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Papillon Facts & Other Interesting Stuff

Fun Facts About Papillon Dogs - My Little Dog, A Heartbeat At My Feet The Papillion dog is a small, adorable looking canine with distinctive ears. It is also called the butterfly dog because its large ears give it a butterfly appearance. The ears may stand erect or droop downwards. Papillion dogs that have downward ears are referred to as Phalene, but both ear types are registered as the same breed. The Papillion breed is also known as the Continental Toy Spaniel. The breed was descended from the miniature spaniel. The Papillion is one of the oldest dog breeds. The[...]

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Dog Friendly Flooring Options

Top 5 Types of Dog Friendly Flooring Dogs are often your floor's worst enemy. Dirty paw marks, scratches and pee stains are not good for any kind of floor. If you are a proud dog owner who happens to be doing some remodeling around the house, you may want to think about these dog-friendly floor options if you want to enjoy your dog while still having a clean floor. Bamboo - Bamboo is great because it is sustainable but it is also a very hardy type of flooring so it means your dog can't easily leave scratch marks on it[...]

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Top 5 Fun Facts About Beagles

Bet you didn't know these things about Beagles! Beagle is French for "loudmouth".  But if you own one then you already know that! They can color morph...but probably not how you are thinking.  Tri-colored beagles are almost always born black and white, but typically most if not all of their black color as they grow up Beagles are hunters!  Seriously.  While they are extremely friendly and great family dogs, you have to be careful with them around other small companion animals such as hamsters, small rabbits, gerbils, etc.  Over thousands of years Beagles were bred to hunt and that instinct[...]

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Having A Dog Benefits Your Children

Having a dog benefits your kids, here's how... Parents want the best for their children, and if you are considering adding a furry friend to your own family, you probably want to know how it could impact your child. It turns out that dog ownership can have several benefits for children, ranging from improved respiratory health to better social development. Here, learn what the research says about the positive effects that dogs can have on children. Social Development Bringing a dog into the home might help your child to develop his or her social skills. In 1999, researchers for the[...]

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