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A Doberman Pinscher as a Service Dog

Dennis — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 08:40:16 +0000

The Doberman pinscher is, used in many different areas of the world, some of the Dobermans jobs consist of police officers, rescue dogs, therapy dogs, guard dogs, and the Doberman is still, used in the war as guard dogs and sentries. The Doberman is also, used as a therapy and service dogs.

The reason that the Doberman is, used for these types of jobs is because of the breed’s high level of intelligence. The Doberman is capable of thinking and reasoning therefore the dog can respond on his or her own. If the Doberman feels that, its owner is in some kind of danger or something happens, the Dobermans are, trained to act upon the situation.

The Doberman is, used as service dogs for the blind, hearing impaired, and the people who sometimes suffer from severe seizures. These people cannot usually live in a home alone and without some type of assistance.…

Breeding Your Doberman Pinscher

Dennis — Sat, 12 Jun 2010 13:56:07 +0000

Before you decide you want to breed your Doberman Pinscher, there are certain facts that you need to know before hand. Your female Dobie needs to be, checked out for any health problems she may have, such as hereditary defects, like hip dysphasia, heartworms and other parasites.

Your female Dobie will need to be, taken to the veterinarians’ office; there your veterinarian will perform a series of test on your female Doberman pinscher. In addition, hip dysphasia can be, discovered by the use of an x-ray, which is by no means harmful or painful to your Dobie. However, when looking for heartworms or any other parasites, your Doberman pinscher will have to produce a sample of its stool for the veterinarian to examine.

In order to prevent heartworms or other parasites, heart wormers maybe used to prevent your female from getting heartworms or other dangerous parasites. Therefore, your female Dobie needs to…

Why You Should Adopt a Toy Poodle

Dennis — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 16:36:50 +0000

Every dog lover should look into adopting a toy poodle. These are one of the best breads of dogs you could ever own. When you adopt a toy poodle you are getting a highly intelligent dog. Toy poodles are one of the easiest to train breeds and are always happy. Toy poodles are also extremely friendly and love to always be around people.

When you adopt a toy poodle you need to make sure they get enough exercise otherwise they could be hyper and nervous. As long as you give these little guys enough exercise, you should have no problems with them. When caring for them, they must be bathed on a normal basis. Their fur requires shaving every six weeks. There are four different clip styles: Show, Puppy, Continental, and English Saddle. It is important to frequently clean the ears and trim the nails. Proper dental hygiene is a must…

When Your Poodle Gets A Bug Bite

Dennis — Sat, 05 Jun 2010 23:50:23 +0000

Your Poodle may someday find herself face to face with a wasp, bee, yellow jacket, spider, or other stinging or biting insect. In most cases, the encounter is benign. But dogs can and do get stung by these critters, and it not only hurts but can cause a severe reaction and illness as well.

The sting of bees, wasps, and yellow jackets swell and are painful. That’s usually the extent of the damage, but dogs who are stung repeatedly could experience shock from the venom. Additionally, just as some people are highly allergic to insect bites and stings, some dogs are allergic and react severely to bites and stings.

When it comes to insect bites and stings, the best advice is to identify the attacker and call your veterinarian. Ask for instructions on what to do at home to make your dog comfortable immediately.

The vet may advise you to apply a paste…

Why Do Poodles Have Those Interesting Haircuts?

Dennis — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 16:50:23 +0000

The Poodle’s coat consists of two types of hair. The outer coat should be thick, wiry and curly. The undercoat must be soft and woolly to provide warmth. Puppies, however, are exceptions. Poodle puppy coats are soft and fine with little or no curl, but often with a slight wave.
As the dog matures into adulthood, the coat develops a thick, curly quality. The best way to judge a puppy’s potential adult coat is to look at the parents. If they carry good coats, their
puppies will likely possess them too.

Ever since the first hunters trimmed their retrieving dogs to prevent drowning, the Poodle hairstyle has been a favorite topic of conversation among dog people. Initially, Poodles sported either a Continental clip or an English Saddle clip. Now, hundreds of years later, these are still popular as they are required clips for show dogs.

Puppies under one year of age are shown in…

The Great Labrador

Dennis — Sun, 30 May 2010 16:58:54 +0000

The Labrador Retriever’s keen sense of smell and ability to train have earned him a place in many police and military forces around the world. During World War II, Labrador Retrievers were used throughout Europe to scout fields for undetected land mines. They were credited with many finds and exhibited a stick-to-it-iveness not found in other breeds that were tested for the job. They have also been trained as messengers to cover terrain that is all but impassable by man.

Many municipalities currently employ the services of skilled Labrador police dogs. They are primarily called upon for scent-discrimination details, such as tracking criminals in buildings or detecting hidden narcotics, weapons, and bombs. Once a substance has been detected, the
dog does not retrieve the material unless specifically ordered by his master, but rather indicates the location to his trainer. This is to insure against possible injury to the dog.

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What Color Is Your Lab?

Dennis — Thu, 20 May 2010 16:58:54 +0000

The coat color for the Labrador Retriever are either black, yellow, or chocolate.

Blacks: All black, with a small white spot on the chest is permissible. Eyes should be of medium size, expressing intelligence and good temper, preferably brown, although black or yellow is also permissible.

Yellows: Yellows may vary in color from fox-red to light cream with variations in the shading of the coat on ears, the underparts of the dog, or beneath the tail. A small white spot on the chest is permissible. Eye coloring and expression should be the same as that of the blacks, with black or dark brown eye rims. The nose should also be black or dark brown, although “fading” to pink in winter weather is not serious. A pink nose with no pigmentation is penalized.

Chocolates: Shades ranging from light sedge to chocolate. A small white spot on the chest is permissible. Eyes are light brown…

Trimming a Chihuahuas Nails

Dennis — Mon, 10 May 2010 16:36:50 +0000

In order to save your skin and the skin of your Chihuahua, as well as your furniture and floors, you will want to trim your Chihuahuas nails at least once a month. Trimming the Chihuahua’s nails is also important because long nails will quickly become uncomfortable for him.

Trimming a dogs nails isn’t really hard, but some people simply don’t want to do it. If this is the case, you can take your Chihuahua to a groomer or to your veterinarian and pay to have his nails trimmed. Trimming is needed every four to six weeks.

If you are up for trimming the dog’s nails yourself, you will need a pair of dog nail clippers. There are essentially two types: Scissors and guillotine clippers. Most people find that the guillotine style of clipper is easier to use, but you might want to try both to find the style that is…

What Should You Feed Your Chihuahua?

Dennis — Wed, 05 May 2010 16:36:50 +0000

Like most animals, Chihuahuas have special dietary needs, and it is important to understand those needs so that your Chihuahua gets the nourishment that he requires in order to remain healthy and live a long life.

Obviously, your Chihuahua needs dog food. The brand usually doesn’t matter. It is the ingredients that matter the most. Your veterinarian may suggest a particular brand of dog food for your dog, as well as a specific amount of the food that you should be feeding the dog. Usually, it is best to follow this recommendation.

If no recommendation is given in terms of the brand of dog food that you feed your Chihuahua, go with a food that’s main ingredient is meat. The food should be made up of at least 30 percent protein, at least four percent fiber, and 20 percent fat.

Your Chihuahua should have three meals a day. These small…

Yorkshire Terrier Rescue Groups

Dennis — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 16:36:50 +0000

When you consider acquiring a Yorkshire Terrier, you will most likely begin by searching out quality breeders in your area, as well as in other areas of the United States and Canada. However, you might want to consider acquiring your Yorkshire Terrier from a Yorkshire Terrier Rescue Group instead.

There are numerous reasons for adopting a Yorkshire Terrier from a rescue group. Most of the dogs available through a Yorkshire Terrier rescue organization will be adult dogs that somehow found themselves without a home. The reason for this usually has to do with the past owners living situation, and rarely has to do with any bad behavior on the dog’s part.

First and foremost, when you adopt a Yorkshire Terrier through a rescue organization, you will be saving the dogs life. Each year more than 7 million adult dogs are killed, and approximately one quarter of those is purebred dogs.…