Nature is really amazing! Nature has made a way to ensure that impregnation occurs in canine reproduction. If you’ve never seen dogs mating, you’d probably be worried that his beloved pet would get hurt because some of them would whimper and look hurt as they stick end to end. Helping the dog by separating them could do more harm than…
A Beagle is often compared to the foxhound in appearance, but smaller. The Beagle is a small to medium sized breed of dog. The Beagle is part of the bloodhound family and they make excellent tracking dogs. Beagles have a keen sense of smell and are bloodhounds. Sometimes found at agricultural import inspections for food quarantined to protect certain hosts.…
Puggles are a relatively new breed and every time you go looking for Puggle puppies for sale you will probably discover something different every time. Although this breed of dog has only been around for a little over ten years, not much is known about the first Puggle that was created or where it was bred. There were probably some…
Each little animal has a different idea of a happy home. Since your little friend will be spending most of his time at home, creating a happy, healthy and appropriate living environment is vital. When building houses for animals like guinea pigs, hamsters, and gerbils, it’s also important to keep in mind that bigger is better. For the guinea pig…
Of the different breeds of dogs our family has owned, the two Weimaraners my parents owned during the 1960s were the best protectors of our home and family. While it generally grew to about twenty-seven inches tall and was expected to weigh up to seventy-seven pounds, ours grew larger, heavier, and were able to look a six-foot adult in the…
Excessive thirst and frequent urination are signs of four serious canine medical problems, including diabetes, kidney problems, liver disease, and Cushing’s disease. Unfortunately, not treating Cushing’s disease could precipitate the others. After running basic tests, your vet has ruled out the first three, leaving Cushing’s disease as the diagnosis. What is Cushing’s disease? Cushing’s disease or Cushing’s syndrome, as it…
Are you thinking of raising your purebred poodle? Let’s look at the information you need to know before mating with your beloved pet poodle. First, some questions to ask yourself are: What is your purpose for breeding? Will this be a one time event? Are you breeding for show quality? Are you planning to sell the puppies? The answers to…
Hop on the Safari bus. We are going to take a jungle tour in the preschool classroom. It’s going to be a lot of fun for the kids, and I guarantee you’ll have fun. Here are some ideas on how to start your jungle-themed lesson plan and some ideas to keep it going while your preschoolers are interested in the…
Beagles are known as one of the kindest hounds. They were originally bred to be hunters and were generally raised in packs. Hunters felt that it was more beneficial to hunt with a pack of dogs than with a single hound. Beagles crave company. Most beagles are not fussy when it comes to their acquaintances. They would be just as…
A friend of mine asked a question to the community that I’m a part of that really caught my attention. “What is a ‘real’ mother?” she asked. Seeing the word “royal” juxtaposed next to the word “mother” was very inspiring. What makes a mother a mother anyway? Some mothers conceive, carry and give birth to their children. Some mothers are…