Learn why a Siamese cat will or will not make a good pet Siamese cats have enchanted people around the world since the late 1800s. It was then that Siam, or Thailand as it is now known, gave the English ambassador some to take home. They began to appear in the English cat show immediately,…
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Bichon Frize bite problem: a sign of temperament issues
Some new pet owners may find themselves in the shock of their lives when their cute and cuddly Bichon Frize suddenly bites their hand or some other part of their body. While it may be alarming at first, you may want to consider a Bichon Frize biting behavior as a sign of potential temperament issues…
Can lovebirds and parakeets live together?
Many bird breeders who have one species of bird want to keep other species along with their existing birds. Each species of bird has its own charm. Due to the limitations of excess cages, they want to keep several species of birds together in a single cage. Many people think what if they could put…
Sheepdog trials and herding trials
Sheepdogs are generally dogs that are descended from a long bloodline of dogs that are instinctive in herding livestock. Often these dogs are breeds such as Border Collies, Australian Shepherds, Collies, Shetland Sheepdogs, and the like. By far the most common breed that participates in this activity is the Border Collie. The Border Collie works…
Choosing Your New Pit Bull Puppy: Advice For Dogs
Making the decision to add a Pit Bull Terrier to your home can be difficult. There are several things to consider before shopping for your puppy. You should do a little research on the breed, so that you can learn all about the characteristic personality traits of Pit Bull Terriers. It would also be beneficial…
How to find the perfect dog for your family
If you are looking for a new puppy for your family, but are not sure where to look to find the perfect puppy, there are several places you can look. Some of the best ways to find a new puppy are classified, online or at your local dog shelter. These are all great places you…
How can a pet improve their quality of life and why should you adopt one?
For most of us, a four-legged friend is a great companion to come home to, a pet, someone to go for a run with and pay attention to. And who doesn’t love the dog licking us or the cat playfully biting our ankles as we pass by? For those of you who had an animal…
Fit dogs vs. unfit dogs or why some dogs obey better than others
Dogs are instinctively hunters and scavengers, some are given more than others. Even today, the genes of certain breeds scream incessantly from the adrenaline rush of the stimulation of the chase and the thrill of the victory of their hunt. Nature provided them with that extraordinary impulse to continue to exist. Low-prey dogs are quite…
The responsibilities of keeping hedgehogs as pets
If you are familiar with what hedgehogs look like, you will agree that their unique cuteness alone may make you want to have one. Keeping hedgehogs as pets can be a great experience. They are wonderful and very entertaining creatures. Adopting them is best when they are 6 to 8 weeks old and have already…
Siamese – a lovely, demanding and protective pet
When you say Siamese cat, most people think of shorthair seal points, which have a slim, creamy-white body, dark brown ears, nose, and tail. But, there are several variations of the breed, as well as crosses like those of the Himalayas, which are a cross of Siamese and Persians. The blue point has a bluish-white…