Category: Breeds
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The Best Rodent-Hunting Dog Breeds
Though cats have long been celebrated as the greatest mousers, many dogs were bred for the exact purpose of killing rodents quickly. From the 19th century factories of England, to the 20th century American farmhouses, many dog breeds have earned their keep by ridding their homes of rats, mice, voiles, moles, groundhogs and the like.…
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Best Cat Breeds for Pet Therapy
Therapy cats can be powerful conduits of comfort by providing a warm presence to invalids or psychologically distressed individuals. Their consistent demeanor, kneading paws, rhythmic purring can be soothing to people struggling with mental and emotional instabilities. However, cats are not often the first choice for pet therapy animals, since they can be persnickety about…
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Best Dog Breeds for Pet Therapy
Canines take on many roles in the therapy world. They are often employed as service dogs, special needs support dogs, medical assistance dogs, disaster-scene therapy dogs, or Animal Assisted Therapy pets, and companions for people with depression etc. However, the difference between a service dog and a therapy dog, is that service dogs are trained…
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Endangered Domestic Dogs
Anyone who has done research on the history of dog breeds, will find that there are dozens of canines which no longer exist. With cross breeds, and an increasing number of strays and mutts requiring good homes, the demand for certain dog breeds slowly diminishes over time or simply dies out. It is tragic…
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Hypoallergenic Cat Breeds
Fortunately for allergy suffering cat-owners, it is not only the canine species that has hypoallergenic breeds. Certain felines also have coats which shed less and release fewer allergens than other cat breeds do. Like dogs, there may not be an entirely allergy-free cat, but some felines seem to emit less of the agitating elements that…
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Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
All dogs shed, even when it is impossible to detect. Though no dog is completely hypoallergenic, certain breeds make better live-in buddies than heavy shedding pups and frequent scratchers. Even hairless pooches will release allergens, but dogs with dense, low-shedding hypoallergenic coats seem to minimize the symptoms significantly. As long as you keep your living…
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The Brightest and Best: Top Ten Smartest Dog Breeds
Not every pet owner looks for the most intelligent breed when searching for a companion. Sometimes it is enough to swoon over the adorable features of a snuggly Pug face, or the giant size of a fluffy St. Bernard. But there are those who prefer to know which breeds are the quickest thinkers, with the…
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The Brightest and Best: Top Ten Smartest Cat Breeds
Many cat owners agree that their felines appear to hold many secrets behind those mysterious glowing eyes. The same seemingly omniscient demeanor that has baffled and captivated humans for thousands of years, often leaves us in awe of our cats. Whether they are sprawled on the rug, or perched from a high look-out, these lithe…
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Oodles of Poodles: Crossbreeds and Why They are Growing in Popularity
With dozens of these permed pup mixes on parade, there is no doubt that Poodles are becoming the most popular breed ever to be mixed. What is it about these creatures that make them so irresistible to breeders? For the pets that were once regarded as too “high maintenance” and “high strung” to be mainstream…
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Docile Dogs: The Most Mellow Breeds
We’ve all heard the old saying “different strokes for different folks.” Some pet owners need athletic dogs that can tackle tough mountain hiking trails with them; and others want a charismatic terrier-type or intelligent Toy Poodles who zip around the house like they own the place. Others look for a steady companion with an easy-going…