Ways to Pamper Pets

Families rarely take pets on vacation because some hotels do not allow pets to enter the premises. For pet owners who don't want to board their pet overnight or as long as a week, the idea of leaving their pet at a pet resort is a great why of knowing their pet will receive the best of care and then some.   Pets love getting coats trimmed in a resort setting. The finest shampoo and conditionersare applied to bring out the shiny features of the coat and help keep tangling down to a minimum. Pets can luxuriate in warmed whirlpool spas that feature sea salt sprays that make skin much healthier.  Animals are rarely caged while staying at a pet resort. Leashes and muzzles are required at most locations because some tenants have natural aggression built into their breed and pet owners will provide these warnings when they are dropped off. Pets are free to run in large gated areas that have plenty of plants and trees. Pets are free to dig holes in certain areas of the pet resort and some are given bones for just this purpose.

The pet resort staff will always have time available to play games with pets. When owners come to pick pets up, they might not recognize them for a minute. The exercise programs might have toned muscles so well that the animal will display more vigor than at any other point in their life. Some pet owners will use pet resorts as a babysitting service when they go to work. Puppies require a lot of care during the day and many pet owners are able to work more efficiently when they do not have to worries about the little ones care.

Why not Try Pet Water Fountain?

If you are tired of pet water bowls, there is another option you can consider in providing water to drink for your pet. An innovation that pet owners should know is the introduction of a Drinkwell Platinum Pet Fountainwhich is different from the ordinary water bowls that anyone is familiar with as this one is usually installed like a faucet. It is quite similar to a faucet, but is intended for your pet's use. This is deemed beneficial for your pet as no stagnant water would remain. If you would be away, there is also no need to worry about empty water bowls as your pet could just drink from the fountain whenever he wants to. The features of pet water also differ. Some offer automatic sensor that detect the presence of your pet. If you have a dog, for instance, the pet water fountain would automatically give out water when your dog is in front of it within a three-meter distance or less.

In using pet water fountain, you are assured that your pet would get residue-free and safe water as the water is purified before reaching the mouth of your pet. Most pet water bowls circulate water content from a designated bowl using a pipe system. Filtering and purifying system is also offered by certain pet water fountain manufacturers.  Pet water fountains come in different designs and features. Your choice would mainly depend on your preference and budget. Pet water fountains are very ideal for dogs and cats, but could be used for other pets as well.  If you are wondering how your pet would learn how to use this, it would only require your attention and time. You need to train your pet on how to use the pet water fountain, so your pet would not always depend on your presence. Think that you are just teaching him how to shake hands just like how you did it when your pet is still young. It is yet another trick that could make you prouder of your pet.

Save your pet from being too thirsty by installing a pet water fountain at your home. It is ideal to install this in the garden so you would not have problems on the water that comes out from the system. This is really of great help both to the pet and the pet owner. The pet owner does not need to fill a water bowl every time the pet seeks for water. Try pet water fountain now and provide that convenience that your pet deserves! Visit both physical and virtual stores where you can find pet water fountains. You would surely end up overwhelmed on the number of choices you would have!

What rhymes with dog?

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Pet Therapy - Benefits

Research has shown that heart attack victims who have pets live longer. Even watching a tank full of tropical fish may lower blood pressure, at least temporarily. A study of patients hospitalized in coronary care units for angina or heart attack found that those who owned pets were more likely to be alive a year later than those who did not. The study found that only 6 percent of patients who owned pets died within one year compared with 28 percent of those who did not own pets. The therapeutic use of pets as companions has gained increasing attention in recent years for a wide variety of patients - people with AIDS or cancer, the elderly, and the mentally ill.

First 10 AKC Grand Champions in Each Breed-Receive Special Medallion

[Tuesday, July 06, 2010]

- First-Ever AKC Grand Champion "Stoli" Recognized at Oklahoma Dog Show - In recognition of the newest American Kennel Club® Grand Champion conformation title, a special blue enamel AKC Medallion will be sent to the owners of the first 10 Grand Champion title holders in each AKC-recognized breed to mark this historic achievement. To kick off the Grand Champion medallion program Director of AKC Event Management Michael Canalizo, joined by AKC Board Member Lee Arnold and Executive Field Representative Sue Vroom, made a special presentation to the first-ever Grand Champion, GCH Monterra’s Best Bet, MH, a 4-year-old Weimaraner affectionately known as "Stoli" bred and owned by Elizabeth Krupinski and co-owned by Timothy Bintner of Elizabeth, Colorado and handled by Tad Walden. Stoli received a special gold AKC Medallion at the Oklahoma City Kennel Club show on July 2, 2010.

Pet Trivia

Top Ten Pets in the United States

Cat…………………..66,150,000
Dog………………….58,200,000
Small animal pet*..12,740,000
Parakeet……………11,000,000
Fresh water fish…..10,800,000
Reptile………………..7,540,000
Finch………………….7,350,000
Cockatiel…………….6,320,000
Canary………………..2,580,000
Parrot…………………1,550,000
*Small pets = Rabbits, Ferrets, Hamsters, Guinea Pigs, Gerbils.
The numbers above depict households rather than specie.

Source: Pet Industry Advisory Council

Most Expensive Cat

The Californian Spangled cat is the most expensive cat in the world. In 1987, a California Spangled sold for $24,000 to an anonymous movie star. This cats for which there are fewer than 200 specimens of the breed in the world was originally bred by Paul Casey, who crossed various types to develop a new breed of domestic cat intended to resemble the spotted wildcat.

Royal Pets in Tudor England

Royal Pets in Tudor England

Westminster Dog Show 2011

The Westminster Dog Show is one of the premier competitions in the US. According to the official website, six breeds will be making their Westminster debuts in 2011 now that they have been recognized by the American Kennel Club and made eligible for competition in conformation shows.

http://www.westminsterkennelclub.org/
http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2004/02/photogalleries/westminster/

Famous dogs

Thisbe

The tragic Queen of France Marie Antoinette, who was beheaded on the Guillotine, owned a spaniel dog named Thisbe.

Bullseye - Fictional Dog from Oliver Twist

Bullseye was the famous dog belonging to the villain Bill Sykes dog in the book called Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens. The dog was vicious having been badly treated by Bill Sykes but nevertheless was loyal to his owner.

Suening - The Dog King
King Eystein who ruled Norway between 1104 and 1123 decreed that, as a punishment to his people, that a dog called Suening should rule in his place. Three years passed where Suening routinely signed decrees with with paw-prints!

Cafall - Noble Dog of King Arthur

Cafall is reputed to be the dog who was owned by King Arthur of Camelot. Cafall was a mighty dog, brave, loyal and regal. The type of dog only a King such as Arthur was able to own.

Finding The Perfect Pet Friendly Accommodation

Written by:  Samuell Armstrong

As more people choose to take pets along on family holidays, the need to find accommodation that is pet friendly is increasing. Here are some ways to locate information about holiday rental properties that welcome pets.

Pet Friendly Property Features
One of the most popular means of finding pet friendly resorts and accommodations is to conduct searches on the Internet. This will allow you to look at the specific types of amenities offered by each pet friendly accommodation, and determine if they would be a good fit for both your family and your pet.

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Remembering the dogs who served

Memorial Day is a time for all in the U.S. to remember and honor those who have past and served our country. Throughout history there have been dogs who have helped our military men and women in ways no human could. Below are stories of a few of these dogs, re-printed from the website: http://www.eagleid.com/veterans/dogs.htm

Endangered animal: Iberian Lynx

Iberian lynx (Lynx pardinus) is a feline mammal, native to Iberian peninsula in Southern Europe. These creatures are 85 to 110 cm long and weigh up to 28 kg. They sport a light gray coat and have spots on their body. They are the worlds most threatened species of cat. Only 400 Iberian lynx existed in the world in the year 2000 and this number has come down to less than 100 today.

Pets and wellbeing

Pets can bring a sense of well being to our lives. But did you know that having a dog as a companion could add years to your life? Two studies have shown that owning a dog can play a significant role in survival rates for heart attack victims.  Other studies have shown that the presence of animals reduces the anxiety you feel when facing stressful situations.

Dog jokes - just a little humor!!

What bone will a dog never eat?
A trombone.

What did Gretel tell her brother's pet dog?
"Don't bite the Hans that feeds you."

What did Papa dog tell his children at the dinner table?
"Sit!"

What did the dog yell when he saw the tree trunks?
"Bark! Bark! Bark!"

What did the man shout after he gave his dog some glue?
"Stick 'em, Fido!"

What did the puppy say when he sat on sand paper?
RUFF!

What do fleas ride on when they want to travel?
A greyhound bus.

What do you call a boast from a pooch?
A doggie brag.

What do you call a dog in the middle of a muddy road?
A mutt in a rut!

What do you call a dog that is left-handed?
A south paw.

Vizsla - Wikipedia

The Vizsla is a medium-sized short-coated hunting dog of distinguished appearance and bearing. Robust but rather lightly built, they are lean dogs, have defined muscles, and are observed to share similar physical characteristics with the Weimaraner,the grey-blue dogs, and are similar in size.

Various breeds are often mistaken for Vizslas, and Vizslas are often mistaken for other breeds. Redbone Coonhounds, Weimaraners and Rhodesian Ridgebacks are some of the most commonly confused breeds. The body structure of a Vizsla is very similar in appearance to a Weimaranar and Redbone Coonhound, though the Vizsla is typically leaner with more defined musculature. Weimaranars and Rhodesian Ridgebacks are larger than Vizslas. The nose of the Vizsla will always have a reddish color that blends with the coat color. Black, brown, light pink, or another color nose is an indication of another breed - or at least not a pure Vizsla. Eyes and nails should also blend with coat color.

Tillamook Cheddar

Tillamook Cheddar (b. Greenwich, Connecticut, January 17, 1999; also called Tillie for short) is a Jack Russell terrier dog from Greenwich, Connecticut. She is one of the world's most widely shown and successful animal painters, having had 16 solo exhibitions of her work throughout the United States as well as in Belgium, the Netherlands, and Bermuda. Her paintings have sold for up to US $2,150.

Weimaraner

The Weimaraner (WYE-ma-rah-ner or VYE-ma-rah-ner) is a dog that was originally bred for hunting in the early 19th century. Early Weimaraners were used by royalty for hunting large game, such as boar, bears, deer, and foxes. As the popularity of large game hunting began to decline, Weimaraners were used for hunting smaller animals, like fowl, rabbits, and foxes. Rather than having a specific purpose such as pointing or flushing, the Weimaraner is an all purpose gun dog. The Weimaraner is loyal and loving to his family, an incredible hunter, and a fearless guardian of his family and territory. The name comes from the Grand Duke of Weimar, Karl August, whose court enjoyed hunting.

Pharaoh hound

At first glance, the Pharaoh Hound should appear both graceful and elegant as well as powerful and athletic. Its build should be one of strength without bulkiness or excessive musculature. Its head is elegant without being fine or extreme. The skull should resemble a blunt wedge, and is long and chiseled with only a slight stop and a muzzle of good length. Its eyes are oval with a keen, noble, alert, and intelligent expression. It has a long, lean, and muscular neck that is slightly arched. Its body is slightly longer than its height at the withers. It has a deep chest that extends down to the elbows and a moderate tuck up. Its shoulders are long and well laid back. Its front legs are long and straight. The back legs are moderately angulated, parallel to each other, and must be in balance with the forelegs. It has a long, fine, straight tail that should reach down to a bit below the point of the hocks. The tail is carried down when relaxed but must not tuck between the legs. When the dog is in motion or is excited, the tail is carried up; either level with, or loosely curled above, the back. Its dewclaw may be removed.

AKC Champions

The American Kennel Club is a very prestigious dog club with members worldwide.  They have published the AKC champions for the years 2001-2008.  This presentation shows the fact sheet and a photo of the winners.

Puppy vaccination

The vaccination of puppies (puppy shots) is one of the crucial steps in assuring the puppy will have a healthy and happy life. The who, what, why, when, where, and how of vaccinations are complicated, and may vary from puppy to puppy. Always consult with your veterinarian to determine which vaccines are appropriate.  To better understand vaccines, it is important to understand how the puppy is protected from disease the first few weeks of its life. 

3 new breeds at Westminster show 2010

By VERENA DOBNIK, Associated Press Writer Verena Dobnik, Associated Press Writer – Fri Feb 12, 4:08 am ET

NEW YORK – His name is Alchemy — a sleek Irish red and white setter, high-energy but gentle.

Next week, he'll represent one of three new breeds making their debut at the Westminster Kennel Club's world-class dog show alongside the perennial Labrador retriever — just named America's top dog for the 19th consecutive year.

Alchemy, a silky-coated canine from New Jersey, will also step outside Madison Square Garden on Tuesday to ring the closing bell at the Nasdaq stock exchange. That moment will be beamed live to a Times Square giant screen. Schedule of events.