How to Create a Pug Dog Picture Album

There is nothing in the canine world as cute as the puglet or the puppy of a pug dog. If you are starting a pug dog picture photo album, you will definitely want to start with a picture of when your dog is in its first few months of life. Any moment you capture, even in a still photo, will […]

Six tips for a flea- and tick-free dog and home

If you live in a hot, humid region of the country, your dog is more likely to experience flea and tick infestations than if he lives in a colder, drier climate. Once you see a flea on your dog, prepare to see hundreds in a week. In some serious infestations, you may also see the products of their reproductive cycles […]

Candles: who are they and how are they recognized?

Bougies is simply a slang name for the bourgeoisie, the French word for middle class. However, the word has taken on a more different meaning, similar to that of yuppies and bobos (bohemian bourgeoisie) of previous decades. Bougies are not simply middle class, they are trendy, exclusive and some would say smug or pretentious in their habits. There is no […]

Wild cats: what to do if they live near you

Chances are, if you live in a rural or even suburban setting, you live near feral cats – skittish and rough feral cats that may appear to need human help, only to flee when approached. These cats are not tame and are by no means willing to be a house cat and are perfectly capable of living outdoors on their […]

Silky Terrier Coat – Breaking Through Many Colors

Silky Terriers have soft human-like hair called fur. Their coats change in both color and length as they grow from puppies to adults. The cubs are born black and tan. As they age, their color changes, also known as breakage. The break is visible through the black and tan colors at the root of the hair, which begins to transform […]

Morkie information for potential Morkie buyers

Morkies are great little dogs and if you are reading this article, you are probably interested in purchasing a morkie puppy. Before buying a puppy, be sure to do a lot of research on both the breed and the breeder. Below I have listed some important information about Morkie that you should know before buying a puppy. Important information to […]

I love toy trains – a shop for young and old

When you hear the phrase “I love toy trains,” most of the time you wouldn’t think of a store dedicated exclusively to toy trains. But that’s exactly what that phrase means in New Buffalo, Michigan. New Buffalo is home to the infamous I Love Toy Trains, a train wonderland that is the dream of every kid and train collector. The […]

Siamese – a lovely, demanding and protective pet

When you say Siamese cat, most people think of short-haired seal points, which have a slim, creamy-white body, dark brown ears, nose, and tail. But, there are several variations of the breed, as well as crosses like those of the Himalayas, which are a cross of Siamese and Persians. The blue point has a bluish-white body with slate blue points. […]

Learn the six levels of a dog bite

Aggression is a survival skill required by all canines. Dogs bite for many reasons. In the last two decades it has become fashionable among dog trainers and behaviorists to try to solve and eliminate dog aggression. A typical definition of “bite” is “at sixteen with teeth to enter, grab or hurt.” To quantify the degree of severity, Dr. Ian Dunbar […]