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In Is a Samoyed Puppy Right for Your Family? I promised you more about specific breeds and how they fit into the family unit. This week, I’m going from one end of the size spectrum to the other, highlighting the … Continue reading
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Boxador. Labrabox. Boxalab. These are just a few of the names used to describe a Boxer Lab mix. People have all kinds of funny names for crossbreeds these days. When I was growing up, we used to call them mutts. … Continue reading
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What do you get when you cross two of the most popular dog breeds in the United States? You get a Sheprador – a German Shepherd Lab Mix. At least “Sheprador” is what I’m going to call it, since I … Continue reading
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Did you know that many dogs have multiple noises and vocalizations that they make to talk to us? Leroy, for example, loves to make weird whining, huffing noises when we are playing, that sound like nothing more than an old … Continue reading
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Fleas and ticks are major concerns for pet owners, and prevention is one of the biggest expenses that many dog owners will face throughout the year. The fact is that dogs have a tendency to pick up fleas and ticks … Continue reading
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This time of year, I always begin thinking about breeding, but not in the context of my own dogs, since I had Janice spayed after her last litter. My personal belief is that a bitch should never have more than … Continue reading
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So, there I was, 10 years old, hanging out with my best buddy Jake, and I asked Ma, “How old is Jake in human years?” “I dunno,” she said, “Ask your Gran.” Ma always used to hand me off to … Continue reading
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If you were to ask me who is most qualified to determine which is the best dog food for your canine friend, I’d begin by telling you who it’s not – it’s not dog food manufacturers, and it’s not your … Continue reading
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In my “Breed of the Week” posts, I’ve often gone into great detail about the history, grooming requirements and personalities of various dog breeds, but I haven’t often talked much about whether a particular breed is exactly right for you … Continue reading
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When I was in fifth grade, in a small rural school, there was a girl who just didn’t fit in. Today, I expect that she would be the target of cyber-bullying, with vicious Facebook posts from those of us who … Continue reading
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If you’ve ever played an instrument or been to a yoga class, you’ve probably heard the command to breathe from your diaphragm. But did you know that animals also have a diaphragm in their pelvis? This diaphragm is made up … Continue reading
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When a dog gets diagnosed with something like fleas or an ear infection, it’s easy to get plenty of information on what that means and what you need to do. But what if your dog gets a diagnosis of a … Continue reading
