Archive for July, 2007

Labrador Puppy- The Perfect Pet

By Ruben Diaz

Dogs are known to be very friendly animals. As you are choosing the dog that you want you may suddenly see a bundle of fluff streaking across your path. What you are looking at is that of a Labrador puppy. These gentle yet highly excited puppies are the perfect pets. You will need to think about which type of Labrador puppy that you want to adopt. This is due to the fact that the Labrador breed comes in two different types.

These breeds are the English Labrador and the American Labrador. These two dogs types have different looks which will help you when you are planning to adopt or buy one of these dogs. In the breed of dog itself there are 4 colorations which informs the breeders of what type of puppy that you are looking to add to your family.

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All About the American Eskimo Dog Breed

By Sarah Freeland

The American Eskimo Dog: A great dog for the family

The American Eskimo Dog is a relative of the German Spitz. It is a cute little snow ball of a dog that comes in three varieties: standard, toy, and miniature. The standard usually grows to be between 15 and 19 inches tall and can weigh up to 35 pounds. The miniature variation of this breed grows to be between 12 and 15 inches tall and can weigh up to 20 pounds. The toy version of this breed only gets to be about 12 inches tall and only weighs up to 10 pounds. All versions of this breed have a white or cream coat that is long, fluffy, and dense. Some of the health issues you will want to look out for include progressive retinal atrophy and hip dysplasia.

Characteristic and behavior of the American Eskimo Dog

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Dog breed comparison: What to look for when choosing a family pet

By Sarah Freeland

With so many different dog breeds available, how can you know which dog is right the right pet for you and your family? There are so many things to take into consideration when selecting a puppy including size, behavior, health concerns, compatibility with other pets and children, temperament and grooming requirements. Here we have outlined a few common dog breeds to help you find the dog that is best for you and your family’s specific needs and lifestyle.

German Wirehaired Pointer

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Dog Breed Comparison - Do Your Research Beforehand to Ensure Compatability with Family and Other Pet

By Sarah Freeland

There are hundreds of different dog breeds to choose from. Before selecting a puppy or dog to adopt be sure to do some research on the breed to ensure compatibility with your family, children and other pets. Here we have outlined a few common breeds to help you in your search for the perfect dog.

Sussex Spaniel

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Dog Breeds A-Z

By Sarah Freeland

Finding the perfect pet is difficult when there are so many different breeds to choose from. Use this guide to learn more about a few of the different breed available.

Alaskan Malamute

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German Shepherd Puppy Essentials

By Kevin Coombs

A quick look at various items we suggest for your puppy. These will make your life and your puppy’s life more enjoyable.

Clicker: Using the Triple Crown Clicker is an easy and fun way to shape and reward positive behaviors in your dog. It is based on the scientific principles of Classical conditioning and Operant conditioning, and its ergonomic design makes it comfortable to use. For more information on how to use the Triple Crown Clicker, read their step-by-step training guide and watch their online instructional videos.

TOYS! We highly recommend the use of toys, balls, and tugs in the training of your dog. Most of our work is done with the ball on a string and tug toys. Toys and tugs are used to help motivate and maintain an energetic and willing partner. There are many varieties of toys and tugs and you will have to experiment a bit to find what works best for you and your dog.

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Advertiser Appreciation: June 2007

I have been posting around the week of the 10th of each month (or so~) a “THANK-YOU” post, like this one, to all the advertisers from the previous month listed as at month end. That’s a permanent link in this blog, under the category heading which I call .. “Sponsor Appreciation”. I know it’s hard out there trying to figure out where to spend your advertising dollars .. and well .. THANKS for considering the DogLvr Blog.

I have compiled a new advertising page for the HART-Empire Network of sites for your perusal.

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