Originally from Siberia, the Chukchi people originally bred the Siberian Husky for use as a sled dog, as well as for herding reindeer. In 1909, the first group of Siberian Huskies was brought to Alaska to compete in the All-Alaska Sweepstakes long-distance races. Later, during the winter of 1925, a diphtheria epidemic in the isolated town of Nome, Alaska, brought […]
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 content to sit on your […]
I’m sure he went to see a friend and as soon as you opened the door a dog came out and started licking your face like crazy. Or maybe you have a dog yourself that has to lick you every time you come home or when you pet him. This is a habit that all breeds have, even border collies. […]
In this article, I’m going to shed some light on two of the lesser-known dog breeds that have been credited with guarding. The first is the Neapolitan Mastiff, a monster of a creature with its roots in Assyro-Babylonian times, while the other is the Italian Greyhound. Let’s start with the bigger brute of the two! Neapolitan mastiff The dog belongs […]
Now that you have your cute new puppy, you will need to learn how to discipline a Staffordshire. The Staffordshire bull terrier is a very popular breed of dog in the US and UK. People love these puppies because they are very intelligent, they are full of energy and they are wonderful with people. The type of discipline you use […]
In the wild, rabbits were always hunting and looking for food and grazing. The foods they eat are usually low in nutrients so they need to eat and graze constantly to maintain their energy level. Unfortunately, many pet owners who have rabbits cannot provide enough low-energy food for a rabbit to chew. Some pet owners do not know that a […]
This product category has developed rapidly over the last 10 years. With so many new, exciting, and flexible options, it can be very overwhelming not only for a first-time buyer, but also an experienced outdoor person looking to expand their existing inventory. Historically, conventional battery, gas, candle, or liquid fuel were the standard. While all of these options are still […]
Finding the perfect pet is difficult when there are so many different breeds to choose from. Use this guide to learn more about some of the different breeds available. Alaskan Malamute The Alaskan Malamute is the oldest Arctic dog breed in the world and was bred as a working dog. They were used to pull sleds and to hunt. This […]
There are several factors to consider before purchasing / adopting a parrot. A key factor to remember that parrots, unlike cats and dogs and other commonly kept pets, is that they come with their fair share of requirements and sometimes include visits to the avian vet. Which brings up the point in the evaluation of the previous owners, what is […]
Question: I just moved into my aunt’s house where she has this blue heel. He loves to come constantly and lick my legs. They told me that maybe it’s the salt we carry. Not only does he do it to me, but to everyone he can lick. Why does he do this? Answer: Dogs are normally oral. They use their […]
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