Documents tagged 'Dogs'

The Havanese Dog Breed Profile

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Published: 27/06/2008

A Great Dane is a huge dog that makes a great family dog and can hold its own against the kids. A Havanese rescue dog, if you look at the available Havanese information, is not a huge dog and would probably have to run from the kids. The Havanese don't get very big at all as they usually only...

The Irish Wolfhound Dog Breed Essential Facts And Info

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Published: 27/06/2008

Although not for the faint of heart, Irish Wolfhounds are strong, muscular, beautiful dogs that are usually even tempered and friendly. Originally they were used in Ireland to hunt wolves and Irish elk. But today they are a favorite among dog enthusiasts for their gentle disposition and...

Great Dane Dog Breed Information You Must Know

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Published: 27/06/2008

The Great Dane breed is thought to be around 400 years old but dogs resembling the Great Dane were depicted in drawings in Egyptian tombs dating back to 2200BC. These were Mastiff type dogs and shorter of leg than the modern day Great Danes. It was the Germans who further developed the breed into...

Golden Retriever Dog Breed History

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Published: 27/06/2008

The Golden Retriever is a popular breed of dog that was used as a retrieving dog while hunting wild fowl in the past. It is one of the most common dogs for families now as it is very tolerant, easy to handle and doesn't require much from the owners besides exercise, food and visits to the vet....

The Great Dane Dog Breed And Reasons To Adopt

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Published: 27/06/2008

Great Danes are undeniably great dogs with remarkable personality and friendly nature. Many people are dying to have this breed of dog as an additional member of the family. Typically, a prospective parent would go to a Great Dane breeder and choose which one should he take home among the...

The Harrier Dog Breed Profile

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Published: 27/06/2008

The Harrier is a very friendly dog that actually makes a good watch dog but may help a prowler find your house keys. She loves everyone! She needs plenty of exercise so she is not an apartment dog. A properly fenced in yard or acreage is essential for her. She can be very vocal and may tend to...

Ibizan Hound Essential Facts You Should Know

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Published: 27/06/2008

The Ibizan Hound is a quiet, fast dog that needs to be raised inside with her human family. She can jump almost any fence at a standstill and will run for miles until she feels like coming home. They are clean, gentle dogs but may do poorly with other pets and dogs. She may consider cats and...

The German Shepherd Buying Advice

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Published: 26/06/2008

German Shepherds are one of the most popular breeds of dogs today. And if you are interested in owning or breeding this elegant and noble line of dogs, then finding the best German Shepherd may be hard. If you are just starting and are unfamiliar with the qualities that you should look for, then...

Dog Products that an Owner Cannot Live Without

Author: Amy Nutt Subscribe to users feed

Published: 25/06/2008

When owning a dog, there are certain products that every dog owner needs so that both the owner and the dog are happy. It is especially important to purchase these products as soon as you acquire the dog and to keep these things around during the ownership of the dog, which is most likely going...

The German Shepherd Essential Dog Breed Info

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Published: 25/06/2008

As their name implies, German Shepherds were bred as herding dogs. As such they were bred to work closely with people and to control large moving masses. Herding dogs were bred to work and need work; if you don't provide them with it they will find their own work to do. Also bred to think...