The Bernese Mountain Dog is often affectionately called the "Bernie" by their owners. Although many working dogs are known to have an independent nature, this breed definitely does not fall in that category. They love and seemingly crave family interaction and companionship.
This large, social breed weighs between 80-105 pounds and measure between 23" to 28". Because of their size and energy, they do better in homes with yards rather than apartments. They don't like to be kept inside all the ...
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A lot of people normally have the wrong conception when it comes to crates. This conception leads people to believe that crates are a punishment for dogs, and therefore they won't use them. Much to the contrary, crates are actually one of the safest places you can put your Golden Retriever, which also gratifies his natural instincts to situate himself within a den.If you have a crate and leave it open, your Golden will start to go to it when he gets sleepy or when he gets confused. ...
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How, then, are they different from the Staffies? For the UKC or the United Kennel Club, Staffies and APBT are of the same breed but many disapprove of this suggestion. For instance, if the American Kennel Club has an American Staffordshire terrier, it will be registered as an American pit bull terrier by the United Kennel Club. Furthermore, many breeders noted that their lineages have been separate for a long time already for these dogs to be still considered as having the same variety. ...
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In another land and time the Yorkshire terrier was not a small longhaired show dog and pet. Rather, he was a larger rat killing dynamo. Tracing back to the 1600's the breed was valued in textile mills, mines and farms where pest control was important. In the 1860s era the breed was quite popular in rat killing contests - with the dog credited with being the foundation of the breed showing as well as winning many contests. Huddersfield Ben helped establish the Yorkshire Terrier.
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Several new owners of Labradors are not use to the fact that these cute little puppies have a natural tendency to nip and bite at our hands and arms. As a matter of fact, these little guys will put anything in their mouths that can actually fit. Unfortunately, some new dog owners mistake this behavior as simply biting and unfairly scold and yell at the animal. You have to understand that Labs are genetically designed to have an oral obsession, particularly for retrieving.
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The arrival of a young dog is always an exciting moment for everyone in the family. Kids and adults alike take turns in playing and adoring him. The puppy is always fun to touch and play with and has the tendency to be the center of attention in the household. You have to realize though that his arrival means you have a lot of things to attend to. At the same time, he has a lot of new things to learn in line with his behavior and following orders. Do you want your dog to be responsive when you ...
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