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  • New Pet Beds Mean Sweet Doggie Dreams
    Without a doubt, Americans pamper their dogs and cats and the simple pet bed has been transformed into a warm, plush retreat. Now if your pets are anything like mine, they prefer your bed to anything else.
  • Pet People Can Pamper Their Pooches
    In record numbers, Americans have taken a variety of animals into their homes and hearts. According to various industry sources, over seventy million homes in the U.S. have some kind of pet.
  • Our Pets Are People Too
    Yes, pets are people too. At least they are at our house. We treat our pets just like members of the family and they respond with unconditional love, and the occasional chewed up slipper. Sharing our home with several cats and dogs gives us a chance to observe how their individual personalities.
  • Lead Poisoning Puts Family Pets and Humans at Risk
    In very simple terms, the common element lead is a poison. Despite the enormous health risks associated with exposure, the presence of lead in the environment has become ubiquitous.
  • Aggressive Pet Cat Relief
    Cats can be a territorial lot and often do not take kindly to strangers, animal or human, intruding on their turf. Territoriality aside, aggressive or destructive behavior in cats can be more than just a nuisance.
  • Pet Playpens Are Catching On
    Traveling with my two small dogs is always an adventure. On longer trips, an overnight stay at a hotel is usually part of the itinerary. Now finding pet friendly hotels is not usually a problem. What is a problem is that these members of the family think they are at home.
  • Pet Memorial Products Help Owners Deal With Loss
    The loss of a family pet is a source of grief and sadness. For many of us, pets are very much a part of the family. Over the years, our pets become our loyal friends, companions, guardians and even confidants. Even though the lifespan of a pet does vary on the species, they are with us long enough to establish bonds that are hard to break.
  • Parrots and Other Birds Need Sleep
    At the same you are getting less and less sleep, your pet parrot is getting ornery and difficult to handle. Where he was once a happy camper, now your parrot is getting downright surly. You and your pet parrot are both suffering from the same problem. Not enough sleep.
  • Separation Anxiety in Canines Gets the Treatment
    Domesticated animals are not immune to many of the same illnesses that plague their human counterparts. Whether physical or psychological, our pets are at risk for developing any number of diseases and other disorders. A common psychological problem that afflicts our beloved animal friends is separation anxiety.
  • Novelty Aquariums Catching On with Consumers
    Most of us remember the days when the average fresh water home aquarium was geared towards the fish hobbyist. Plain looking affairs, the setup usually consisted of a rectangular tank, a heater, a pump, lighting and some aggregate material.
  • Healing Dog Skin Irritation Naturally
    Humans spend literally billions of dollars every year on skin and hair care. The vast number of products available covers the gamut from shampoos, cosmetics, hairdressings, creams and treatments. The same is true for our pets.
  • Pet Travel Goes Fashionably Portable
    Our pets are pampered like never before. From gourmet food to medical insurance, we treat our pets like members of the family. Many of us like to share our personal tastes with our precious pets. Moreover, like members of the family we love to take them along on trips long and short.
  • Natural Pet Foods Are Going to the Dogs
    Not surprisingly, many pet owners are now passing along some human lifestyle habits to their furry housemates. For a number of reasons, pet owners are opting to provide their animal companions with dietary choices once reserved for humans.
  • Pet Treat Goodies Go Gourmet
    Like doting parents, we love to spoil our pets. My own menagerie of cats and dogs are coddled and cuddled in ways that amuses some friends, while others think of it as excess. The truth is, our furry friends love the attention and respond in kind.
  • Natural Tick Control
    Spring and summer months bring out a variety of insects and one of the most common is the tick. Ticks are found almost everywhere in North America and all ticks have one behavior in common, they feed on the blood of mammals. The American dog tick is a common variety of these parasites as is the black-legged tick.
  • Natural Flea Control
    You do not need to have dog, cat or other pet to experience the frustration of a good old fashioned flea infestation. They bite, you scratch and then you wonder how they get there and more importantly how to get rid of them. Problems with fleas are common the world over and like many insects, fleas are becoming more and more tolerant to chemicals.
  • West Highland White Terrier Puppy And Dog Information
    The West Highland White Terrier is a hardy, happy little terrier that love the companionship of people. They are very good looking and make good watch dogs.
  • Standard Schnauzer Puppy And Dog Information
    The Standard Schnauzer can live in an apartment as it can get most of her exercise needs indoors. They are very protective dogs and should be socialized to people, pets and situations when young.
  • Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen Puppy And Dog Information
    The Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen is happy, energetic smaller dog that makes a great watch dog. They can be kept in an apartment as long as they can be walked for exercise.
  • Yorkshire Terrier Puppy And Dog Information
    The Yorkshire Terrier prefers a warm climate and plenty of exercise, although most of it can be indoors. This little dog often neglects to consider her small size when challenging adversaries.
  • Welsh Springer Spaniel Puppy And Dog Information
    The Welsh Springer Spaniel is a pleasant and intelligent dog that loves humans. She is generally a watchdog. She can do well with other pets and dogs, especially if socialized when young.
  • Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Puppy And Dog Information
    The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon makes a very good family pet and excellent hunting dog. They require lots of exercise and time outdoors so a properly fenced in yard would be ideal.
  • Weimaraner Puppy And Dog Information
    The Weimaraner is a dog that needs plenty of exercise and a place to run. Try to avoid running them after a meal as they may develop a life threatening bloat.
  • Wire Fox Terrier Puppy And Dog Information
    The Wire Fox Terrier is a scrappy, tough little dog. They are playful but they are generally not for families with other dogs or pets. They may fight other dogs, even larger ones and may consider other pets fair game.
  • Tibetan Terrier Puppy And Dog Information
    The Tibetan Terrier can be kept in an apartment as long as she can get frequent walks. This is a very active dog when outside. A properly fenced in exercise area would be ideal. She can be a barker so keep this in mind.
  • Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier Puppy And Dog Information
    The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier is a medium sized that can live in an apartment as long as she can get frequent walks. She can get much of her exercise indoors. She is good watch dog that can get along well with other dogs.
  • Welsh Terrier Puppy And Dog Information
    The Welsh Terrier is an on the go fun dog. It likes a lot of exercise but can live in an apartment if she can get lots of long walks. She can do alright with pets and other dogs if extensively socialized when young.
  • Vizsla Puppy And Dog Information
    This dog comes from Hungary where the word Vizsla actually means alert. This dog is known to be responsive and gentle. They do need a lot of exercise so a properly fenced in year
  • Whippet Puppy And Dog Information
    The Whippet is a sensitive, intelligent and sweet dog. They make good watch dogs. They need plenty of exercise and a safe place to let them run would be ideal.
  • Sussex Spaniel Puppy And Dog Information
    The Sussex Spaniel is a loving and cheerful dog. It can make do in an apartment as long as it gets frequent walks. A better situation would be a properly fenced in yard for exercise. It must be noted that some do like to be noisy.
  • Toy Fox Terrier Puppy And Dog Information
    The Toy Fox Terrier is a happy little dog, full of the energy of life. She likes to hunt small vermin and is fairly easy to train. She may accept other dogs and larger pets especially if well socialized when young.
  • Spinone Italiano Puppy And Dog Information
    The Spinone Italiano can do with a small yard as far as exercise is concerned. They appear to be a friendly dog that gets along well with other pets and other dogs. There are always exceptions to the rule. They generally love older children
  • Skye Terrier Puppy And Dog Information
    The Skye Terrier does not need a lot of exercise so they can do well in an apartment. They make a good watch dog but can be a barker. They do not do well with other dogs and pets. They may accept older children if they have been extensively socialized early.
  • Shih Tzu Puppy And Dog Information
    The Shih Tzu is a small and lively dog that makes and excellent watch dog. They are beautiful little dogs that generally get along well with other dogs and other pets. They love older children but should be socialized with them.
  • Staffordshire Bull Terrier Puppy And Dog Information
    The Staffordshire Bull Terrier can be kept in an apartment as long as she gets plenty of long walks. She should always be on a leash and in control when in public. This breed has dog fighting in her history and will pick a fight.
  • Smooth Fox Terrier Puppy And Dog Information
    The Smooth Fox Terrier is a energetic, playful always on the go barking dog. They can be quarrelsome and actually pick fights with other dogs, even larger ones.
  • Siberian Husky Puppy And Dog Information
    The Siberian Husky is a cool weather dog that needs plenty of room to exercise in. A properly fenced in yard would be ideal. They may run off so keep them under control when outside. They also prefer to live with more of their kind as they were a pack animal.
  • Silky Terrier Puppy And Dog Information
    The Silky Terrier is a loving, energy dog. They are good watch dogs, although they can tend to be barkers. They can be kept in an apartment as they are small enough to get most of there exercise needs indoors. They are good with other dogs but must be extensively socialized with other pets.
  • Tibetan Spaniel Puppy And Dog Information
    The Tibetan Spaniel is a happy little dog that is protective with her family. They can be kept in an apartment as long as they can get frequent walks. A properly fenced in yard is best for exercise.
  • Schipperke Puppy And Dog Information
    The Schipperke can live in an apartment but they are very active. They are better off with a properly enclosed space for exercise. They are a healthy, long lived breed. They make great watch dogs and will eliminate vermin. They can get along with other pets if socialized early.
  • Portuguese Water Dog Puppy And Dog Information
    The Portuguese Water Dog is an intelligent, hard working dog that was bred to help fishermen. They generally get along well with other dogs but should be socialized when young for other pets. If at all possible, they need plenty of exercise and if there can be water involved, you have a happy dog.
  • Rhodesian Ridgeback Puppy And Dog Information
    The Rhodesian Ridgeback can live in an apartment if given sufficient long walks. They do best with a properly fenced in enclosure. This breed needs to be extensively socialized early if it is to get along with other pets and dogs.
  • Samoyed Puppy And Dog Information
    The Samoyed is a high energy dog that likes the outdoors. They are designed for cooler climates and need plenty of grooming care to look good. They love their human family and tend to favor one person. They may have trouble with other pets so they need early socialization.
  • Saluki Puppy And Dog Information
    The Saluki is a beautiful, regal and royal dog. They can be a bit aloof, especially to people that they do not know well. They tend to be a one family or a one person dog. They may do well with other dogs, especially if well socialized early.
  • Saint Bernard Puppy And Dog Information
    The Saint Bernard can even be kept in an apartment if walked often. They are better suited to a fenced in enclosure for exercise. They are said to be easy to train. It might be a good idea to obedience train early as this breed becomes very large and can be hard to handle even for the strongest person.
  • Rottweiler Puppy And Dog Information
    The Rottweiler is a muscular, highly protective dog that is a favorite for police and the military. They have a reputation as a dog not to fool with and they strike fear in the bad guys. They need to be extensively socialized to get along with other pets and other dogs.
  • Pomeranian Puppy And Dog Information
    The Pomeranian is a lap dog that is full of life and vigor. They make great companion dogs as they prefer the company of humans. They are active indoors so an apartment will satisfy their exercise needs.
  • Pug Puppy And Dog Information
    The Pug is an indoor dog as she dislikes cold or hot weather. She can do well in an apartment as long as she is walked for exercise. She is said to get along well with other pets, dogs and children.
  • Poodle (Standard) Puppy And Dog Information
    The standard Poodle is a highly intelligent, proud and good natured dog. They are good watch dogs and are generally good with other pets and other dogs. They are usually good with older children.
  • Puli Puppy And Dog Information
    The Puli is an amazing looking sheepherding dog. They seem to do well in all climates but like cooler weather better. They can live in an apartment as long as they can get frequent walks.
  • Pointer Puppy And Dog Information
    The Pointer is a dog on the go. She has a lot of energy and needs plenty of exercise. She keeps herself clean and does not require much coat maintenance.
  • Parson Russell Terrier Puppy And Dog Information
    The Parson Russell Terrier or better known as the Jack Russell Terrier, is a small happy dog that loves to play and hunt. They were bred as fox hunters so they need to be extensively socialized with other pets. They may fight with other dogs but they were pack animals at one time so this trait depends upon the line and individual.
  • Polish Lowland Sheepdog Puppy And Dog Information
    The Polish Lowland Sheepdog is a medium sized, shaggy, long coated dog that wants to please. They make excellent watch dogs and guard dogs. They need early obedience training as they are strong willed.
  • Pharaoh Hound Puppy And Dog Information
    The Pharaoh Hound can live in an apartment as long as she can get frequent runs on the leash through jogging, bike riding or other forms of running. She is a very fast runner and needs to stretch her legs occasionally. Her short coat means that she does better in warmer climates.
  • Pembroke Welsh Corgi Puppy And Dog Information
    The Pembroke Welsh Corgi is active indoors so they can do well in an apartment as well as a house. They are highly intelligent, short dogs that make great watch dogs. They are cattle herders so they may tend to try to herd children, adults and other dogs. They can be aggressive with other dogs, especially male on male.
  • Old English Sheepdog Puppy And Dog Information
    The Old English Sheepdog is a lovable, even tempered dog. She is more meant for the country as opposed to an apartment. She has plenty of fur to distribute when shedding plus she takes a ton of time for grooming.
  • Otterhound Puppy And Dog Information
    The Otterhound needs plenty of exercise and is considered a great jogging companion. Be sure to have her under control as she will go off after a scent. She was originally a pack animal so she generally gets along well with other canines. She may not do as well with other, smaller pets so be sure to socialize her with them as a puppy.
  • Papillon Puppy And Dog Information
    The Papillon loves to exercise outdoors but an apartment will do just fine as long as she can get regular walks. She is a dainty, fine boned dog that loves to be pampered. She learns fast and loves to travel with her master. She may not get along with other dogs and should be socialized early for other pets.
  • Norwich Terrier Puppy And Dog Information
    The Norwich Terrier is an active breed that can live in an apartment as long as she can look forward to frequent walks. A properly fenced in yard would be ideal for exercise but she is a digger and will take off once loose, for adventures. They generally do well with other pets and love considerate children and their toys.
  • Neapolitan Mastiff Puppy And Dog Information
    The Neapolitan Mastiff is a magnificent watch dog and guard dog. A very serious and scary looking dog that was bred to protect and fight. Males can be more aggressive, especially if they are intact. They are very trainable and need early, serious obedience training.
  • Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Puppy And Dog Information
    The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever makes a great family pet. She is a good watch dog but a poor guard dog. She is not a barker, but will let you know when strangers are about. She is generally good with other dogs and pets.
  • Newfoundland Puppy And Dog Information
    The Newfoundland is a large, hairy dog with a great temperament. They are calm and do not require a great deal of exercise so they may even be kept in an apartment. Of course, a properly fenced in yard for exercise is preferable. The Newfoundland was bred for cold temperatures and icy water so hot climates will stress them.
  • Norfolk Terrier Puppy And Dog Information
    The Norfolk Terrier is a loving, hardy and active little dog that makes a great pet. They can easily be kept in an apartment as long as she is afforded frequent long walks. A properly fenced in back yard with provisions for a digging dog would be the ideal exercise situation. She was bred to be a hunter and ratter so she should be socialized with small pets very early on.
  • Norwegian Elkhound Puppy And Dog Information
    The Norwegian Elkhound is a heavy coated, shedding dog that prefers a cool climate. They can be kept in an apartment as long as long, frequent walks are part of her life. A properly fenced in yard would be best for her exercise.
  • Manchester Terrier Puppy And Dog Information
    The Manchester Terrier is a lively, intelligent dog, fast to learn and easy to train. They can be kept in an apartment as they are active indoors and can get by with frequent long walks. A properly fenced in yard is always best for exercise. Keep the Manchester under control or she may chase almost anything that moves.
  • Maltese Puppy And Dog Information
    The Maltese is a very popular toy breed. They are a healthy breed but care must be taken against extremes of temperature. They will do fine in an apartment, just needing daily walks. They are playful, fun loving dogs and they make great watch dogs.
  • Mastiff Puppy And Dog Information
    The Mastiff was bred to be a dog that participated in war. They are gentle giants but do not get them aroused. They make natural guard dogs and watch dogs and will protect the family with their life. Actually, just seeing a Mastiff will deter everyone but the dumbest crook. They do not need a great deal of exercise and can be lazy.
  • Lhasa Apso Puppy And Dog Information
    The Lhasa Apso makes a beautiful family pet. She can live in an apartment as long as she gets walked for exercise. She makes a good watch dog and gets along well with other pets. She likes older, respectful children.
  • Labrador Retriever Puppy And Dog Information
    The Labrador Retriever is the most popular dog breed in the United States so there are lots of good things to say about them. They will do ok in an apartment as long as they can be walked frequently. They do like lots of exercise. If it is possible for them to experience water occasionally, so much the better as they have a water resistant coat and love to swim.
  • Lakeland Terrier Puppy And Dog Information
    The Lakeland Terrier is a happy dog that makes a great pet. They can be kept in an apartment as long as they can be walked frequently. They do best in a properly fenced in yard for exercise but remember that they are diggers so pay attention to possibly burying some of the fence.
  • Lowchen Puppy And Dog Information
    The Lowchen is a small lap dog that is often cut to resemble a lion. They are a proud breed and make good watch dogs. They are affectionate dogs and are generally good with considerate children. They may be aggressive enough with other dogs to assume the top position in a family of more then one dog.
  • Keeshond Puppy And Dog Information
    The Keeshond is a dog that can live in an apartment as long as frequent long walks are available. She is fairly active indoors and makes a good watch dog because she generally likes to bark. She is great with older, considerate children and wants to be a part of the family.
  • Kerry Blue Terrier Puppy And Dog Information
    The Kerry Blue Terrier is an affectionate, intelligent and protective family pet. She can live in an apartment, as long as she is afforded frequent long walks. She is a great watch dog and guard dog but she will not drive the neighbors crazy with her barking, as she is a quiet dog. She is good with older, considerate children.
  • Kuvasz Puppy And Dog Information
    The Kuvasz is a large sturdy dog with fierce protective instincts. She is a loyal, protective pet and she needs extensive early socialization with children, strangers and other pets. As a reminder, a child should never be left unsupervised with any puppy or dog.
  • Komondor Puppy And Dog Information
    The Komondor is a gorgeous sheep dog from Hungary where she was bred to fight off bears and wolves. This is a no nonsense dog that makes a serious watch dog and guard dog. She is not a barker and her ears do not move much so she may not communicate that she is disturbed and about to defend.
  • Irish Terrier Puppy And Dog Information
    The Irish Terrier is a wonderful medium size dog that can live in an apartment as long as she is allowed frequent long walks. A properly fenced in yard would be ideal for this dog to get her exercise but pay attention to possibly burying a part of the fence into the ground as she is a digger.
  • Japanese Chin Puppy And Dog Information
    The Japanese Chin is a happy lap dog with a magnificent coat. She loves everyone and is good with pets and other dogs.
  • Italian Greyhound Puppy And Dog Information
    The Italian Greyhound is meant for a quiet apartment or home. She does not do well with loud, rough children as her bones can be brittle as a puppy and she is delicate in both body and mind. She is a good watch dog and loves her family.
  • Irish Wolfhound Puppy And Dog Information
    The Irish Wolfhound is a tall, large dog that needs an average amount of exercise. Never push a young Irish Wolfhound to run or exercise when she does not want to as you may injure rapidly growing joints. She is generally not a good watch dog or guard dog as she is very sweet tempered and loves everyone.
  • Harrier Puppy And Dog Information
    The Harrier is a very friendly dog that actually makes a good watch dog but may help a prowler find your house keys. She loves everyone! She needs plenty of exercise so she is not an apartment dog. A properly fenced in yard or acreage is essential for her.
  • Havanese Puppy And Dog Information
    The Havanese comes from Cuba where they were pampered lap dogs. They love people and are not above learning tricks to amuse us. They are known to be very obedient and they get along well with other dogs and pets.
  • Irish Setter Puppy And Dog Information
    The Irish Setter is an active, lovable dog. She is full of spirit and needs plenty of exercise. She is a watch dog but not a guard dog. She can get along with other dogs but it is best if she is socialized with other pets early on.
  • Ibizan Hound Puppy And Dog Information
    The Ibizan Hound is a quiet, fast dog that needs to be raised inside with her human family. She can jump almost any fence at a standstill and will run for miles until she feels like coming home. They are clean, gentle dogs but may do poorly with other pets and dogs.
  • Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Puppy And Dog Information
    The Greater Swiss Mountain Dog does not need extensive exercise so she can be kept in an apartment as long as she can get daily long walks. A properly fenced in yard would be ideal. She is a great watch dog and guard dog.
  • Glen of Imaal Terrier Puppy And Dog Information
    The Glen of Imaal Terrier comes from Ireland where she was used to hunt foxes and badgers and keep farms free of vermin. She is a short legged dog designed to go down burrows after critters. She is a quiet dog, rarely barking, but she makes a good watch dog and guard dog.
  • Great Pyrenees Puppy And Dog Information
    The Great Pyrenees makes a good watch dog and guard dog. They are wary of strangers, both man and beast. They need plenty of exercise and are not suitable for an apartment. A properly fenced in yard or acreage would be ideal.
  • Greyhound Puppy And Dog Information
    The Greyhound makes a wonderful family pet. Thousands of them need new homes from race tracks every year. They do not require a great deal of space to exercise in and when indoors, prefer to lazy around.
  • Golden Retriever Puppy And Dog Information
    The Golden Retriever is a highly intelligent, people loving dog. She is the fourth most popular pure bred dog in the United States. She is loyal, eager to please, takes obedience like a champ and loves children.
  • Gordon Setter Puppy And Dog Information
    The Gordon Setter makes a great dog for the farm or suburban living. She needs too much exercise for an apartment. A properly fenced in exercise enclosure or acreage is ideal. She should be under your control at all times as she likes to roam.
  • Great Dane Puppy And Dog Information
    The Great Dane makes a good pet for those looking for a very large dog. She makes a good watch dog and only a fool would challenge her. She loves her human family and only needs moderate exercise. She is good with children but dangerous because of her size.
  • German Wirehaired Pointer Puppy And Dog Information
    The German Wirehaired Pointer in not a good apartment dog. They need plenty of exercise and a large properly fenced in yard would be ideal. They can tend to bark so they will either need to be far out in the country or taught to be quieter at an early age. They can tend to be one person dogs.
  • Flat-Coated Retriever Puppy And Dog Information
    The Flat-Coated Retriever is not suited to an apartment. She needs at the least, a properly fenced in space to exercise in. She expects to live indoors with her human family. She generally does very well with other pets and loves children.
  • German Pinscher Puppy And Dog Information
    The German Pinscher makes a very good house dog. They need plenty of exercise and a properly fenced in enclosure for exercise is ideal. They get very attached to their human families and make good watch dogs and good guard dogs.
  • Giant Schnauzer Puppy And Dog Information
    The Giant Schnauzer is a beautiful dog and she makes a great watch dog and guard dog. She will protect you. On the downside, she really requires an experienced handler and early socializing of pets, other dogs and children.
  • German Shorthaired Pointer Puppy And Dog Information
    The German Shorthaired Pointer is a human family oriented and hunter dog. They need quite a bit of exercise and are just as willing to hunt as they are to play games in the yard. They can tend to roam and they are known as escape artists so a properly fenced in yard for exercise is ideal.
  • French Bulldog Puppy And Dog Information
    The French Bulldog makes a very good companion dog. She is playful and fairly easy to care for, but she needs plenty of human attention. She is generally good around other pets and loves children.
  • Field Spaniel Puppy And Dog Information
    The Field Spaniel is a very friendly, lovable dog. She is very active and makes a great family pet. She really requires a properly fenced in enclosure for exercise. She is very intelligent and learns new tasks quickly.
  • Finnish Spitz Puppy And Dog Information
    The Finnish Spitz makes a great family dog. She likes older children and is generally good with other pets. She needs plenty of daily walks or a properly fenced in yard for exercise. She does not have a dog odor but can tend to be a barker.
  • English Springer Spaniel Puppy And Dog Information
    The English Springer Spaniel is a good choice for an apartment if you are willing to jog with her or exercise her several times a day. She will do better with access to a properly fenced in area that affords her room to run.
  • English Toy Spaniel Puppy And Dog Information
    The English Toy Spaniel is a happy, lap companion dog that needs little in the way of exercise and care. She is well behaved, friendly with other pets and good with older, calm children.

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