Basketball toys and jerseys for dogs

Dog owners are well aware of how distinct and unique doggy personalities are, with different dogs having a myriad of interests which are just as diverse the interests of different people can be.Basketball stands to be something a number of dogs share a common interest in, paving the way for the popularity of basketball toys and jerseys for...

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Taking Care of Your French Bulldog

One of the fastest growing popular dog breeds are French bulldogs. These dogs originated from a mixture of bulldogs and terriers, and are a favorite amongst small to medium sized families and celebrities. Probably, this breed got highlighted when celebrity host Martha Stuart showed her French bulldog on her shows and showed how energetic...

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Poodle

It’s nearly impossible not to talk about poodles in general dog breed discussions, given how popular poodles are as toy dogs. Believed to be originally bred for water retrieval excursions during hunting sessions, the poodle is argued to have hailed from Germany where it was once called the pudelhound, taking after the word pudel which translates...

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Wildebeest

Wildebeest are commonly mistaken as “wilderbeast”, a mistake that is borne from how the mammal’s name is spelled. But as commonly misspelled as its name is, the popularity of the wildebeest is one that mirrors with the lions of Africa, given the fact that they are among the lion’s well documented preferred types of prey. The 1966 movie...

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Deadliest Sea Snake

Sea snakes are known to have one of the strong and mighty venoms but there are also other species of sea snakes that are unique and docile and do not have much venom. Of all the sea snakes in the world, which one is the deadliest? What is the gauge of tagging it as deadliest? There is a snake bite alone that contains more than enough venom...

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Animals in Space

Animals in space has long been explored by the realms of science fiction, but as it has come to be known, a number of actual animals going to space has been documented over the past 50 or so years. Just as animals are utilized as test subjects for human-consumption products (though this is now being frowned upon in most modern societies),...

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Pomeranians

Pomeranians are a popular type of Spitz, whose small physiques have made them the poster dog for toy dogs, a status which it arguably shares with the poodle. Made more popular during the 17th Century when the royals and nobles of England kept Pomeranians as pets, Pomeranians are also referred to as “Dwarf Spitz”, as well as the more commonly...

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Emperor Penguin Facts

Emperor penguins were the stars of the Happy Feet series of movies, with Happy Feet 2 released last year. Revisiting the world of Mumble and touching up on the inherent talents of Erik, Mumble’s son, the second Happy Feet movie bore the same entertainment quality of the first, making it a heartwarming story that is enjoyable for audiences...

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Christmas and the poodle-marmaduke mix

When talking about Christmas, reindeers tend to be the most popular animal associated with the season, a status that is borne from the Santa Claus lore, where Santa’s magical sled is drawn by flying reindeers. Dogs are not particularly associated with Christmas, but one breed has steadily been gaining an association with the season, a reputation...

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Elephant Rumbling Explained

If you try to stand beside an elephant you might feel a gush of wind or perhaps a vibration on the chest area. Are you scared? Yes, you have every reason to be, but it’s not the thudding on the chest brought about by your heavy heartbeat. This may be a surprise but the sound comes from the animal situated just beside you. It is called elephant...

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Man’s Best Friend Proves Itself Again

Any pet at home can be considered man’s best friend but why is it that the dog is often times referred to as man’s best friend? Lassie and many dog heroes out there have shown how they can be relied upon whenever we need them. There are virtually many instances why the dog can always be trusted. You name countless dog heroes that have in...

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Tips on giving your Dog a Home Checkup

Sometimes, we’re too busy to drive out to the vet and have our dog checked on. Regularcheckups can actually help your dog live longer and stay healthier. Some dog owners would set up appointments every other month, but many of them can't commit to these schedules. However, there are a few things that you can do at home to check on your dog’s...

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Do Otters Make Good Pets?

What exactly are otters? Although not easily pronounced, otter comes from the old English word oter - its most suitable rhyme is the word water which surprisingly, according to Wikipedia came from the root word derived from the word otter itself. Whatever the semantics, needless to say, Otters are water animals, which best befits its rhyming...

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Picardy Shepherd

Picardy Shepherds, also known as the Berger Picard, are a French breed of dogs, made popular in the movie adaptation of the classic Because of Winn-Dixie novel. Released in 2005, the movie was based on a 2000-released children’s novel authored by Kate DiCamillo, with the story told the tale of a young10-year old girl and how she came across...

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Free Ranging Dogs

As it is no secret that there are dogs kept by masters and dogs wandering the streets freely, the concern over free ranging dogs is one that takes on a tiered structure, with different enforcement entities having their take on the issue.The 1974 film entitled Benji clearly illustrated how the life of a free ranging stray dog goes, with Benji,...

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Parson Russell Terriers

Parson Russell Terriers are typically mistaken for Jack Russell Terriers, though that “mistake” isn’t really all the politically correct, given that Parson Russell Terriers are actually Jack Russell Terriers, only different in the sense that Parson Russell Terriers are the confirmation show variety of Jack Russells. Taking its name from...

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