Key Facts:Size: Small – medium Height: Standard variety: 22 cm (9 in) Miniature variety: 12 cm (5 in)Weight: Standard variety: 6.5 – 11.5 kg (15-25 lb).Miniature variety: 4.5 kg (9-10 lb). Life Span: 13 yearsGrooming: Varies with varietyExercise: ReasonableFeeding: UndemandingTemperament: Independent & braveCountry of Origin: GermanyAKC Group: Hound Other Names: Zwergteckel (miniature), Normalschlag...

Cute cat names? Max is popular, Lady a favorite for queens. If you want your cat to have a more original name, you have to use your imagination. Or get some expert help.Muffin. Kitty. Snowball. All stupid names that no self respecting cat would have – if it weren’t for the stupid human who gave it to him!These lines come from the hilarious, but now sold out Garfield Book of Cat Names by Jim Davis....

The choice of what gift to give your family and friends can often be a difficult one. One of the best gifts that you can give is a gift basket. A gift basket is that one present that comes in many shapes, themes and of course price ranges. A gift basket can also be a new arrival gift idea. The diversity of gift baskets is never-ending. You can give a doggy gourmet food gift basket or a bath and grooming necessities...

Crate Training for your PuppyTeaching your puppy crate training is the first and best step in his life. It makes all the other steps in his training go so much smoother, much like a solid foundation makes for a superior wall. Establishing you as the Alpha member of his pack is one very good reason for starting your puppy in a crate when he is very young. Another reason for crate training is that dogs love predictability....

A crate is a valuable and useful training tool. Its main purpose is to provide security, safety and protection for short term confinement while training a puppy or new dog about its own and house boundaries. A crate may look like a jail cell, but when used properly is your dogs natural den a personal space where hell feels secure and comfortable. The best place to place a crate would be where your dog can see...

1) Why should I crate train my dog? Crate Training is the fastest and most humane method of housebreaking dogs. Have you ever seen a dog under a table, chair or bed? The reason is that dogs naturally want to seek shelter, even in a house. If you don’t provide it, they will create it themselves in an effort to feel safe and secure. A crate serves as a den for your dog. 2) How does crate training work? Like...

At some time or another even the sweetest cat “misbehaves.” Ironically, a cat’s bad act is usually quite normal behavior for her, but may have a result humans don’t like or want. Screaming at the cat or physically punishing her won’t alter negative behavior. The best way to change undesirable behavior is to eliminate the opportunity and/or distract the cat to an acceptable alternative.Immediacy...

from David the DogmanThe ten worst excuses not to spay or neuter a pet are: Just one litter and then we’ll have Fluffy spayed. (Studies show that virtually the entire pet overpopulation stems from the “just one litter mentality.) My dog doesn’t run loose, so he doesn’t need to be fixed. (Murphy’s Law says otherwise.) We always find homes for the kittens. (And...

After years of practicing both conventional and holistic medicine for horses, I decided to compare the cost, effectiveness, and net results of managing and treating horses holistically versus conventionally. In this article I compare results for the average trail horse that is ridden about 2-3 times a week. I have used average feed and veterinary costs for my area (Austin, Texas), and drug and supplement costs...

You may be surprised to find out which common foods we use almost daily can be harmful to your pet. It is important that you keep these foods away from your pet to ensure that they remain healthy and well. The challenge, of course, is to pet-proof your home, family, children or guests, to ensure that these foods are not made accessible to your pet. If your household is like mine, that can be a challenge from...