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Flat Coated Retriever Description, History, Grooming and Living Conditions

February 28th, 2011

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The Flat-Coated Retriever has a medium length flowing coat that should be either solid black or solid liver, which is a deep rich brown. Their coat should lie flat to their body and preferably straight, though a slight wave is permitted. They can stand between 22 and 24 inches tall with females weighing 55-71lbs, and males weighing 60-79lbs. They have almond shaped eyes with small pendant ears that lie close to the head. They have a long muzzle and a well arched neck, with feathering on their feet, chest, underbelly and their tail, which should be held straight off the back. They have intelligent eyes and have an overall appearance of being agile while still appearing strong boned.

History. The Flat-Coated Retriever was developed in the 1800′s and is thought to be a mix of Newfoundland’s, Irish Setter, Labrador, Water Spaniel and possibly the Collie. They have an excellent ability to swim and have often been used by fishermen and hunters in marshy areas. They were popular up until the beginning of the first world war when their numbers fell and unfortunately have never quite recovered, this is thought to be mainly because people chose Labradors or Golden Retrievers instead, as they are cheaper and easier to find. They were recognised by the AKC in 1950.

Temperament. The Flat-Coated Retriever is a sweet tempered and loving dog. They are outgoing and devoted to their family. They love to please their owners but can be difficult to train as they become easily bored. They tend to have a positive outlook on life and will normally be seen with their tails wagging. The breed has an unusual habit, with other canines, in which they often lick the other dog’s nose and mouths as a sign of affection. They are an energetic dog who loves to play and needs plenty of mental and physical exercise, they are known for keeping the fun loving and youthful attitude on life right into their old age.

Health Issues. Although the Flat-Coated Retriever is a generally healthy breed, they can be prone to hip dysplasia, the eye condition PRA. These should be tested for before breeding the dogs. It has also been shown that they have a higher risk of cancer than most dogs, they have an average life span of around 10 years, with a high percentage of these deaths due to cancer.

Grooming. Flat-Coated Retrievers are only moderate shedders and require only a little grooming, a good brush every day should keep their coat in its best condition and remove any loose hairs, debris and mud. They also need a minimal amount of trimming especially on their feathering. It’s also important to regularly clean and check their ears and teeth.

Living Conditions. The Flat-Coated Retriever can be relatively inactive indoors but is not suited to apartment living as they need somewhere where they can run around. They are a very family orientated dog who thrives on their family, so the ideal situation would be that they live indoors but have a good sized garden.

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Chihuahua Dog Breed History, Temperament, Grooming and Description

February 4th, 2011

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Unlike other breeds, the Chihuahua breed can vary in height, and are more measured by their weight. American and British standards state this breed should weigh no more than six pounds, but the British standards, recommends between two and four pounds. This breed can grow as tall as 15 inches, this being the exception rather than the rule. This breed has both long and short hair Chihuahuas. This is classed in the tiny toy dog size category. They have a well rounded head and a short pointed muzzle.

However, these have a soft spot on top of their skull, which has usually closed by adulthood. This breed has beautiful round eyes large in appearance and set well apart. With erect ears, that are large in look. Their tail curls over the back or to the side, this is long and is sickle shaped. The coat comes in both short coats; wavy or flat coat and long coat. All colours are acceptable in this breed. This includes splashed and solid. A few examples of colour are red, cream, blue, black, chocolate, and black and tan, and merle, though this is not recognised by all show standards. This dog can live up to 17 years but between 10 and 17 years is more likely.

History: The Chihuahua breed comes from South America and is native to Mexico; this is how it gets its name from the state of Chihuahua. This is the oldest breed of dog on the American continent. Here we see the smallest breed of dog in the world. This dog was thought to be sacred to the Pre- Columbian Indians. There is debate about the facts of these dogs history and could, in fact, go back to Malta in the Mediterranean, but this is seen through art work rather than a fact. There is also an idea that this dog came from China some 200 years ago. DNA suggests that it is of Old World origin, this form of analysis only checks on the mothers’ side so the fathers’ side is not clear or known. We know as a fact this dog has a long history in Mexico. With links to the Toltec breed, which are a slightly bigger dog and whose history goes back to 2nd century B.C.

Temperament: The Chihuahua dog is very territorial and can be very protective. With a temperament that can be easily provoked. This dog, though small in size needs good and strong leadership from the human, this dog is a pack dog and needs you to be the pack leader. This is often forgotten due to their small size and that is why a cloud of misinformation follows this breed. While they are protective and territorial this does not have to mean badly managed. Often it is us humans that change the rules, and we then get the bad behaviour. If this dog was bigger we would treat them as a dog and so have fewer problems. The answer is, they are a dog and need to be treated like a dog. The AKC describes this breed as “A graceful, alert, swift-moving little dog with saucy expression, compact with Terrier-like qualities of temperament”. These dogs are not recommended for children as the child may be inclined to treat this dog as not a dog, and so get problems. This dog is loyal, and does not get along with all other dogs but likes the company of other Chihuahuas. This breed loves attention, and are eager to please. Do not allow this breed to get small dog syndrome, as this allows negative problems for your dog.

This breed can be hard to potty train but with firm and consistent rules the dog gets there in the end. Small, this breed maybe but walks are still needed, not just for the exercise but also offering mental stimulation daily. By walk, it is meant as a walk not a carry. This doesn’t have to be a vast distances but variety allows interest for your dog.

Health issues: The Chihuahua can get a long list of problems due to their protruding eyes, and it is best to check this. Rheumatism and slipped stifle, colds and gum problems can accrue. In puppyhood care needs to be taken as they can get fractures. In some the skull does not close properly and this can cause problems. The breed also can suffer hypoglycaemia or low blood sugar, which is dangerous for the young puppy.

Living conditions: The Chihuahua is a good dog for apartment life. This dog loves warm weather and dislikes the cold. Just to note this is only a small dog physically, and while it is small it will still need space, even if in an apartment.

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50+SHEEP VS ROTTWEILER (PLEASE READ DESCRIPTION)

August 20th, 2010

PLEASE NO HATERS. ALTHOUGH THIS HAS MADE HIM A TV STAR!! 1. I KNOW I SHUDNT HAVE HAD HIM OFF THE LEAD WHEN THE SHEEP WERE THERE. THEY WERE ONLY PUT IN THAT DAY AND I ALWAYS WALK HIM THERE OFF THE LEAD 2. HES GOOD WITH ALL ANIMALS INCLUDING MY PET DUCK, OUR OTHER DOG AND THE KITTENS 3. THE FARMER CAME ROUND MY HOUSE THE NEXT DAY TO ASK ME NOT LET HIM IN THERE OFF THE LEAD (I REALISE HES ALLOWED TO SHOOT HIM) 4. I REALISE I PUT MY DOG AT RISK AND BELIEVE ME THATS THE LAST THING I WANTED 5. I PROMISE I WONT DO IT AGAIN 6. IT DID MAKE HIM A TV STAR (IN JAPAN)

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Beagle Board Description

August 15th, 2010

Overview of the interfaces on the Beagle Board: DVI-D out, S-Video out, stereo audio in and out, USB OTG in or out, power in, serial in and out, JTAG, MMC/SD+, and expansion (I2S, I2C, SPI, and MMC/SD). Also, 128MB LPDDR RAM and 256 NAND flash on-board with the OMAP3530 applications processor.

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Yorkshire Terrier Dog Breed Description, History, Grooming, Health Issues and Living Conditions

August 7th, 2010

Description: The Yorkshire Terrier is a small dog, which is in the toy dog class. This breed is 6-7 inches in height, and weighs approximately seven pounds. This breed has a life expectancy of 12-15 years. The Yorkshire terrier has a small head, that is flat on top, and they have a medium-sized muzzle, that is not long. Their teeth meet in a scissor or level bite, and can be undershot. They have a black nose. This breed has dark eyes, which are medium in size and not very prominent. Their eye rims are dark. The Yorkshire Terrier ears are small, erect and are V shaped, that are carried not to far apart. All the legs are straight, and we see round feet with black nails. In some countries, the tail is docked to a medium length, in countries where this is allowed. The Yorkshire Terrier coat is glossy, fine, and silky in texture. The hair on the body is moderately long and should be straight. The hair on the head is long and should be tied up with a bow, or parted in the middle and tied with two bows this allows the dog to see and eat easier. With the Yorkshire Terrier breed, the hair on the muzzle is very long. With the colouring puppies are born black and tan are normally dark body colour, this changes as they grow older. Coat colours come in steal blue and tan, with the body and tail being blue and the rest of the dog is tan.

History: This breed comes from Yorkshire in England and was created by the working man, who wanted a dog that could catch the terrible rats and mice infected the mills and mine shafts. The Yorkshire terrier is not an old breed and came into existence in the 19th century. It is believed it came in part from Scotland’s with the migrating workers, and possibly in its genetic makeup, is the Paisley terrier, Skye Terrier, Dandie Dinmont, Manchester Terrier, Maltese, and the Scottish Terriers, but not the ones we see today. Early in its history, any shape of terrier having a long coat with the blue and tan colouring was classed as a Yorkshire terrier. A lady called Mary Ann Foster, who showed Yorkshire Terrier dogs throughout Great Britain, helped define the type of the Yorkshire terrier. The Yorkshire Terrier breed was also used in ratting competitions; this was a popular sport of the time. This dog, with selective breeding, has gradually miniaturized this breed. As they became smaller the ladies found them to be a fashion extension as they can be neatly be carried in a handbag. The Yorkshire Terrier breed is now a companion dog. This dog was first recognized by the AKC in 1885. The earliest records of the Yorkshire terrier born in the United States are in 1872.

Temperament: The Yorkshire Terrier is a small dog, that is big on personality. Keeping the terrier qualities, this dog enjoys adventures and has lots of energy. This is an exceptionally brave dog and is very clever. The Yorkshire terrier is very affectionate, with their owners, and makes a great companion. Problems can arise if the owner is not the pack leader here we see a dog that becomes aggressive towards strange dogs and small animals, and may also become yappy. The Yorkshire Terrier dog, like all dogs, needs the owner to be the leader. This dog is better with older children, that can show leadership skills and treat the dog as the dog. Small dog syndrome in Yorkshire terriers is to be avoided, as this will make the dog unhappy, and also the owner. If the Yorkshire terrier starts to develop jealousy or becomes over demanding of human attention, then it is wise to think how you are treating the dog to put back the right balance. The Yorkshire terrier is easy to train but can be slightly stubborn, as with all terriers. This breed can be difficult to potty train. The Yorkshire terrier makes an excellent watchdog. The biggest problem Yorkshire terriers can have is if the owner thinks and treats them as a human baby, due to their size. The Yorkshire terrier is a sweet little dog, when the owner understands leadership skills that are gentle. Although the Yorkshire Terrier is a small dog they will still require walking daily. This will help burn up their energy, as this breed has lots to burn off. Dogs that do not have daily walks are more likely to have behavioral problems. A sure sign that your Yorkshire terrier may require more walks is if they are spinning around the house as fast as a bullet. Remember this dog is trainable and simple commands such as heel when out walking are needed. This dog will enjoy a good run in a safe open area off the lead.

Health issues: Some of the Yorkshire Terrier breed are prone to slipped stifle, bronchitis, early tooth decay, delicate digestion, herniated disks, which can course paralysis. This breed can get fractures easily and eye infections can be quite common.

Grooming: Daily grooming is needed with the Yorkshire terrier, due to their silky coat. They have a topknot which is usually tied up. Family pets that are not for showing tend to have their pet coat cut shorter for manageability. Show dogs need hours of care for the show ring and this can be learnt. The Yorkshire Terrier dog will benefit from daily tooth care, cleaning these from an early age will help your pet to know that it is part of the routine.

Living conditions: The Yorkshire terrier is good for apartment life, although this is an active indoor dog, providing they have good daily walks they can manage without a garden.

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Hip dysplasia in Boxer Puppy. (read description & update)

July 20th, 2010

Examples of the ‘hip sway’ & ‘frog sit’ & the outward pointed toes that Elliot has been having… he has not had x-rays yet to confirm the hip dysplasia, but it’s most likely his problem. Update: Sept. 9th ’09 we did confirm the hip dysplasia with x-rays. ANOTHER UPDATE: (as of Feb ’10): This puppy, at 10 mos old, also has ALLERGIES, CHRONIC DIARRHEA & MULTIPLE GASTRIC UPSETS, a HEART ARRHYTHMIA, & is being evaluated for AN AUTO IMMUNE DISORDER!!!!!!! I don’t forsee him having a long or comfortable life… Anyone w/ extra money want to pay our vet bills??? lol… we’re broke & they don’t care!!! I plan on emailing them for my money back, & see what their response is in regards to this will be….. I’ll post their response here at a later date….. update 3: (5/6/2010): www.flickr.com self explanatory. i emailed the ‘breeders’. still no response. im not thinking that they are going to bother responding either. i added up our vet bills to date & they were $2506.19. Elliot just turned one yr old a couple wks ago!

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Labrador Retriever Dog Breed Description, History, Grooming, Health Issues and Living Conditions

July 13th, 2010

Description: Here we see two types of Labrador. The American Labrador and the English Labrador, both with different stock blood. With the English Labrador are heavier, thicker and sturdier than we see in the American Labrador, which is taller and thinner. On both there is a double coat, this is smooth, and does not have any waves. This is water resistant coat. Their colours come in solid black, yellow or chocolate. This breed has a broad head. Their teeth meet in a scissor or level bite, we see a wide muzzle. With medium-size eyes that are dark brown, or yellow and Black, or yellow dogs, with hazel or brown in the chocolate colour dogs. Their ears are pendent and hang down. This breed has an otter tail that hangs well and is thick at the base thinning to the end. This breed has webbed feet, that aid in swimming, which is something the Labrador Retriever loves to do. They seem to be able to sniff out the smallest drop of water and get into it. Their height is 22 to 24 inches in the dog and 21 to 23 inches in the bitches. Weight is 60 to 75 pounds for the dog and 55 to 70 for the bitch. They have a slightly longer body in comparison to the tail. Their life expectancy is 10 to 12 years.

History: The Labrador Retriever is one of the top breeds, seen in America today. This dog worked with the fishermen from Newfoundland. Their role was to catch fish that had jumped the nets, when pulling them in. This breed was then sent to England, in 1800 on ships that had come from Labrador. This breed was then crossed with Setters, Spaniels and other retrieving dogs to get the best from all the breeds. As a result we see the Labrador Retriever today. It was called the St. Johns Dogs in its history. Today, we see this dog working at search and rescue, narcotics and other police work. They also excel at, agility, field trials, hunting, tracking, and make a great companion.

Temperament: The Labrador Retriever is a loyal loving and affectionate dog. This is one of the most popular breeds in America. Making a great family pet that is really good with children. This dog is very intelligent and will not play, especially in water. With good reliable temperaments, they crave human contact and good leadership. This breed does well as part of the family and is easily trained. Socialising well as a puppy will help build a well rounded character. Training is important, as they become stronger in adult life. This breed can become destructive, if not given enough exercise, and good leadership from the owner. This dog requires mental and physical exercise daily. Problems can occur, if not enough exercises given with the dog becoming highly strung. The English line of the Labrador retriever is a calmer and more laid-back breed than its American counterpart.

Health issues: The Labrador Retriever breed is prone to hip and elbow dysplasia, eye disorders and PRA.

Grooming: Due to the short smooth coat, grooming a Labrador Retriever is easy and it just needs brushing weekly. Bathing only when really needed is best for this breed. This is an average shedder.

Living conditions: The Labrador Retriever can live in an apartment if they have been given good daily walks and mental exercise. This breed would do well in an average size garden.

For more information on the different Dog Breeds, Dog Training methods and Teacup Puppies for sale including Yorkies, Chihuahuas and Morkies Please visit my websites below. TEACUP YORKIE PUPPIES for SALE

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