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Jack Russell Terrier
These dogs are loving, loyal, and very smart. But when they’re bored they can be destructive. It is very important that a potential dog owner understand the nature of this breed before they decide to bring it into their home. The Jack Russell is a working terrier, with lots of energy and tenacity. They have high energy, dig, bark, and chew. So they need structure and daily physical and mental exercise.
Many unsuspecting people expected an adorable, low-key and well-mannered small dog (17 lbs.) like Eddie on the TV show “Frasier.” What they don’t know is that Eddie had a full-time trainer.
So, why are these dogs so popular? When they live with people who understand them, who keep their minds and bodies exercised, who train them and work then constantly and set limits, the Jack Russell is an outstanding companion.
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Our pets love to be the center of attention at all times. What better way to have your dog stand out is to deck her out in this darling red velour Santa coat and hat I recently discovered on a great website. Well-made and well-priced, your dog will be smiling with all the ooooo’s and ahhhh’s directed her way! Merry Christmas!
The holidays are fast approaching, and it’s time to start planning for the festivities. Let’s begin with Thanksgiving when our loved ones gather together to give thanks. During these busy weeks ahead, we can’t forget about our beloved furry friends that add so much to our lives. They want to look festive too. Your dog will happily be the center of attention decked out in this adorable faux leopard coat and hat ensemble. And the great news is it’s available in all sizes to fit every breed!
Just because it’s wet and rainy out there doesn’t mean your pooch won’t want his daily walk. To be on the safe side, protect him from the cold, wet weather with a stylish rain coat and matching hat. It’s also a good idea to keep his paws warm and dry with rain boots. This will also save some puddles on your hardwood floor or carpet.
John Lithgow, Tony Award winner, has been entertaining pint-sized audiences for decades. His latest children’s book, I Got Tw
o Dogs, is about two mischievous dogs named Fanny and Blue. Fanny and Blue may not be the smartest dogs, and they may not be the best-behaved dogs, but they are definitely the most-loved dogs.
The bouncy, word rhyming text and the song in the accompanying sing-along CD - is based on Lithgow’s own family’s two dogs. Out of all the songs that I’ve made up for kids, this is their absolute favorite,” he says. And Robert Neubecker’s eye-popping illustrations capture the joy of all things dog.
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Ratchet, the Iraqi puppy, finally had his very best day yet. An animal rescue group flew into Baghdad on Sunday, October 19 and loaded him onto a charter flight. He was due to arrive in Minnesota at the end of the week. Ratchet was adopted by Army Spc. Gwen Beberg, 28, from Minnesota. Beberg, along with another soldier, rescued the puppy from a burning pile of trash last May.
It was the third try by Operation Baghdad Pups to get Ratchet out of the country on behalf of Beberg who says she couldn’t have made it through her 13 month deployment without the mutt. “He has been her emotional support, confidante, sanity-saver and a connection with something other than a war zone,” Beberg’s mother reported.
Ratchet would look and feel terrific in a new, soft parka for his first winter in the U.S.
The temperament of the Golden Retriever is a hallmark of the breed and is described as “kindly, friendly and confident.” They are not “one man dogs” and are generally equally amiable with both strangers and those familiar to them Their trusting, gentle disposition, therefore ,makes them a poor guard dog.
The typical Golden Retriever is calm, naturally intelligent with an exceptional eagerness to please.
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We love our pets. Americans will spend $43.4 billion on our pets in 2008, a 5 1/2% growth from 2007, according to the American Pet Products Manufacturers Association. That’s more than double what pet owners spent more than a decade ago, the group noted.
Contributing to that growth are high-end products and services such as pet spas, day care, and luxury gifts for pets. Another fast-growing area is pet insurance according to the American Pet Products Manufacturers Association. “Pet owners want to protect themselves and their pets against unexpected medical expenses,” says Bob Vetere, president of the association. More than 2 million pet owners currently subscribe to pet insurance. By 2010, APPMA estimates that 5 to 7 % of all pet owners will carry a pet insurance card.
The aging baby boomer population is filling their houses with pets as grown children move out, and this is also contributing to the change in the pet industry, Bob Vetere says. “For empty-nesters, pets are filling a void in their lives, and they’re showing their appreciation to their pets,” he said.
Despite concerns of an economic slowdown as Americans spend more cautiously, the pet industry appears somewhat insulated from recession talk, the association said. “Pet owners and the companies providing pet products and services show no sign of letting up,” Vetere said.
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When “Desperate Housewives” star Felicity Huffman isn’t gossiping or getting out of a predicament on Wisteria Lane, she is on a mission to save orphaned animals.
More than four million orphaned dogs and cats are euthanized each year because of overcrowding in animal shelters. In an effort to save them, Huffman has teamed up with Iams Home 4 the Holidays to help find loving homes for pets in need. Help Iams’ pet food and Felicity Huffman reach the goal of 1 million pets adopted this holiday season. We hope you’ll be interested in adopting, donating or volunteering for a great cause.
Iams’ goal is to have a million dogs and cats adopted. Of that million, 750,000 of them would have been killed otherwise, according to Huffman.
“What is great about Iams Home 4 the Holidays, they have 3,000 shelters all across the world, even in Iraq and any participating shelter you can go on their Web site and find one that is closest to you, and not only can you adopt your best friend who is there waiting for you, but they also give you an education program,” says Huffman. The education program includes how to train your dog, how to pet-proof your house and how to introduce them to your children as well as the right vaccinations to give them.
Two years ago, Huffman adopted her dog, Tucker shown above, in Los Angeles from Pet Orphans of Southern California.
Huffman pointed out a common misconception that shelters don’t have purebreds. “There are all sorts of rescue programs for purebreds. You can go online and find them everywhere,” Huffman explained.
Like many animal lovers, Huffman has had a rewarding experience with Tucker, who sometimes visits the “Desperate Housewives” set and even runs through a few shots, which have to get cut. “I think he is really grateful. He’s the sweetest dog and my children are all over that dog. I mean, they have their fingers in his mouth and up his nose and dress him up with tutus. Our adopted rabbit rides on Tucker’s back so he is just the most gentle loving soul,” Huffman gushed.
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Mitzi, a pampered Beverly Hills Chihuahua accustomed to riding in a purse, goes for a spa vacation in Mexico with her owner. But when she gets lost, she is forced to find her way back hone with the help of some furry friends.
This movie should be a big hit, especially of Chihuahua owners and lovers. However, animal shelters warn us of hastily going out to purchase one of these cute pets. They can be a handful if the potential owner is unaware of their temperament. So proceed with caution. And enjoy.
Mitzi would love this matching dog ensemble when lunching in Beverly Hills with her friends.