How Buster my Chihuahua Charmed my Heart

After the death of a beloved dog I spent a year mourning the loss and yearning for companionship. I had moved into a small apartment and needed a small

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Irish Setters you say......

I was 8 yrs old when I first knew that the Irish Setter was THEE Breed for me. I liked many larger breeds (Collies, Shepherds etc) as I was growing up

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My wonderful Rhodesian Ridgebacks

I have owned Ridgebacks for many years, both dogs and bitches and from puppies, rescue and rehome backgrounds. All have been amazing dogs that I could

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Caniscaeli Moonlight & Roses - Irish Red and White Setters

I fell in deep love with the Irish Setter when I was just 8 yrs old, did not get my first until 1969 after starting my first job. Although I have admired

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Japanese Chin with some Shih-Tzu mix

Our chin is named Louie-Louie. He is such an adorable and lovable dog. He is quite cat like where he likes to go off on his own. But then there are times

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The day I got my first Basenji

I got him without researching first. He was 6 months at the time (4 now). I got him from craigslist. Left him alone for 15 minutes to go to walmart and

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My family's favorite female German Shepherd names.

I like, Lexy, Lucy and most of all Larka. I must admit that it was really hard naming our Female German Shepherd puppy. I liked larka my sister liked

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Puppy Training Games: Learn the Basics, Samples and Benefits

Puppy training games are a great way to teach puppies very basic things they need to learn without boring them or getting heavy-handed with training.

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Leash Training Your Dog: No More Embarrassing, Out of Control Walks

Leash training your dog early can save you time, embarrassment and frustration. Take time to learn and teach a few easy steps and your dog will love you.

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Basic Dog Training and Puppy Training: Simple Steps to Success

Basic dog training and puppy training are the keys to greater happiness in raising your dog. Educate yourself and follow these simple steps to success.

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Barking Dogs: Knowing why they bark and what to do about it.

All barking is not bad. Barking dogs bark for a reason, including communication, boredom, agitation and the need for exercise. Proper training will help.

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Hypoallergenic Dogs, Dogs for People with Allergies, Hybrid Dogs

A list of hypoallergenic dogs for people with allergies. If you struggle with allergies but love dogs, review this list for some great options.

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AKC Dog Breeds, AKC Ranking, List of Dog Breeds and Profiles

Our AKC Dog Breeds list ranks the popularity of registered AKC breeds with links to details on size, color, temperament, health, training and more.

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Von Willebrand Disease: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment and Prevention

Von Willebrand disease is an inherited bleeding disorder in dogs, like hemophilia in humans. Dogs can bleed to death if the bleeding isn't stopped.

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Top 10 Dog Breeds list, AKC Breeds, 2010 Ranking

Top 10 dog breeds according to the American Kennel Club 2010 ranking. Detailed information on size, color, temperament, health, training and more.

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Designer Dog Breeds: Pros and Cons of Designer Dogs

Learn about designer dog breeds, including dog health questions, what to look for and what to avoid. Designer dog breeds can be great dogs, but be cautious.

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My Parson Russel Terrier

Hi there! I have a Parson myself. His name is Jay and he is 4 years old. In September (2011) we earned our first diploma for training (AA, beginning

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"Gregory" our Lab Pup

Hi. Recently, (December 1, 2011) my husband bought a 4 month old Lab pup from his office mate. At first I was hesitant to have another dog in the house,

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Easy Dog Tricks: How to Teach Your Dog Easy Tricks

Learn to teach easy dog tricks. Teach dogs to shake hands, fetch, give kisses and more. Understand the basic steps for teaching easy dog tricks.

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Rottweiler are US!

We have been proud owners of not one, but three Rottweiler's. The first was Skeeter who we thought could never be replaced. He was beautiful and weighed

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Cowboy - Our Australian Cattle Dog

We have always considered ourselves as part time ( COWBOYS ) because we train and show horses. One day we were at a horse show and while we were talking

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Our Japanese Chin - What a Match!

My Chin's name in AnnyBelle. We just call her Anny. My Grandmother loves the Japanese Chin breed and owns 4. One of her girls had puppys and Anny came

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Rhodesian Ridgeback

I had a Rhodesian Ridgeback called Kaizer that recently died. He was 8 years & not sure how he died as he was healthy that morning. Apparently big dogs

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My German Shepherd puppy

My family and I were searching for the perfect little puppy, and we saw an ad in the paper for German Shepherd puppies. We called and got an appointment

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Tikanni

I named my husky mix with wolf. This name I thought it was a perfect for her.

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Brodie

I named my great pyrenees mix husky. He has a beautiful thick white coat that makes him look like royalty. Brodie is short for Brodazoffa. I think it

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Exceptions to everything

This article is fairly accurate, just that there's a Peke out there that's an exception to everything written here. If you think you want a Pekingese

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Tobie

My fiance and I adopted Tobie in 2008 from Peke N Chin, a rescue organization in the Midwest focused on Pekingese and Japanese Chin dogs. His owner had

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Our friend, Fred the Basset Hound

Fred is our 5-year old Basset Hound. We were lucky enough to get Fred at 2-years old from a cousin who could no longer take care of him. Right from the

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Schaefer

Means shepherd (in German) like a sheep herder. Also my last name. Protector

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