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14th September 2009
If you are looking for swan breeders, you need to be sure to take a look at the environment where the swan is being kept. When you buy swans for your property or to breed, you want to buy two - a male and a female. The area where the swan breeders keep th... Read >
Author: Andrew Grey14th September 2009
If you want to breed swans, you have to have enough land for the creatures to live naturally and comfortably. You should create a sanctuary for the swans so that they have plenty of food and shelter, fresh water where they can swim and are safe from preda... Read >
Author: Andrew Grey30th June 2009
Cathy Macleod at www.booktaste.com, 1 July 2009. Like many others, I use and love the English language. Today it is the world language, predominant in science, trade and politics. And maybe it always was predominant. At least in Europe.
This mind-blowing... Read >
Author: Cathy Macleod13th May 2009
Nowadays, it seems very fashionable to criticize pure breed dogs. Even the BBC has joined the crowd with a documentary (Pedigree Dogs Exposed) describing the dangers of pedigree dogs breeding for the health of the dogs. They identify two major problems:
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Author: Michael Comte15th April 2009
How many of us have been walking around the local mall and decided to stop in the pet store to look at the puppies? They are so cute and we feel sad that they are stuck in those little wire cages. You may be tempted to bring one home. Unfortunately, the p... Read >
Author: Joseph M. Sabol15th April 2009
There are approximately 3,500 pet stores in this country that sell puppies. They sell nearly 500,000 puppies a year and they can advertise the pups as AKC registered. AKC papers only signify that the puppy comes from 2 pure breed parents. It does not guar... Read >
Author: Joseph M. Sabol02nd April 2009
In breeding cats, it should be remembered that they are carnivorous animals, and therefore it is not advisable to start breeding on such an extensive scale that it is impossible to feed them in a natural way. Breeders should limit their operations to rais... Read >
Author: Doris Canova02nd April 2009
In breeding cats, it should be remembered that they are carnivorous animals, and therefore it is not advisable to start breeding on such an extensive scale that it is impossible to feed them in a natural way. Breeders should limit their operations to rais... Read >
Author: Doris Canova13th March 2009
Most people are familiar with black and rust Dobermans and red and rust Dobermans, and maybe even blue or fawn and rust Dobermans. Since the 1970s, a fifth Doberman "color" has been established. In 1976, Padulas Queen Shebah was born to 2 black and rust D... Read >
Author: Joseph M. Sabol17th January 2009
The Catfish SolutionsCatfish are good eating critters; as well, some of these fish will gulp down other fish. Catfish is an all time favorite, yet few catfish are more difficult to maintain than other catfish are. Since many catfish are available, we will... Read >
Author: suegold29th December 2008
Catfish are good eating critters; as well, some of these fish will gulp down other fish. Catfish is an all time favorite, yet few catfish are more difficult to maintain than other catfish are. Since many catfish are available, we will discuss a handful, o... Read >
Author: Jody Siena23rd October 2008
A Himalayan kitten is actually a Persian cat and Himalayan cat bred together. The long hair is something from the Persian while the seal points are from the Siamese cat. A Himalayan cat can be best described as a longhaired cat with the markings of a Per... Read >
Author: Krishan Bakhru21st July 2008
Somali is a domestic feline that resembles an Abyssinian in nearly every way apart from its longer fur. This is owing to the fact that Somalis originated from Abyssinians nearly half a century back. Theirs is an artificially created breed that began in ni... Read >
Author: Ailurophile21st July 2008
The Ragamuffin is a relatively recent cat breed that originated through periodic breeding of Ragdolls with Himalayans and Persians. A large cat, the Ragamuffin weighs in the range of ten to twenty pounds, with males typically being heavier than females. I... Read >
Author: Ailurophile21st July 2008
Himalayan is a breed of long-haired felines. It is a very popular and pretty cat. The cat originated in 1930 in United States through breeding of Persian and Siamese cats. The objective was to create a breed with the long hair of the Persian and the point... Read >
Author: Ailurophile06th February 2008
Version3: When purchasing a purebred German Shepherd, a great deal of research must be performed in advance of buying. Key questions a potential buyer must ask include the following. What is the history of the German Shepherd? What is the breed standard a... Read >
Author: Jan Ryan16th August 2007
Whether you're thinking of buying a pedigree or just a moggie, there's several important factors to take into consideration when choosing your kitten.
When you go to view make sure you are able to view the whole litter this will enable you to determine... Read >
Author: Merlin29th June 2007
Here's a simple and easy guide to choosing a dog. These are some of the things you should consider when choosing your puppy or adult dog to ensure you pick a best friend for life.
Purebred, Crossbred or Mixed-Breed
A purebred dog is a dog whose parent... Read >
Author: Luke Donnelley Luke Donnelley27th June 2007
The Cornish Rex breed began as a happy accident of nature. A genetic mutation in a liter of kittens born in the 1950s in Cornwall, United Kingdom, resulted in kittens that had extremely fine and curly down for hair, not the typical thick coat like most br... Read >
Author: Robert Benjamin27th June 2007
Picking a puppy can be a difficult task. Your decision needs to be not only well informed but also a decision you can be happy with for as many as twenty years. The first task is to establish if a breeder or a trip to the local animal shelter is the best ... Read >
Author: CS Swarens27th March 2007
Since a hybrid Puggle and a purebred dog are considered different, does this mean that training these dogs is different too? It's difficult to give a straight answer to this question, and the reason is because each purebred dog has been bred for a specif... Read >
Author: Richard Cussons08th February 2007
English Setter Breed Origin
The English Setter dog breed originated initially in France with the crossing of the Spanish and French pointers nearly 500 years ago. Brought to England in the 1600s, the English Setter was further modified with the addit... Read >
Author: John Hinkle20th May 2006
There seem to be as many reasons for keeping pets as there are people who do it. And sometimes the reasons will help determine how to go about finding the perfect companion.
Indeed, the word "companion" says a lot about pet owners in itself. Not everyo... Read >
Author: RJ Peters13th April 2006
Copyright 2006 David Maillie
Hairstyles are every bit as important for men as it is for women. We can see the latest fashions and hairstyles for men by watching the academy awards and the Oscars. We can also see the latest in these hairstyles on the re... Read >
Author: David Maillie18th February 2006
Purebred Dog Breeding - Line Breeding - Out Crossing - Inbreeding - Dog Breeding Basic!
Dog Breeding Today By Rainbow Ridge Kennels
The breeding of purebred dogs today has become very complex and even in many breeds of dogs there are many differen... Read >
Author: Ed Strand29th October 2005
The sex of a puppy is determined by the sire. The dam determines the number of puppies that can be conceived. Breeding should occur every other day during the dam's full estrous period to the allow the stud to recuperate and rebuild viable sperm.
At th... Read >
Author: Connie Limon29th October 2005
The best breedings are generally those where the pedigrees have several outstanding ancestors common to both the sire and dam. This is how breed "type" is set. The formula for establishing and maintaining type, for example, would be the sire's sire should... Read >
Author: Connie Limon
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