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The American Purebred Registry (APR) has been in existence since 1979. Its stated purpose is to "provide permanent pedigree record keeping services and certificates of registration with our organization." The website acknowledges that the...
People have different reasons for wanting to own a purebred dog. Some wish to have a dog perform a specific job whereas others wish to have a dog with certain characteristics.
Mixed breed dogs are special and unique. One thing that sets them apart from purebred dogs is their health problems and predisposition to health conditions. As a new, loving member of your family, you want to ensure that you address any health problems...
Life expectancy is something that varies, not only between breeds of dog but also between individuals within a breed. A dog's life expectancy is not only determined by breed, but by care, individual genetic disposition and nutrition. With that in mind...
Hi! I am Dr. Adrienne Mulligan, I am the owner of Camp Verde Veterinary Clinic, and I am here today on behalf of expertvillage.com. I am here to speak to you about breeding cats. This is my other Balinese, this is Spidey, or spider monkey, and I just...
Shih Tzu dogs are beautiful companions. They are an indoor dog that need companionship. They are lifetime companions that will be part of your family for the next 14 to 18 years. Shih Tzu dogs are a high-maintenance breed, requiring regular grooming and...
Dogs often arrive at shelters because their owners don't have the resources or patience to care for them. Before you decide to get a dog, think about your lifestyle and what breed will be a good fit for you and your family.
There are a number of rescue organizations across the country. Some focus on rescuing specific breeds, such as greyhounds that are put down after their racing seasons are over, or other breeds that have been abandoned such as Labradors, pugs, German...
A Samoyed is a smart, friendly and loving dog that may spend more than 12 years with its family. Choosing a Samoyed puppy is a long-term commitment, and though it is rewarding, it should not be taken lightly. Decide why the dog is joining the family...
Choosing to add a puppy to your family can be an emotional decision. However, emotions should not be allowed to run the decision-making process when choosing a puppy to purchase. Although you will love the puppy, you need to logically consider a number...
Welcome back. Hi, I'm Jim Leske, animal trainer and behaviorist with Expert Village. We're here today to talk about pet rescue, and here with me I have my good friend, Simone, from Pet Mania in Burbank, and she's here to talk to us a little bit about...
The United Kennel Club (UKC) promotes many dog sports and shows, including dog agility. By registering a dog with the association, a competitor can enter all UKC-sanctioned agility trials and become a part of the dog sports community. UKC accepts mixed...
To find a kitten in York, start by checking local shelters and rescues. If the kittens currently available for adoption don't appeal to you, it may be possible to find a kitten privately offered for rehoming by an owner whose circumstances no longer...
A Maltese is a small dog that belong to the toy group of dogs and are considered companion or lap dogs. They have a long white coat that requires regular grooming, including brushing and trimming in order to avoid matting.
English bulldogs were developed in 13th-century England to participate in the sport of bull-baiting. The bulldog would bite a bull's nose and hang on as the bull tossed the dog about. The ancestors are thought to have been mastiffs, which can get to be 3...
Dogs are such a popular pet that it only makes sense that, over the centuries, many different dog breeds have emerged. Some owners of purebred dogs are particularly proud of their animals and will go to great lengths to train and groom their dogs for the...
I’m Tracy Tenner with Better Behavior Dog Training at Extra Care Animal Hospital in Davie, Florida. I am here today on behalf of Expert Village.com at the Tri County Humane Society in Boca Raton, Florida where I have volunteered as a trainer and a...
Many people play the guessing game when trying to figure out what breed their dog is. It's usually not difficult to figure out purebreds because there are breed standards. Cross-breed and mixed breed dogs can be tricky, especially if they came from the...
The choice of whether to adopt a purebred or a mixed breed dog is a divisive issue, separating dog some owners. While some owners prefer only purebred dogs, others wouldn't trade their mixed breed mutt for any champion purebred. With 124 known dog breeds...
"Teddy Bear Puppy" is a generic phrase used to describe the small, fluffy coated dogs resulting from cross-breeding small or toy purebreds. The symbol for "American Teddy Bear Association" has been trademarked to refer to a specific breeder's dogs that...
A dog's pedigree is its family tree. Depending on who created the pedigree, it could list birth dates, color and markings, titles and related testing information for a dog's ancestors.
The Japanese Chin is a small, spry and spirited toy dog breed that brings a great deal of enjoyment to those who care for one. While this breed is normally quite heavily guarded by its owners and private breeders, Japanese Chins have unfortunately found...
No dog is 100 percent hypoallergenic. The American Veterinary Medical Association states that people are actually allergic to the proteins in a dog. Still, there are several breeds that children with allergies can usually tolerate.
All across the country, in thousands of animal shelters and humane societies, there are adult cats and kittens waiting to be adopted, who would make affectionate pets and friends. Sadly, estimates are that only 24% of the cats who enter shelters are ever...
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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