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4 MYTHS ABOUT SIBERIAN HUSKIES

Siberian Huskies are among the 20 most populardog breeds as listed by the American Kennel Club. They are well-loved but oftenmisunderstood dogs. Here are four common misconceptions along with the truth aboutthe breed. Myth #1: Siberian huskies are part wolf. Siberian huskies are sometimes mistaken forwolves because they have a slightly wolf-like appearance and because they haveplayed wolves on film and television. However, Siberian Huskies, like all otherdog breeds, are distinct from wolves. Though dogs and wolves share a commonancestry, dogs became separate from wolves at least 10,000 years ago. Somescientists place this event at more than 30,000 years ago.[...]

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10 Things To Know About Puggles

Many people are not familiar with the term "designer dog."This sounds like an adorable pooch that fits into your matching handbag, but infact, it is a deliberate mating of two breeds with known characteristics to getthe best of both. One popular combo is the "Puggle," which combinesthe adorable Pug with the self-assured Beagle. Here's a look at what you canexpect when you combine these two breeds. Although the goal of designer dogs that mix breeds is to achieve thebest characteristics, genetics can be a game of roulette, with differentfeatures coming into prominence unexpectedly. The Pug is small, shorthaired andvery affectionate,[...]

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Studs and Rhinestones: Does a Leather Dog Collar Need Embellishments?

We are not want for a lack of choices when it comes to dogcollars. Leatherdog collars , mesh, polyester—there is a wide selection of choices. We caneven accessorize or embellish our dog’s collar with charms, studs, rhinestones:all the bells and whistles. But do our dogs like these embellishments? Think about what you do and don’t like to wear. Does thewatch you wear on your wrist feel constrictive when your job demands you typesolidly for eight hours a day? Is the necklace that dangles and catches on thingsevery time you have to bend down to pick something up still worth its[...]

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Finding the Right Collar for Your Breed

Dogs have been and are bred for specific purposes: to hunt,guard and herd. Some canine classes have even been bred as show dogs and usedas status symbols, dating all the way back to Medieval times. There is no oneperfect breed, and some say a mutt is the only kind of “breed” to get. But didyou know that specific breeds require specific pet collars? Let’s take a look at four different dog breeds and the typeof collar that suits them best. The Labrador Retriever The American Kennel Club (AKC) lists the Labrador Retriever (lab) as having a friendly and outgoing personality.Playful[...]

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