the dog trimmed? If the answer is not much then you should choose a short-haired breed such as a Beagle or a Boston Terrier. On the other hand, if you don’t mind spending the money to have the dog clipped every other month or so, you can choose a longer-haired breed.

3. Do you want a family pet or a show dog? If your goal is to have a friendly, family pet, choose a breed that is even-tempered and laid back such as a Cocker Spaniel or a Dalmatian. On the other hand, if you wish to have a show dog, you may need to accept a dog that is more nervous and high strung.

4. How much time and attention you devote to the dog? Some breeds are happy to spend most of their time alone and require very little from you. However, there are other breeds that are very affectionate – such as Fox Terriers -that may want more of your attention.

5. Do you want a guard dog? If so, choose a breed such as a German Shepherd, a Rottweiler, a Doberman Pinscher or some other breed that has been bred over the generations to be great guardians.

6. Do you want a dog that will listen to you and follow your commands? There are breeds that are very amenable to training and others that are more hard-headed. For example, Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are considered easy to train while Welsh Terriers can be more difficult.

7. Do you want an adult dog or would you like to raise a puppy?. There are plusses and minuses to both alternatives. A puppy requires lots of time and training – including the need to housebreak it – while an adult don’t usually doesn’t.. However, when you adopt an adult dog you are sort of getting a pig in a poke as there is no way to know its background or why it ended up in a shelter.

8. How much time will the dog spend outdoors. If the answer is “a lot,” make sure you choose a long-haired breed that can withstand bad weather, such as Husky or a Samoyed. more…

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