"How incessant and great are the ills with which a prolonged old age is replete."C. S. Lewis
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6 Different Dog breeds you don't know
Everybody has heard of the basset hound or the beagle. This type of dogs has proved to have many qualities or has been advertised a lot. The influence plays also an important role: if one of my friends to whom I compete has just bought a pitbull, I should ...
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Advanced dog training exercises
Coming when called is a vital skill that every dog must learn, both for its own safety and that of those around it. A disobedient dog that refuses to come when called could easily be hit by a car, get into a fight with another dog, or suffer a variety of ...
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Airedale Terrier - The King of the Terriers
The Airedale Terrier is a medium 45 to 65 pound dog that usually reaches between 22" and 24". Known as the King of the Terriers, they are largest of the Terrier breeds recognized by the AKC. It is a compact little powerhouse that is all terrier when it ...
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Airedale Terrier History & Breeder Information
The Airedale Terrier originated from the Aire Dale in Yorkshire, England. Commonly referred to as 'Airedales' these large dogs were originally bred to hunt otters, but their versatility allows them to meet most challenges. The Airedale's size ranges from ...
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Alaskan Malamute Complete Profile
Key Facts:Size: GiantHeight: 58 - 71 cm (23 - 28 inches)Weight: 38 - 56 kg (85 - 125 lb)Life Span: 13 yearsGrooming: MediumExercise: DemandingFeeding: DemandingTemperament: Sociable & loyalCountry of Origin: North America (Alaska)AKC Group: Working ...
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American Foxhound Complete Profile
Key Facts:Size: LargeHeight: 53 - 64 cm (21 - 25 inches)Weight: 30 - 34 kg (65 - 75 lb)Life Span: 12 yearsGrooming: MinimalExercise: DemandingFeeding: DemandingTemperament: Active & eagerCountry of Origin: United StatesAKC Group: Hound Temperament: ...
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Animal Ethics
Animal Ethics By Jon Dunkerley http://www.web-rover.com IntroductionA long time ago, before evolution turned the primate into the businessman carrying a brief case, the topic of ethical considerations concerning animals was as talked about as an episode ...
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Barf And Raw Food For Dogs
Holistic Nutrition - The BARF Raw Food Diet A critique by John Burns BVMS MRCVS The BARF ("Bones and Raw Food" or "Biologically Appropriate Raw Food") diet is a system of holistic nutrition which is championed by Dr Ian Billinghurst who is an Australian ...
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Barf Diet For Dogs - Not As Gross As It Sounds!
Are you just starting to research the BARF diet for dogs - also known as “bones and raw food” or the RAW diet? It can be confusing - I remember asking TONS of questions when I first started. How do you know how much to feed? WHAT do you feed? Can you mix ...
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Choosing A Good Hunting Dog
Dogs have been bred for the purposes of hunting with humans for centuries. Whether hunting for food or sport, various breeds of dog have been used to help flush the hunted animals out into the open, to retrieve downed animals (especially ducks, pheasant, ...
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Choosing The Right Dog Breed
Were you aware that there are literally hundreds of distinct dog breeds? When you decide to get a dog, choosing the right dog breed for you and your family is essential. With so many different dog breeds available, this can become a very daunting task. ...
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Companion Animals and Their Unique Place in Society--Part 2
A brief history of the domestication of dogs. Fossil remains suggest that five distinct types of dogs existed by 4500 B.C. Illustrations of dogs, dating from the Bronze Age, have been found on walls, tombs, and scrolls throughout the Middle East, Europe, ...
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Companion Animals and Their Unique Place in Society--Part 3
A brief history of the domestication of horses. Archaeological and paleontological evidence indicates that the horse was domesticated about 3000 B.C.—later than dogs and cats. At first, horses apparently were herded for meat and milk. Later, when people ...
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Companion Animals and Their Unique Place in Society--Part 4
The Bible and The Chronicles of Narnia talk about companion animals What the Bible says about the role of animals in our lives In Genesis chapter 1, God made man in His own image, and then gave man dominion over the fish of the sea, the birds of the air, ...
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Coyotes in Paradise—Living With the Reality
One of the delightful things about life in a rural community is our collective love of animals, both domestic and wild. It is that love that makes us vulnerable when bad things happen to these animals, and such tragedies are becoming increasingly common ...
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