Cats and dogs living together

Many would think that cats and dogs don’t get along. The idea that they hate each other may be brought about by the nature of dogs to chase smaller animals. Television programs showcasing their dislike to each other have strengthened the notion that they are enemies.

One common thing about cats and dogs is that they are both predators. Cats readily jump on anything that moves, like rats, birds and even butterflies. Dogs on the other hand love to chase anything that runs or abruptly moves. What urges the dog to chase smaller animals is its prey drive. Although domesticated, dogs still act upon what nature has designed them to do.

Kittens on the other hand enhance their hunting skills by practicing on certain things such as curtains, plants and dog tails. Dogs are often challenged by the sudden movement of the cat which leads to chases. To avoid this problem, owners having them both as pets keep them as far away from each other as possible.

How a cat reacts on a dog’s presence varies. It may isolate itself because it is not accustomed to having a dog around. Or it can develop a friendly relationship with the dog and play.

They are seeking forever homes where someone is around most of the day. They are looking for homes where children are 5+ and where owners will commit to their training as they are such babies.
They are young enough to be integrated with other dogs and cats. These girls MUST be spayed when old enough and evidence sent to us from your vet

You can train your dog to ignore the cat even if it suddenly moves. Praise the dog if he is able to ignore the cat no matter how distracting the cat’s activity may be.

Dogs should also be taught that the cat is a part of the family and not a toy. You can incorporate this to the dog that having a cat is a good thing by giving the dog treats every time the cat is in the same room as he is.

It is not a good idea to introduce a cat to two dogs or more at the same time. Although one of the dogs is trained to leave the cat alone, the other dog may entice him to hunt. It is best to introduce the cat to one dog at a time. This way, a dog will be able to understand that the cat is a friend and not a prey.

Keep them away from each other during meal time. Aside from having different dietary needs, the cat and dog might fight over their food if they eat together. The dog is very possessive when it comes to its food, it might see the cat as a threat if they eat together and attack it.

If your dog has a strong prey drive, make sure to train him of the “leave it” command. This way, you can easily control its chase impulse. It is in the dog’s nature to chase and catch smaller animals for food. This is something that they do on an instinct. The prey drive of dogs will always have the tendency to be triggered. If you are able to train him to stop chasing something once you give the command, then it wouldn’t be a problem.

Give both pets attention as much as possible. You can teach your dog to sit when you are holding the cat on your lap or play with the dog while the cat is resting.

Contradictory to the popular notion about cat and dog not getting along, they can live peacefully together. This can be achieved once the owners understand the behavior of each animal. Owners must also be patient in training their pets to live harmoniously together.

Many would think that cats and dogs don’t get along. The idea that they hate each other may be brought about by the nature of dogs to chase smaller animals. Television programs showcasing their dislike to each other have strengthened the notion that they are enemies.

One common thing about cats and dogs is that they are both predators. Cats readily jump on anything that moves, like rats, birds and even butterflies. Dogs on the other hand love to chase anything that runs or abruptly moves. What urges the dog to chase smaller animals is its prey drive. Although domesticated, dogs still act upon what nature has designed them to do.

Arabian Horse

Arabian Horses are a distinctive and elegant breed of riding horses that were bred by Bedouins thousands of years ago. These large, slender, fast-running mammals are popular worldwide. Arabians are intelligent, gentle horses with great stamina. They eat grasses. The life span is roughly 20-35 years. Names: An adult female horse is called a mare, the adult male is called a stallion. A foal is a horse not yet one year old; a colt is a young male and a filly is a young female.

Anatomy: Arabian Horses weigh from 800 to 1,000 pounds and average about 59 inches (1.5 m) tall at the withers. They have large nostrils, big eyes, a small head and muzzle, an arched neck, a silky, flowing mane, a short back, and broad shoulders. They have long legs and hoofed feet. The hooves and teeth continue to grow throughout the horse's life. The large nostrils allow them to get lots of air quickly. Arabians come in many colors, but gray is often seen. These horses usually have only 23 vertebrae (backbones); other horses usually have 24. Sleeping: Horses sleep standing up, but if they feel safe, they will sleep lying down.

Buying an Arabian Horse

If you are thinking about buying an Arabian horse, you can visit the AHA website to see if the horse and the owner are registered with AHA. Ask the owner to see a copy of the horse�s registration papers to make sure the horse is a purebred. If you do buy a registered Arabian, make sure you get the correct paper work from the owner so you can register the horse under your name.

By maintaining your new horse as a registered Arabian you can increase your horse’s value if you choose to sell him later. The price for a registered Arabian horse can vary from a few thousand to over fifty thousand dollars!

Arabian Horse Association (AHA)

The Arabian Horse Association (AHA) runs Arabian Horse Registry of America, which is an association that oversees and maintains pedigrees of purebred Arabian horses in America. Membership costs are low and are required if you want to participate in any AHA horse events.

ARABIAN HORSE FEATURES

There are many features of the breed that make an Arabian horse stand out. They have small muzzles, a broad forehead, a classic wedge and dish shaped head, and they stand round 15 hands tall. A few other unique anatomic features include having only 17 ribs, instead of the usual 18, and having only five lumbar vertebrae instead of the usual six. It is the oldest known riding horse, most likely due to its large lung capacity and endurance.

HISTORY OF ARABIAN HORSE

History tells us that the Arabian horse originally came from the Middle East. There, desert tribes bred and rode the Arabian horse for war. They proved quick and agile, and able to run a huge distance. Also, many famous people have ridden Arabian horses, like George Washington and Alexander the Great. Although originating in the desert, the Arabian is now found throughout the world

Arabian Horses

The Arabian horse is a horse breed that is surrounded with a lot of history and elegance. Almost everyone, whether they like horses or not, has heard of the Arabian horse. They have a rich history and many unique features that make them truly a horse breed that stands apart. Many people consider the Arabian horse one of the most famous horse breeds in the world.

American Quarter Horses

The American Quarter horse is the most popular horse in America today. With over 3 million registered horses, their use continues to increase even today. The Quarter horse has not been around as long as the Arabian horse but it is a much more popular horse in terms of use and ownership in America.

The Quarter horse was named after its original use for racing quarter mile lengths. The horses were brought over from Europe by some of the original colonists along with their love of racing.

The colonists would race these horses down quarter mile tracks, usually on roads or paths. In order to breed a powerful racing horse they combined the best qualities of several different breeds. Arabian or Turkish stallions were bred to English mares to produce a horse that was well muscled and close to the ground.

Cowboys would eventually start using the Quarter horse to help them herd cattle. Quarter horses proved to be a very agile horse; they could literally turn on a dime. This type of agility proved very useful for the cowboys in rounding up cattle, these horses can turn and accelerate rapidly.

Today, Quarter horses are used in all sorts of horse competitions. They make up 50 percent of all registered horses in the United States. One of the competitions they are used for is called barrel racing. Barrel racing is where the horse must run an obstacle course changing directions quickly to get through the course in the least amount of time. Naturally, this event involving quick changes of directions is a perfect event for the Quarter horse.

The American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA) is the main Quarter horse association in America. The AQHA is also the largest horse association in America boasting over 300,000 members!

A membership to the AQHA cost $35 a year, and gives you access to the many services the AQHA offers. Their website, www.aqha.com, gives a large amount of information and offers a breed registry. Through their website you can search pedigrees back through four generations. Also listed are all show dates and show results.

TOSA

Neapolitan Mastiff

Alright...judging from that look you guys deserved to be banned.

Akita

German Shepherd

German Shepherd are extremely intelligent, courageous with a very strong protective instinct.Couped with their strength, this makes them desirable as police, guard and resuce dogs. Trained with obedience from an early age, they can be very loving family dogs and excellent with children.

Doberman Pinscher

The face tells it all! Extremely loyal, intelligent, alert and fearless breed.You can always count on a Doberman to protect its owner. Having say that, Doberman can be excellent family dog too, if trained properly from an early age.

Shetland Sheepdog

Oh pretty little one!Originated from Scotland, Shelties were originally bred for herding.Most Shelties are a little wary of strangers and children. They are outstanding companion dog and intensively loyal. Lively, intelligent, trainable, and willing to please and obey.

Labrador Retriever

Marley! No...this is not Marley, but I guess you know Marley is a Labrador Retriever ya...Extremely loving, affectionate, patient, and energetic. Good natured, love of children and other dogs, its easy to believe that they are one of the most popular dog in the world.

Papillon

HUH? What?! Papillon?!Papillon actually stands for 'butterfly' in French. (Perfect description for their ears!) Small, friendly, elegant, they are actually one of the oldest of the toy Spaniels. Big dogs in small suit, Paillion are highly energetic and capable of walking long distance. It has also become a small dog star for dog agility in recent years!

Rottweiler

This tough guy is one of the oldest herding breed in history. Rottweilers are often used as search and rescue, assistance, guide dogs for the blind, guard and police dogs.Having a fearsome reputation, they are actually good natured, placid in basic disposition and fond of children, very devoted, obedient, biddable and eager to work. All these characteristics make them excellent companion, service and working dog.

Australian Cattle Dog

At number 10! Australian Cattle Dog is a herding dog developed in Australia for droving cattle.Medium size, short-coated, independent with a lot of energy.They are very protective over their property (including humans!); thus making them perfect guard dog when trained for this task.

For the Dog Who Has Everything …

You know how you buy your kids great toys and they wind up playing with the boxes and plastic pellets the toys were packed in? Here is our current litter of puppies - heirs to a whole store full of great dog toys - playing with the duct tape that we use to fasten the mats in their play pen.

My Dogs have Way More Friends than I do

SIX DEGREES OF KEVIN BACON’S DOG AND OTHER E-DOG NETWORKING TALES
Toronto Cockapoo Annabelle took social networking to a new species with the introduction of Facebook add-on Dogbook last June. Designed by her assistants Alexandre and Geoffrey Roche, more than 91,000 dogs have personal listings which allow them, with a little help from their humans, to send meet, greet, and pet one another.

Facebook, as you may know, is a place to meet and greet. Surpassing My Space as the college and high school internet networking spot of the moment, Facebook is the sticky cyber black hole that sucked this house into its vortex about eighteen months ago . Lured into building a profile by my son Gavin and his brother-for -a-year, our wild Siberian exchange student, Edik, I found Facebook an easy way to send and receive photos from relatives and keep up with the travels of our foreign student friends, as well as check out the latest postings from LOL Cats. After a year on Facebook, my list of friends is a big fat twenty-two.

Last summer, shortly after Dogbook went live, I posted five profiles for our pups and within a week, they were getting friend requests from every continent. Searchable by geographic area, breed, and name, our Malamute -cross, Cootie Bug was in contact with Rocky Balboa (Rottmann, Norway), Hagrid (Husky-Wolf, Canada), Face ( Rottie, Turkey) and twenty other dogs in a few weeks

Invited to be a friend of British Border Collie Pippin, our recent addition, Boo Radley ( Border Collie-Great Dane) was a conduit for me to the British short coated Border Collie subgroup where I learned helpful breed-specific health information.

One particularly appealing feature of Dogbook is the instant notification feature which allows lost dog information to be circulated instantly to everyone registered on Dogbook. Whether this would be very useful, I don’t know, but a quick check of the “dogs nearby” feature, showed fifty-four Dogbook registered dogs within a 2.5 km distance. Who knows how many people would pay attention to the posting, but I would certainly take take advantage of the service.

Dogbook crested the 1 million member mark only nine months after signing on. Scrolling through online albums posted by their ardent caretakers, it’s evident that this puppy networking spot has touched a warm spot .

If you’d like to learn more about Facebook and its Dogbook application, go to: http://www.facebook.com/home

You can add the Dogbook application after you register for Facebook. For help setting up Dogbook, EHow.com has a helpful article : http://www.ehow.com/how_2154793_use-dogbook-application-facebook.html

When your dogpack is registered come over and say Hi! Just browse for Cootie-Bug, Boo Radley, or Pansy. They like to get mail.

Cat Toy Sidelines Show Dog

A mystery toy put Stetson out of commission for two years. But he’s back, and in fine form.
Nobody knows where the catnip-filled toy came from, or how the Alaskan malamute swallowed it - it was too big to pass, but not too big to eat.

Stetson got sicker and sicker before an x-ray finally revealed the toy. It had gotten stuck to the wall of his stomach and blocked a valve.

Emergency surgery got the toy out, but then Stetson had to recover and re-grow his coat, both outer coat and undercoat.

“We didn’t know if he’d want to come back - or if he could,” said Stetson’s owner, Lisa Ryer of Wisconsin.

But he did. Under handler Tammy Szabo, Stetson ranked among the top five Alaskan malamutes last year. That earned him an invitation to the Westminster Kennel Club All Breed Dog Show next month.
Ryer, who’s never had a dog at Westminster before, is thrilled that Stetson is healthy and enjoying himself. “He just loves to do it,” she said. “If he does well, that’s just gravy.”

Rescued Dog Gets Prosthetic Limb

Cassidy was found wandering the streets of the Bronx, with his right rear leg cut off. He was 30 pounds underweight, and most of his fur was gone.
Cassidy was scheduled for euthanasia. But a morning news program ran a story on him, and Steve Posovsky was watching.
A retired dentist who lives in Florida and Long Island with his wife Susan, Posovsky says he “had to get” Cassidy when he saw the report.
That was in August of 2005. Fast-forward three years. Cassidy had his health back, but still couldn’t walk long distances without getting tired. He’d go “about 10 minutes and plop down and need a rest,” says Posovsky.
Steve and Susan contacted a veterinary surgeon in North Carolina and had a prosthesis made for Cassidy, but it kept coming off. So they decided to have a permanent one done.

The process is called “osseointegration.” An implant is inserted directly into the bone, where it fuses with the bone. A c-shaped removable foot attaches to it. The technique is so cutting-edge it may someday benefit humans.
Now, Posovsky says, Cassidy can walk “for hours” without getting tired.

Running Lhasa Apso notecard from Dogstuff

Caveats: If you run at a time of day when visibility is low, use reflective gear, for yourself and your dog. Avoid running in the heat of the day, especially if you run on paved surfaces. Not only can the heat itself be hard on your dog, but the pads on their paws, even though they toughen up, can dry and crack on hot asphalt.

Finally, be sure you bring water and offer it to your dog regularly. Dogs can’t tell us what they need, so keep a close eye out for any signs of distress. If you notice panting, slowing down, foaming at the mouth, weakness, inability to stand, agitation or glazed eyes, cool your dog immediately by thoroughly wetting him with cold water and getting him into the shade or an air-conditioned area, if possible. If your dog does not improve in about 10 minutes, please seek veterinary assistance.

With these simple precautions, running can be great fun for you and your pet. Enjoy!

Running bearded collie figure from Dogstuff

Most mixed breeds don’t have these concerns. Most “working group” dogs are well-suited to running. Your vet can give your dog a clean bill of health and let you know if there are any issues with the breed being a running dog.

If your pooch hasn’t been leading an active lifestyle, you want to start slowly. Walk for 10-15 minutes, twice a day. Once your dog does well with that, try running for two minutes and walking for one, for up to 10 minutes. Over a period of weeks, you can gradually increase your distance and speed — for example, trying to go just 10 percent farther, or 10 percent faster, each week.

If you see your dog lagging, slow down. And be sure to build rest days into your schedule. Before you know it, your dog will be healthier and happier — and so will you

Tips For Running With Your Dog

Are you the athletic sort? Good for you. Not so much? Well, there’s still hope.

Walking, of course, is the best overall exercise because it doesn’t take a gym or fancy equipment, and it’s low-impact, so most of us can do it. Walking the dog is good for you, and for your pooch.
But some dog breeds also make great running partners. And if you want to give your dog more of a workout, you can benefit as well.

First, make sure your dog is healthy enough to run and is a breed that is suited to running. Dogs prone to hip dysplasia, or who may have trouble breathing, like bulldogs, might not be suitable running partners.

Rise of the Designer Dog

A dog of the future?

Puggles. Golden Doodles. Cockerpoos. Pome-Pekes.

As we all know, these are not exotic types of fruit, but some of the ever-increasing “designer” breeds of dog. But what is a dog breed, anyway, and how did they all come from their cousin the wolf?

K-9 Magazine takes a look at breeds past, present, and future.

Dog Law Draws Protests

In an attempt to deal with noise complaints, the New Jersey township of Piscataway has passed a law restricting the number of dogs people can have. But many feel the law is inappropriate and ill-advised.

The ordinance limits the number of dogs per household to three. Those who live on two acres can have as many as four; those on three acres or more, as many as five.

Councilmembers say the law is meant to prevent puppy mills. Anyone owning five dogs or more is considered to be running a kennel, and must be licensed accordingly.

Sheila Gross says the law is a infringement of her civil liberties. She also says it will encourage residents to avoid licensing their dogs, since “No one will know if you have 3 or 30.”

How to Get Married … With Your Dog

No, no. Not marry your dog.


As it happens, and more people are including their dogs in their wedding ceremonies. For those who see them as integral, near-human family members, it makes sense.


A sub-portion of the wedding industry helps dog owners include their pets in the nuptials. You can buy them their own tuxedo or dress; dog-sitters can keep an eye on them before and after the ceremony.

Best dog with attitude:

Black faux

leather jacket from Dogstuff

Expect the unexpected, though. At one wedding that included a Maltese and a French bulldog, both dogs stood on the sidelines throughout the ceremony without a sound … well, almost.

The bulldog barked once — when the officiator asked if anyone objected to the marriage.

Dog Breeds : Lhasa Apso

The Lhasa Apso is generally 10 to 11 inches (25 to 28 cm) at the withers and weigh between 15 and 25 lbs (7 and 11 kg). They should have dark brown eyes with black pigmentation on eye rims and a black nose. They have a straight coat with soft undercoat (depending upon weather conditions) which comes in a variety of different colors. The tail should curl up over the back.

Belgian Shepherd

The Belgian Shepherd Dog (also know as the Belgian Sheepdog or Chien de Berger Belge) can refer to any of four breeds of dog: the Groenendael, the Laekenois, the Tervueren, or the Malinois. In some regions, these are considered four different varieties of a single breed; in other regions, they are considered a single breed.The American Kennel Club (AKC) recognizes only the Groenendael under the name "Belgian Sheepdog", but also recognizes the Tervueren (with the alternative spelling "Tervuren") and the Malinois as individual breeds. The Laekenois can be registered as part of the AKC foundation stock service and should eventually be recognised fully by the AKC.

The German Shorthaired

The German Shorthaired Pointer's coat is short, flat, thick, and harsh. It is dense enough to be water-resistant. The color can be liver (often called chestnut), black (although any area of black is cause for disqualification in American Kennel Club and Canadian Kennel Club sanctioned shows), or either color with white. Commonly the head is a solid or nearly solid color and the body is white that is speckled or ticked with liver or black, with saddles or large patches of solid color. Roan coats also occur and, rarely, yellow coloring (dogs with any area of yellow will also be disqualified in AKC and CKC shows).It has moderately long flop ears set high on the head. Its muzzle is long, broad, and strong, allowing it to retrieve even heavy furred game. Its tail is commonly docked, although this is now prohibited in some countries.The breed is lean, athletic, and graceful yet powerful, with strong hindquarters that make it able to move rapidly and turn quickly. Various breed standards set its height at the withers anywhere between 21 and 26 inches (53 to 65 cm), making this a large breed. Adults typically weigh from 55 to 70 lbs (25 to 32 kg), with the bitch usually slightly shorter and lighter than the male.

The German Pinscher

The German Pinscher can reach a height of 16-19 inches and weight 25-35 pounds. in Germany and are included in the origins of the Dobermann, the Miniature Pinscher, Affenpinscher, Miniature Schnauzer, Giant Schnauzer and the Standard Schnauzer.

The German Pinscher can reach a height of 16-19 inches and weight 25-35 pounds.

Sakhalin Husky

This Sakhalin Husky dog is related to the Japanese Spitz and Akita Inu. Their size varies between 56 cm and 66 cm at the withers with a weight range from 30 kg to 40 kg.The Sakhalin Husky dog has small pointed ears, sometimes slightly tilted forwards or sometimes falling. This dog comes in many colors, including but not limited to russet-red and black. Their hair is thick and fine, with an undercoat of very dense hair, similar to the hair of the Greenland Dog.

Wetterhoun

The Wetterhoun has coarse, thick, curly hair that covers the entire body except the head and legs, which has shorter hair. The coat is oily and must not be woolly. Coat colors include liver & white, black & white, solid liver or solid black. The body is somewhat square in appearance. It has a large strong head. The eyes are prominent and alert. The chest is very broad, keeping the forelegs apart. The hocks are closer to the ground than other water dogs. The feet are rounded and quite large, with pronounced thick pads. The Wetterhoun has a tail that is tightly, curled over its back when the dog is alert.

Chesapeake Bay Retriever

The Chesapeake Bay Retriever has eyes that are very clear, of yellowish or amber hue, hindquarters as high or a trifle higher than the shoulders, and a double coat that tends to wave on shoulders, neck, back and loins. Their "waterproof" coat feels slightly oily compared to other members of the same family. Three basic colors are generally seen in the breed: brown, which includes all shades from a light cocoa (a silvered brown) to a deep bittersweet chocolate color; sedge, which varies from a reddish yellow through a bright red to chestnut shades; and dead-grass, which takes in all shades of dead-grass, varying from a faded tan to a dull straw color. The Chesapeake Bay Retriever standard states that white may also appear, but it must be limited to the breast, belly, toes, or back of the feet.