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Shar-Pei

Life Span: 8-12 years

Height: 18-20 inches (46-50 centimeters)

Weight: 40-55 pounds (18-25 Kilograms)

Grooming- You MUST clean between EVERY wrinkle, otherwise, infection may set in.

Litter: approximately 6 puppies

American Kennel Club Group (AKC): Non-Sporting Group

Temperament: Strong, independent, calm, confident, playful, and intelligent

Exercise Requirements: Needs a daily walk

Known Heath Problems: several skin conditions, thyroid

Extra Information: Shar-Peis are known for their wrinkles. Most people are turned away from buying or adopting a shar-pei because of the sight of the wrinkles. They have an issue with drool dripping and getting everywhere. Make sure you have a cloth nearby before all that slobber gets everywhere when your shar-pei shakes. Even though it is a lot of work to keep you shar-pei in shape, you have to remember these dogs will love you to pieces.

Beagle

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Life Span: 12 to 15 years

Height: 13 to 15 inches tall

Weight: 20 to 25 pounds

Grooming: Needs brushed and ears cleaned weekly, clip toenails when needed, and brush teeth daily.

Litter: 2 to 14 puppies

American Kennel Club Group(AKC): Hound

Temperament: Beagles are very stubborn dogs, who are very intelligent. They are bred to hunt, so they may try to run out the door when they find a scent. They have a different howl for every scent they find.

Activity Level: Beagles are high-strung.

Exercise Requirements: Beagles will need plenty of walks.

Known Health Problems: Epilepsy, heart disease, eye and back problems, ear infections, and chrondroplasia (dwarfism with the warped front legs)

Question and Answers #1

Question: Can your pet have chocolate?
Answer: No pet should have chocolate because it makes the pet's heart rate to increase, which can cause a heart attack or even death. It can cause the pet to have diarrhea.


Question:What is the best thing to put in your dogs toy ball?
Answer: Peanut Butter, dog treats, dog food, boneless chicken, or boneless turkey.


Question: Since cats can have have fish, can dogs have it as well?
Answer: Dogs can NOT have fish. Fish are potentially harmful and can cause choking. Bones of fish can actually poke through their esophagus, intestines, etc.


Question: How often should I bathe my dog?
Answer: Depending on the breed depends on how often. West Highland White Terriers should only be bathed once a month due to their allergies. I would answer that question by saying, Bathe your dog when he/she really needs it, such as when the dog is dirty, smells bad, or when they keep on digging when they already had their flea treatment.



Question: Why does my dog eat grass and then vomits?
Answer: Dogs eat grass when they have a stomachache. When they vomit, it take the bug(not a real bug) out and cures their stomachache.



Question: What is the biggest mistake people make when the dog runs away and comes back?
Answer: The biggest mistake that people make is yelling at the dog when they come home. If you do this, the dog thinks he/she is being punished for coming home, causing the dog not to want to come home. It is the same with correcting your dog, If the dog does its business on the floor, the average person would yell at the dog, even though they didn't see the dog in the act. In order to correct the dog, you must see the dog in the act, so it won't confuse the dog.

What to See in Animal Cruelty and How to Report it

Things to see in animal cruelty:

• Untreated wounds
• Seeing tangles in the fur
• Animal being left outside without food or water
• Extremely thin looking animals
• Seeing animals getting beat
• Seeing an animal limp
• Not bathing the pet for long periods of time
• Locking the pet in a cage that is way too small for them
• Not exercising the pets
• Flea and Tick infestation
• Forced Animal Fights
• Animals crying for long periods of time without anyone seeing about them
• Letting the pet to lay in urine and feces

Report Cruelty: The information below is from the ASPCA

New York City:
Call: (212) 876-7700, ext. 4450
Email: humanel@aspca.org

New Jersey
Call:(800) 582-5979
or fill out form online here

"Outside New York City: You will need to find out the name of the persons in your area who are responsible for investigating and enforcing the anti-cruelty codes in your town, county and/or state. These people typically work for your local humane organization, animal control agency, taxpayer-funded animal shelter or police precinct."

"If you run into trouble finding the correct agency to contact, you may wish to call or visit your local police department and ask for their help in enforcing the law. Similarly, you can ask at your local shelter or animal control agency for help. To find contact information for your local shelter, check the yellow pages or visit the ASPCA's searchable database of nearly 5,000 community SPCAs, humane societies and animal control organizations."

How Much is TOO Much?

Isn't it ridiculous when people keep on buying pets non-stop without thinking? Or even breeding animals constantly without spaying or neutering them? I bet that the people never think of how they are going to take care of them(walking, playing, equal amount of attention, feeding, etc.) or even how they are going to get all of their pets out of the house when there is an emergency without anyone getting hurt. Some people will breed the animal to death literally just to earn extra cash. Causing more hopeless animals be put put into a shelter because their owner can't afford to take care of them. Some of the animals may be put to sleep because they need to make more room for other animals. Everyone need to learn that everything costs money.

You shouldn't adopt a pet if:

(1.) You don't have a job.

(2.) You don't have a home.
(3.) You are not home that often.
(4.) You can't afford they supplies they need for the pet.
(5.) You aren't responsible.
(6.) You have other pets in your home that don't get along with others.
(7.) You don't have the patience.
(8.) The apartment/house doesn't accept pets
(9.)You can't afford vet bills.
(10.)You are buying the pet to make money.

Lousiania Catahoula Leopard Dog

Other Names: Catahoula Leopard Dog, Catahoula Hound, Catahoula Hog Dog, and Catahoula Cur.
Grooming: Needs to be brush three days weekly
Family: If he is around people and other pets he will accept them.
Training: Needs to be immediately trained otherwise they will destroy your home
Activity Level: Very  energetic  and very intelligent
AKC: Not eligible to compete
UKC: Herding group
Weight: 50 to 110 pounds
Health Concerns: Hip Dysplacia and deafness

Irish Terriers

Temperment: Irish Terriers are known as a daredevil dog. They are very playful, assertive, and independent.
Nicknames: Red Irish Terrier
Family: Best dog with active families
Weight: 25 to 30 pounds
Life Span: 12 to 15 years
Litter Size: 1 to 6 puppies
Grooming: Needs daily brushings
AKC: Terrier Group
UKC: Terrier Group
Training: Needs to be trained early
Health Concerns: Urolithiasis(Kidney Stones)
Extra Information: Irish Terrier are very playful and active. They love to go on long walks and hunt. They are best suited for rural and city environments. Irish Terrier can live in all types of weather.

American Foxhound

Nicknames: Foxhound
Litter Size: 1 to 12 puppies
Weight: Female: 35 to 55 pounds
Weight: Male: 65 to 75 pounds
Level of Training: Medium. Needs to be trained early.
Health Problems: (Thrombocytopathy)Blood Disorder,
Family: Very affectionate, can be stubborn at times, and easy going
AKC: Hound Group          
UKC: Scenthound Group
Grooming: American Foxhounds need their ears to be clean weekly. They need to be brushed weekly.
Life Span: 10 to 12 years
Extra Info: American F0xhounds needs walked at least twice a day. Be careful! American Foxhound's leash need to be held on tightly, otherwise you may be running after them, more than you have ran in your life time... They are a hound, so they were bred to hunt. They may go after smaller animals.

Wire Fox Terrier

Grooming: Brushing Everyday

Family: Not the best dog for children
Training: Very Hard

Other names: Wire Hair fox terrier, Wire haired Terrier, Foxie, and Fox Terrier
Activity level: High
AKC Information: Terrier Group
FCI Information: Group 3 Section 1 #169
ANKC Information: Group 2 (Terriers)
CKC Information: Group 4 (Terriers)
KC(UK) Information: Terrier Group

NZKC Information: Terrier Group
Health Concerns: Deafness, Displacement of the eye lens, add or loss of bone mass, dislocation of the kneecap, shoulder dislocations, and eyelashes growing in an abnormal spot on eyelid that causes eye irratation, squinting, cornela ulcers, tearing, and inflammation. Eyes and ears need to be checked yearly.
Life Span: 10 to 13 years

Extra Information: Wire Fox Terriers are very playful, but do not get along with some animals. If they find something interesting such as a squirrel, they will bark and go after it because they were bred to hunt.

Nail Clipping

Why is it important to clip your pets nails?

If you wouldn't clip your pets nails, the nail could literally grow into the pet's paw causing infections, constant bleeding, irritation of the paw, and many serious health issues.

What do you use to clip your pets nails?

To clip a pets nails, you must use nail clippers that are specifically for pets. You CANNOT use human nail clippers. Make sure you don't clip where the vein is-otherwise, the pet will bleed. If the pet bleeds, immediately put some baking soda to stop the bleeding.

How do you clip your pets nails?

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How often do you need to clip your pets nails?

You should trim your pets nails often. When you start see your pets nails are long immediately clip their nails.

When should I start clipping my pets nails?

You should start clipping your pets nails when they are under a year old. Doing this will allow the pet to get used to getting their pets nails trimmed and also make it easier in the future.

Tips: Trimming a pets nails in higher places will allow you to trim the nails without fighting with them. Most pets are are afraid of heights, so this will cause them not to want to fight because they don't want to fall. MAKE SURE YOU ARE CALM because they can pick up how you are feeling and they will automatically feel the same way you are feeling.

Dalmation

Dalmation Puppies

                                                                                             Adult Dalmation
Dog Group: Scenthound and pointer


Family: Agressive toward certain types of dogs and too entergetic for small children

Weight: Male:40 to 60 LBS
              Female:40 to 60 LBS

Health: Prone to Deafness and Urolithiasis(Kidney stone in the urinary tract)

Classification of Dalmation Kennal Clubs:
AKC: Non-Sporting Group Ranked No. 80
CKC: Gun Dog Group
UKC: Companion Breeds
FCI: Group 6 Section 3 (Scenthounds)
ANKC: Group 7 (Non-Sporting)
NZKC: Non-Sporting

Grooming: Very Low amount of Grooming
Life Span: 12 to 14 Years

Extra Information: Dalmations are born pure white and they get their spots later. They are not the best dog for small children and need plenty of walks. They have a tendancy to chew things on the floor or to steal your food off the counter.

Toy Fox Terrier

Dog Group: Terrier

Family: Playful and Affectionate with ONE family homes

Weight: Male: 8-11 LBS
Female: 3.5-7 LBS

Health: Not anything Major. But may have Thyroid Issues

Classification of: AKC:Toy Group
CKC:Miscellaneous (Not Recognized yet)
UKC:Terrier Group

Grooming: Minimal Amount of Brushing


Extra Information: Toy Fox Terriers were bred to catch rodents on farms and inside homes. They are very feisty and loving dogs that can be a hand-full at times. They love to play and will need plenty of walking to keep them under control because of their "High Activity." They do not do very well in Cold Climates because of their short coat. If you live in a cold climate, make sure you have a sweater on your Toy Fox Terrier to keep them warm.

Ways to Prevent Knots

• Brush your pets everyday.
• Use conditioner to make knots easier to brush through.
• Brush your pet before you bathe them.
• Use cornstarch to get the knots out.

Tips of Cat and Dogs

• Corn Starch gets knots out of hair and fur.

• Chamomile Tea helps to get rid of skin irritation.

• Peanut butter get sticky stuff out of fur and hair.

• Pedi Paws help file the nails of cats and dogs instead of irritating the nail or cutting to much.

• Before any disasters happen, make sure you have several photos of your pets.

• If your pets had any fleas on them, you can sprinkle salt on your flooring to kill the fleas.

• Brush your pets daily to get rid of dead skin, dead hair molecules, have less shedding, and to get rid of dead fleas.

• Prevent giving your dogs table scraps because some foods are dangerous for them to eat.

• Wash their faces everyday to prevent eye infections.

• Rub Bengay or Biofreeze on pets who have hip dysplasia or pain to soothe the pain.

• Buying flea and heartworm medicine from your vet to prevent worms, fleas, ticks, biting flies, and mosquitoes.

• If your pet has problems chewing things, you can put pet treats in a wiffle ball, give rawhides, or put peanut butter in a special dog toy to get them interested in those items instead of chewing.

There will be more pet tips soon. So keep on checking back

Rhodesian Ridgeback

Other Names: African Lion Dog

Dog Group: Hound

Classification of: AKC: Hound Group
CKC: Hound Group
UKC: Sighthound & Pariah Group

Family: Does best with fit and active families
Weight: Males: 85 LBS & Females:70 LBS
Grooming: Easy to groom
Exercise: Needs to be exercised at least an hour a day
Health: Generally healthy
More information: Rhodesian Ridgebacks' has fur facing the opposite direction on their back. They try to be big and bad, so they might take on a lion.

Poodle

Training: Very Easy to train.

Grooming: Needs to be groomed every 2-3 weeks. Very high maintenance. Fur always continues to grow.

Sizes: Miniature, Toy, and Standard

Life Span: 11 to 12 years.

Family: Great Family Pet. Great for family that have allergies because they are hypo-allergenic

Extra Information: Poodles are a very athletic breed. They can be groomed in many of different of styles. The most popular grooming style is the Continental Cut. They are the second smallest dog in the world, but the most popular dog breed. An apricot colored poodle is the rarest of them all.

Shih-Tzu

Family: Great dog for elderly and children
Grooming: Fur keeps growing. Need the fur to be groomed every 4 to 6 weeks.
Training: Very hard to train.
Life Span: 11 to 16 years
Possible Health Issues: Kidney and eye problems
Shih-Tzus are closely related to wolves. They were first bred between a Pekingese and a Lhaspo Aspo.

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

Family: Great Family Pet and highly affectionate.

Training: A breeze to train.

Grooming:Needs to be groomed regularly

Weight: Between 10 to 18 pounds(4.5 to 8.5 Kilograms)

Possible Health Issues: Hip problems, Syringomyelia(disorder in brain and spine that can cause paralysis), Heart mitral valve disease(Deteriorating in the mitral heart valve)

Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are very sweet, kind, gentle, and loving lap dogs. They need a daily walk and a lot of exercise.

Boxer

Grooming: Easy to Groom. You need to clean the wrinkles on the face daily to prevent infection.

Family: Great for active families, but not with very small children.

Possible Health Issues: Boxers are prone to cancer.

Training: They are very easy to train and can be trained for just about any thing.

Boxers are powerfully built. They got their name from the way the stand up on their hind legs and literally box you. They are full of energy. Boxers need a big yard and a high fence because some of them will try to jump over fences. Make sure you protect them in cold weather.