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Aug 09

12

The Rough Looking Border Terrier

By Troy Richardson
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by Troy Richardson

The Border Terrier is a breed of dog of the terrier type that came from the borders of England and Scotland. Its ancestors are said to be the Dandie Dinmont terrier and the Bedlington terrier. Today, countless of families choose the Border terrier as a companion and in fact, this breed ranked 81st in the American Kennel Club registry and 10th at the UK kennel club.

This breed got its name from the fact that it was developed in the Scottish borders thus the name Border Terrier. Although it existed long ago, it only gained recognition at the Kennel Club in 1920. Prior to this registration, it was listed under Any Other Variety category by the Kennel Club.

The Border Terrier is distinct for its dominant otter-like head wherein its skull is broad and its snout short and strong. The ears of this dog are V-shaped and fall closely to the cheeks. The tail is averagely short and is thick at the base and thins towards the tip.

The body of this dog is narrow and long and is covered with dense and rough-looking hair. Its height is 13 to 16 inches on the average. The weight is 13 to 15.5 pounds for the male and 11.5 to 14 pounds for the female.

The coat of this dog is double and the undercoat is soft, short and dense while the topcoat is harsh, wiry and dirt-and-water-proof. The coat sheds twice a year and during these occasions, hand stripping of the coat is necessary in order for the hair to grow back properly. Commonly, the coat colors for this breed are blue and tan, red, wheaten, and grizzle and tan.

This dog is sociable and gets along well with other dogs but it does not hesitate to fight back whenever it feels threatened. Generally, however, this dog is very friendly and does not aggress anybody intentionally and in fact, it will likely go with a stranger without suspicion. This dog is also very bright and mild tempered but at times it can be confrontational and hard-headed.

Training this dog to perform tasks is a piece of cake because it impressively learns quickly. Surprisingly, it can jump real high and run fast given the size of its legs. However, learning tricks for the Border Terrier is hard labor because it tends to be less biddable in this kind of training.

The Border Terrier is originally a hunter and so it has great stamina and energy that needs to be taken care of with daily exercise such as long walks. This dog is also sensitive to pain and so owners should watch for this dog's health. An apartment living is sufficient for this dog's space needs because it is not overly active inside the house.

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Aug 09

11

The Bull Terrier Being The Best-Loved Pet Of The Blue Bloods

By Tanza Tripp
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by Troy Richardson

The Bull Terrier or also known as the English Terrier is a breed of dog that originated from England. In Africa, people call this breed the Varkhond meaning pig dog and this is due to the fact that the Bull Terrier's head and eyes resemble that of a pig. Another theory is that during the time of bush-pig and warthog hunting in South Africa, Bull Terriers were mostly used as companions.

This breed can trace its roots from the Bull and Terrier breeds of the 18th century. These Bull and Terriers were born aggressive, unwary and agile in fighting monstrous animals in bull baiting. The sports of bull baiting and bear baiting were famous blood sport during the middle of 18th century; they were so popular that even the royals favor this past time.

By 1830, breeders have decided to develop an even more combatant and agile dog breed that won't back down in bull baiting. By crossing the Bulldog, Old English terrier and Spanish Pointer, the Bull Terrier arrived. However, much to the dismay of the breeders, the Bull Terrier did not come out superior in the bull baiting.

However, although not as popular in the fighting pit, the Bull Terrier became famous as a fashionable pet. People as high as the aristocrats became fancier of this breed and sometimes this breed can be seen as guard dogs, watch dogs and vermin catcher. Presently, the fanciers can also enjoy a miniature of the Bull Terrier called Miniature Bull Terrier.

The Bull Terrier is a stocky and well-proportioned dog. What sets it apart from other Bull and Terrier descendants is its unique head which is often termed as egg-shape. This head is broad and flat at the top and narrows at the end of the nose.

The eyes of the Bull Terrier are almond-shaped, small, dark and closely placed beside each other. The coat is short, dense and skintight. The coat can be colored in black, brindle, pure white, red, fawn and tri-color.

The Bull Terrier is naturally powerful and not very biddable. However, it is very bright, dependable and lively. It is affectionate and loves the companionship of the family and it is also gentle with children.

The female Bull Terriers are especially protective of younger children. This dog is active and a bit rough but gets along well with other animals. To keep the Bull Terrier healthy, exercise everyday is necessary.

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Aug 09

10

Homemade Dog Diet Nutrition

By Moses Wright
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by Moses Wright

A dog owner may feed the dog food that the dog owner cooks or a raw food diet. All homemade dog food diets should follow some basic dog nutrition guidelines.

Commercial dog food contains significantly more carbohydrates than what I dog would naturally eat. While most commercial dog foods contain thirty to seventy percent carbohydrates, the most a dog eats in the wild is less than thirty percent.

The homemade dog diet should imitate a dog's natural nutritional needs. Homemade dog diets contain a lower percentage of carbohydrates than commercial dog food.

Carbohydrates in a dog's diet can be grains, rice, and starchy vegetables. It is strongly recommended for the carbohydrates to be cooked since dogs have difficulty digesting carbohydrates like raw potatoes.

Fat and protein are crucial ingredients for a homemade dog diet. A dog's diet for adult dogs should be up to fifteen percent fat according to the Merck Veterinary Manual. Puppies need slightly more fat than adult dogs.

Twenty-five percent is the recommended amount of protein in a dog's diet. Protein is essential because dogs need the protein for amino acids. Amino acids are so important that a dog can die if it does not get enough protein.

Some examples of protein for a homemade dog diet are chicken, turkey, lamb, and beef. Liver may be used, but a dog should not eat too much liver.

A homemade dog diet can contain a variety of fresh, finely chopped vegetables. Fiber is not as important as many dog owners think, but a small amount of fiber can help the dog's digestion and help the dog to maintain a healthy body weight.

A dog owner following a homemade dog diet should not feed the dog grapes, raisins, chocolate, mushrooms, raw eggs, raw fish, or too much salt. If a dog owner has any questions regarding their dog's diet, the dog owner should consult a veterinarian. Homemade dog diets can be tailored to meet the special needs caused by some illnesses, pregnancy, and obesity.

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