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Weimaraner

Weimaraners are very interesting dogs. Their shoulder height is anywhere form 22" to 28", and they usually weigh between 55 and 85 lbs. Weimaraners are always a shade of gray, varying from a more brown-gray to a black-gray. They originated from Germany, where they were the results of cross-breeding bloodhounds and other hunting dogs in Europe.  They are in the Sporting Group Category. When I said they were very interesting dogs (which they are), I meant that they have very interesting facts about the breed. For example, the Weimaraner's eyes. When they are puppies, their eyes are blue, but when they are adults, their eyes turn yellow! And they have many important jobs they do. For example, they are used as police dogs, search-and-rescue dogs, watchdogs, and even your best friend. Resources: The Weimaraner By Charlotte Wilcox http://animal.discovery.com/tv-shows/dogs-101/videos/weimaraner.htm

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

This sweet, loving dog is a great lap dog. In fact, the King Charles Spaniel used to sleep in the beds of kings and queens to attract parasites to them, and not to their masters! The breed is named after King Charles II, and was a popular and fashionable lap dog in Scotland. There lovely feathered coats come in four different colors: tri-colored, ruby(the most popular), chestnut and white, and my personal favorite, the black and tan. The King Charles Spaniel is a breeze to train! Teach them once, and they never forget it. These smarties should be walked once a day, since they are a small lap dog(unlike the great dane, which even though huge, is considered a lap dog, because it likes to sit in your lap!). The  King Charles Spaniel has a life-span of approx. 10-15 years. Some of them do not make it that long, though. These dogs are prone to heart disease. When adopting, make sure the parents have not had heart disease, otherwise, your little guy could have some pr...

Vizsla

The Vizsla(pronounced VISH-LA), is a very pretty dog. They have a copper-colored, short-haired coat, which is very easy to groom. All breeds have a neat fact, but this one is calling you germ-free people. Amazingly, the Vizsla is an odorless dog! They don't have that doggie smell like other dogs do, because, like cats, Vizsla licks itself! How weird! Anyway, they are very energetic. These are not the best dog for apartments, because they need over 1.5 hours of exercise every day!!! But they love to relax with you, after their long run! They have a very good sense of smell, and are easily motivated. If you cross a Weimaraner and a German Short-Haired Pointer, you get a beautiful cross-breed dog! They are also a good hunter, hence the German Short-Haired Pointer in them. They have extremely long toes, which is another cat-liked characteristic. For more great information, please visit the link below, because I cannot type forever. http://animal.discovery.com/tv-shows/dogs-101/vide...

OregonTailbazers

Are you going on a vacation soon, and don't know where to leave your pets? If you live anywhere near  Roseburg, Oregon, come on over to me! I own a dog walking business, and I also offer pet sitting service. For a dog, it's $10.00 per day. That includes, feeding, a 30 minute walk, poop patrol, etc. If you are a multiple pet owner, than it is $2.00 for other animal(cat, hamster, etc.)per day. If you have any questions or comments, you can email me hannah@oregontailblazers.com , or you can call(please don't text me) 541-537-0732. Or you can check out my website at  www.oregontailblazers.com . Then spread the word!!!

Saving Grace

I just started volunteering at Saving Grace, the coolest animal shelter around! I absolutely LOVE volunteering there! I go there every Saturday to do Dog Walking and Animal Enrichment! Last week, my dad and I made treats for the dogs and cats, took three dogs out, and brushed the kitties! And all in 2 1/2 hours! The most productive hours of my day! We made a lot of animals happy! And so could you! See if your local animal shelter has a volunteer application. It will be so much more fun than sitting on the couch and eating chips all day long! So, please help your local animal shelter by donating, volunteering, etc. See what you can do to help the animals today! P.S. If you have anything you would like me to make a post of, please comment on any post telling me what you would like me to do(a specific dog breed, training, some sort of disease, etc.)! So, please start commenting! http://www.savinggrace.info/

Roll-Over

Everyone wants a dog that can do really cool tricks, right? Well, Roll-Over is one cool trick. Usually cool tricks take some practice and a lot of hard work, like getting your dog to play dead or jump through the ring, is a lot harder than getting your dog to sit. The cool thing about the cool Roll-Over trick, is that it is not that hard to do! Here is one of the easiest* ways to do this awesome trick: Before you do this trick, your dog has to know how to lay/down.** If they do then great! you are ready to start putting the trick into action(but also get some yummy treats***)! First, tell your dog to lay/down(sometimes you have to tell your dog to sit, then lay/down). Reward them with a treat. Push on their side to move them onto their back. This can be very challenging, especially if you have a big dog! Say "Roll-Over", and give them a treat. Over the corse of several to many days, repeat this until you don't have to push their side. This means that they have successfu...

Pit Bull

Pit bulls are very sweet, loving dogs that make great pets. They do have a bad rap, but that is because they have a jaw that can only be released by the pit bull itself. Unfortunately, because people have trained them to be fighting dogs, these dogs are banned in many places including Denver and parts of Florida, Great Britain and New Zealand and over 500 cities have strict pit bull restrictions. These dogs are prone to heart disease, allergies, and hip dysplasia. And pit bulls have been abused can come to love and trust humans again. http://animal.discovery.com/tv-shows/dogs-101/videos/american-pit-bull.htm Please Note: If you click on this link, there will be a brief commercial before the video starts.