In the late 1800s, was by the American Kennel Club acknowledged the dog group known as “Herding”. Before, herd dogs were considered as working dogs, but their unique type of work and abilities earned them a subgroup of their own. The instinct that makes a...
Centuries of Instinct and Enhanced Senses – Perhaps no group of dogs have contributed more to idioms in the English language than the Hound Group. More often read in novels than heard in speech is “hangdog expression” which refers to the often...
Sometimes we like to do something a little special for our pets. In the case of buying something a little different for our dogs, we may decide to go with a designer dog collar. Here are a few note about designer collars, and some things to consider if you plan on...
Do Fish Make Good Pets? Puppies are cute little balls of energy. Kittens are adorable, and baby bunnies make most people just want to go “ahh.” But, not everyone is looking for those adorable, cuddly animals. Some prefer birds they can train to talk while others opt...
Gravel for Fish Tanks and Aquariums Have you ever thought that fish tank gravel serves no purpose at all—other than something ethereal and aesthetic? Interestingly enough, fish tank gravel actually does serve a purpose: it covers the bottom of the tank, which is a...
The aquarium is a great addition for any home. It can bring a lot of joy and it can be very relaxing to watch the fish swim around. However, if you don’t clean the tank, you will start to notice some problems. A dirty fish tank can cause a number of issues. One...
An aquarium can be a beautiful addition to any home, and studies have even shown that having fish can offer such a calming effect for their owners that those with high blood pressure have seen it go down. There are a plethora of reasons people choose to have...
If you don’t already know this already, overweight cats can suffer numerous health problems, including a serious liver disease that is often fatal. This is an important issue which needs to be addressed if your cat appears to be a bit overweight. On the other...
Aquarium Heaters on a Budget The term fish tank heater is somewhat of a misnomer. Most fish tank heaters are not in fact heaters at all. They’re more of an air conditioning system for the tank. Rather than simply heating the water up, they carefully monitor and...
