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Hi, I'm Sylva Kelegian with Expert Village and I'm here with Simone Luncher from Pet Mania and we're going to be talking about the importance of adopting dogs versus getting from puppy mills and Simone will tell you about puppy mills and why it's...
Many people choose to purchase their animals from puppy mills. However, it's important to know basic information about puppy mills and the animals they produce before purchasing.
In contrast to a reputable breeder, a puppy mill is an operation in which dogs are bred at high quantities with minimal attention given to the health or proper treatment of the newborn dogs or their parents.
Stories about illegal puppy mills are all over the news these days. Unfortunately, not much is being done to stop this wicked atrocity that brings so much pain to innocent dogs. The conditions the dogs live in are indescribable. Craving human...
Puppy mills are aptly named, being foul-smelling factories that produce puppies by the thousands with no care to their health, well-being or accuracy in marking registration papers. The dogs stay in wire cages, often stacked on top of each other, all of...
Chihuahuas are small, adorable, loving pets. Buying a purebred Chihuahua from a reputable breeder will increase your chances of having a happy, healthy pet with a long life. Seen frequently in movies and on television, these wide-eyed canine companions...
A pet store is a business. The bottom line of most businesses is money. Dogs may be brought to pet stores from breeders or even from puppy mills. SPCA shelters rescue animals in need rather than breeding animals for profit.
Most pet stores currently refuse to sell dogs or puppies as merchandise in their stores. They further advocate dog rescue by allowing local rescue groups to use them as adoption centers once a week. Nevertheless, almost 3,500 pet stores around the...
Pet breeding is a venture that takes careful planning, whether it is cats, dogs, ferrets or any other animal you may have as a pet. Many people breed their pets without taking into consideration the responsibilities that should be summarized before...
Hi, I'm Simone from Expert Village and I'm the owner of Pet Mania, a pet store in Burbank which is a different kind of pet store, it's a pet rescue as well. I opened the store fourteen years ago, 1995, and with the thought of just rescuing animals and...
The Maltese is a very popular dog but often winds up in animal rescue shelters because people buy the cute, fluffy puppy on impluse and don't realize what they've gotten themselves into. The rise in foreclosures are also contributing to people abandoning...
Choosing a pet is a major decision no matter where the animal comes from. Potential owners face risks whether they decide to adopt a pet or buy one from a pet store.
"Hot spot" is the common term for acute moist dermatitis---a hairless, intensely itchy patch that a dog will not leave alone. Because of the constant scratching or chewing to relieve the itch, the skin is often red and inflamed. Hot spots can happen to...
Tapeworms (Diplydium caninum) attach to a dog's intestinal walls, feeding on blood. Dogs get the worms from swallowing infected fleas, and large worm infestations can cause weight loss. Tape worm medicine quickly and effectively removes tapeworm...
Dachshunds are known for their long bodies and short legs. Also called wiener dogs, dachshunds come in three different types: wirehaired dachshunds, long-haired dachshunds and smooth-haired dachshunds. The varieties are all similar and only differ in...
Finding the right pet for your family is a matter of careful consideration. Whether you choose to get your next pet from an animal shelter, pet store, or a breeder, make sure you understand what kind of pet you're getting and what kind of background that...
Teacup Yorkshire Terriers, weighing in at about two to five pounds, are an extra small variation of the Yorkshire Terrier Breed. They have many of the same characteristics of their larger counterparts, but have been bred for a delicate build.
Finding a puppy may seem like a simple task, but you can be quickly overwhelmed by the options available to you as a potential dog owner. You can get a puppy from a breeder, the pound, or from your neighbor that has an accidental litter. Deciding which...
In 1991 the UK adopted and put into effect the Dangerous Dogs Act to prohibit people from owning a dog that may present a serious danger to the public. In the United States, no general comparative act exists nationwide, yet individual states have laws...
Toy Yorkies, more formally known as Yorkshire Terriers, are small dogs originating from Yorkshire, England. According to the American Kennel Club, Yorkies are one of the most popular dog breeds in the United States.
Hi! Welcome to Expert Village. This is Marshall Mills and Possum my black lab. Possum is actually more of an expert than I am. I think it takes a good student to make an expert good at what they do. Possum is full of great tricks and simple tricks and...
Buying a yorkie from a breeder can be a good move. You will know all about your dog's history and health issues--if there are any--as well as knowing how the dog was raised in many cases. Also, you will be able to show your yorkie should you wish to do...
Having children climb your fence is not only a nuisance, but it also can be dangerous. The child might fall, and many homeowners have dogs in their yards that do not take kindly to trespassers. In either case, you may be liable for an injury.
Here at The Daily Puppy, we love puppies of all shapes, sizes, breeds, and colors. We encourage visitors to browse our puppy picture archives to look at all the adorable photos of past daily puppies, and to bookmark this page and visit often to see what cutie-pie graces the front page. Want us to run a feature of your special little puppy? We are always looking for submissions of the cutest puppies on the planet.
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