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Posted in .. By Jelena, .: Breed Information, .: Pet Dogs, .: Pet Tips (Other), .: Pet Training, :. PetLvr Mailbag • Tags: :. PetLvr Mailbag, multi-pet household, play, Poodle, roughhousing
Dear Petlvr Mailbag …
I have 2 rescue poodles, both males. Buddy is a 3-year-old Standard and Troy is a 3-year-old Toy.
Buddy wants to play with little Troy. It’s the 65 lbs. vs. the 8 lbs. is what I worry about.
How do you teach gentleness to Buddy?
Signed,
Poodle Problems
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Posted on September 4, 2008 by Jelena Woehr • There are no comments, hop to it!
Posted in .. By Ryan, .: Breed Information, .: PetLvr Stories • Tags: pekingese, Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Standard Schnauzer, Toy Poodle
Today I caught myself wondering why I’ve fallen in love with certain dog breeds and not others.
For example, I’m not a big fan of really small dogs (anything under 15 pounds). My wife loves small dogs. Apparently, so do a lot of other people. I, on the other hand, don’t. Though I do enjoy teasing my wife about her rats;-)
But for some reason, I personally can’t come to own a really tiny dog. And today, I caught myself wondering why.
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Posted on August 19, 2008 by Ryan Caldwell • There are 6 comments!
Posted in .. By Jelena, .: Breed Information, .: Pet Adoption, .: Pet Health Care, .: Pet Horses, .: Pet Training • Tags: ember, embrace reality, Horse, horse training, off track thoroughbred, ottb, racehorse, rehabilitation, retraining, Thoroughbred
By OTTB, I mean, of course, an Off the Track Thoroughbred. In other words, a retired racehorse, like my Ember, aka Embrace Reality, pictured below.

OTTBs can excel in most disciplines, are generally inexpensive compared to young sporthorses that are not retiring from the track, and have been exposed to varied environments, sights, sounds, and experiences. If you’re an experienced rider considering buying a young sporthorse prospect, the option of purchasing or adopting a Thoroughbred off the racetrack might be an attractive option. Before you head for the backside to chat up trainers, here are a few things to consider: More →
Posted on June 16, 2008 by Jelena Woehr • There are 2 comments!
Posted in .. By Sirena, .: Breed Information, .: Pet Dogs • Tags: "fatally cute", Beagles, Choosing a Breed, dogs, howling, medium sized breeds, mouthing, pack dogs, puppies, small breeds
About 5 years ago, I found myself looking for a new puppy. My old dog Zodian, had passed away a year before and it had taken me over a year to adjust to the idea of having a new dog. I wasn’t 100% sure of the breed that I wanted and started looking into various breeds that I had always liked.
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Posted on June 2, 2008 by Sirena Van Schaik • There are no comments, hop to it!
Posted in .: Breed Information, .: Working Dogs • Tags: American Pit Bull Terrier, Cairn Terrier, Fox Terrier, Jack Russell Terrier, Staffordshire Pit Bull Terrier
Terriers were bred from their very beginnings to perform services. In Great Britain that often took the form of breeding programs to produce a dog that would hunt fox, chase badgers or kill rats. While those activities still take place, the average modern terrier’s working life has changed a great deal.
In many instances, their role is simply that of a watchdog. Many, as diverse as the Staffordshire Pit Bull Terrier or the Fox Terrier perform that function extremely well. Territorial and loyal to the family they bond with early in life, they will guard a home and alert at the first sound of a stranger.
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Posted on May 26, 2008 by HART (1-800-HART) • There are 1 lonesome comment
Posted in .: Breed Information, .: Pet Health Care • Tags: common diseases, Terriers
Because the group of terrier breeds is so diverse it’s difficult to find a single set of diseases common to all. Even calling a condition common is a little misleading, since it means only that it tends to occur more often within that breed. It does not mean that most individuals get that disease.
That said, here are a few things to watch out for when buying a terrier puppy or caring for your dog…
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Posted on May 9, 2008 by HART (1-800-HART) • There are no comments, hop to it!
Posted in .: Breed Information, .: Pet Dogs • Tags: .: Pet Health Care, german shepherds, skin infections
German Shepherds can suffer from any number of common skin infections.
The infection can be limited primarily to the outer skin layer, or may penetrate deeper into the subcutaneous levels. In extreme cases, the infection actually occurs under the skin and spreads upward. The result is usually some kind of lesion resulting in a hot spot.
Hot spots are a common and easily recognizable problem that are associated with Pyoderma. They appear as red, moist and often itchy spots where hair has been lost or scraped away.
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Posted on May 8, 2008 by HART (1-800-HART) • There are 5 comments!
Posted in .: Breed Information • Tags: dog breeds, terrier
Saying you have a terrier doesn’t tell a bystander much. They’re among the broadest group of breeds around. They range everywhere from a tiny toy Yorkie to the huge Airedale, from the scrappy but small Westie to the sometimes sweet, sometimes ferocious American Pit Bull Terrier.
In between are a whole smorgasbord of breeds. Jack Russells remain a great favorite, thanks to their happy nature and endless energy. Cairns and Scotties retain their ranks near the top, thanks to a good dose of Scottish charm and their stellar good looks. Fox Terriers, whether Wire-Haired or Smooth, are another breed that captures the hearts of many, just as the famous Asta did decades ago in the Thin Man films.
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Posted on May 7, 2008 by HART (1-800-HART) • There are no comments, hop to it!
Posted in .: Breed Information, .: Pet Birds • Tags: blue crown, conure, green cheeks, jenday, maroon bellies, nanday, parrots, sunday, white eye

Nanday Conure Image Source: Wikipedia
Conures are charming little birds. These spunky little parrots are small enough to fit easily into most households and large enough to satisfy the desire of someone wanting to own a real parrot. Conures range from quiet, green little birds to slightly raucous brilliant orange and yellow parrots.
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Posted on April 24, 2008 by HART (1-800-HART) • There are 1 lonesome comment
Posted in .: Breed Information, .: Pet Training • Tags: exercise, Golden Retrievers, training
Golden Retrievers are among the more active breeds and require a lot of exercise to stay fit and happy. Originally bred for game fetching, these energetic dogs can run much of the day, even late into life.
Training and exercise should start young, at around 8-10 weeks. At first the level of activity should be no more than what the pup is willing to do spontaneously. They’ll scamper around, explore bushes and wrestle with one another in between naps. But add to that by getting them to follow you in a particular direction, at least briefly. That’s the beginning of focusing on you and doing as you ask.
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Posted on March 20, 2008 by HART (1-800-HART) • There are 2 comments!