Archive for July, 2009


Australian Silky Terrier

Friday, July 31st, 2009

Country of Origin:
Silky Terriers originated in Australia
Height:
Silky Terriers range from 9 to 10 inches (23-25 cm.)
Weight:
Silky Terriers weight between 8 and 11 pounds (4-5 kg.)
Colors:
Silky Terriers are born black; their coats eventually becomes blue & fire red, or blue with tan markings.
Coat:
The Silky Terrier sheds little to no hair. It should be bathed and combed [...]




Australian Shepherd

Thursday, July 30th, 2009

Country of Origin:
The Australian Shepherd originated in the United States.
Height:
Male Australian Shepherds range from 18 inches to 23 inches. Female Australian Shepherds range from 17 inches to 21 inches.
Weight:
Male Australian Shepherds range from 30 to 45 pounds. Female Australian Shepherds range from 27 to 40 pounds.
Colors:
Australian Shepherds are typically red merle, blue merle, red or [...]




Australian Cattle Dog

Wednesday, July 29th, 2009

Country of Origin:
The Australian Cattle Dog originated in Australia
Height:
Australian Cattle Dogs 17-20 inches (43-51cm) Bitches 17-19 inches (43-48cm)
Weight:
Australian Cattle Dogs 32-35 pounds (15-16kg) Bitches 30-35 pounds (14-16kg)
Colors:
Australian Cattle Dogs come in blue merle or red speckle. Blue merle is blue or blue-mottle with or without black, blue or tan markings on the head with tan.
Coat:
The [...]




Anatolian Shepherd Dog

Tuesday, July 28th, 2009

Country of Origin:
The Australian Shepherd originated in the United States.
Height:
Male Australian Shepherds range from 18 inches to 23 inches. Female Australian Shepherds range from 17 inches to 21 inches.
Weight:
Male Australian Shepherds range from 30 to 45 pounds. Female Australian Shepherds range from 27 to 40 pounds.
Colors:
Australian Shepherds are typically red merle, blue merle, red or [...]




American Water Spaniel

Monday, July 27th, 2009

Country of Origin:
The American Water Spaniel originated in the USA
Height:
American Water Spaniels are 15-18 inches (36-46 cm.)
Weight:
American Water Spaniels weigh 25-45 pounds (11-20 kg.)
Colors:
American Water Spaniels may be liver or chocolate – sometimes with a small white spot on the chest.
Coat:
The naturally oily coat of the American Water Spaniel should be brushed twice a week. [...]




Common Questions About Pet Adoption

Sunday, July 26th, 2009

Q: Although there are literally millions of pets in shelters, pounds and other ‘temporary housing’, many pet-owners-to-be don’t think about pet adoption when they’re looking for their new four-legged friend. Why do you think this is, and what can be done to turn that around?
A: Many people who want to get a pet just are [...]




How to Adopt a Pet?

Sunday, July 26th, 2009

Today, Jeff from adoptapet.com explains how to adpot a pet from his website – Adopt-a-Pet.com.
What is Adopt-a-Pet.com
Adopt-a-Pet.com is the world’s largest non-profit pet adoption website. We are like an ad agency for shelters and shelter pets. Sadly there are 4 million healthy adoptable companion animals killed in shelters each year due to overcrowding. We do our [...]




American Toy Terrier

Sunday, July 26th, 2009

Country of Origin:
The Toy Fox Terrier originated in the USA
Height:
A Toy Fox Terrier should be about 10 inches (25 cm.) in height.
Weight:
Toy Fox Terriers weigh about 3.5 to 7 pounds (1.5 to 3 kg.)
Colors:
The Toy Fox Terrier has a predominantly white coat with different colored markings including tan and black.
Coat:
The Toy Fox Terrier ’s smooth [...]



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