Posted by Virginia Sutherland at May 8th, 2008 in Cats
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by Virginia Sutherland
Cats are usually considered relatively calm and peaceful animals. Many assume that a cat will be loving and docile, playful and independent, in other words, acting like a cat, if they are just given good food, clean water and a safe place to rest.
But not all cats have the laid back couch potato meditative zen type of style. Some cats are constantly going at 160 mph. Fast, agile, interested, investigating, and bouncing off the walls, keeping their owners awake at night by leaping across the bed or attacking toes under the blanket. Cats are as different to each others as humans are. As long as the personality style is acceptable by the owner there is no problem.
There is one trait though that most people are not happy with and that is an aggressive tendency within the cat. While dogs can get away with being somewhat aggressive due to their “protecting the home” status, aggressiveness in a cat is not a desired quality.
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Posted by John Bear at May 8th, 2008 in Dogs
by John Bear
Although we love our pets dearly, sometimes it can be bothersome to have to let them out and then back in. At some point you would have been annoyed of frustrated with your pet because you have just sat down and got comfortable and your pet is at your feet wanting to go out. The solution to these problems is simple - a pet door.
Pet safe dog door refers to a specially built or fixed up frame, set into a wall, window, or a door with a hinged flap to enable the domestic pets to move out or in, on their own. With a pet door, animal behavior problems like chewing on furniture, tearing up pillows, or getting into food or other places they’re not supposed to be that are often displayed by bored or stressed pets will now be reduced and even eradicated. Pet doors also allow your pet to have the freedom to go outdoors and get more exercise allowing them to be more healthy and fit.
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Posted by Michelle Adams at May 8th, 2008 in Dogs
by Michelle Adams
The Beagle has become a popular breed of dog in the United States over the past century or so. In fact, in the 1950’s, this breed enjoyed a brief stint at the number one spot for most sought after dogs in this country. But the Beagle’s roots go back much farther than 100 years or so - and could possibly date back to around 400 B.C. in Greece. Documents show that a Beagle type of dog may have been in existence at this time.
However, the Beagle as we know it today probably originated in Great Britain in the first part of the second century. Beagles are thought to be a descendant of the Talbot Hound, along with Foxhounds and the Southern Hound.
The Beagle spent many years in England developing as a breed by many in the field. During the middle of the 1800’s, Reverend Phillip Honeywood began breeding Beagles that are the closest to the dogs that we are familiar with today. However, these animals were bred for function rather than looks.
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