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Wednesday, August 22, 2007

Tinkerbell Pet Dog Of Paris Hilton

Tinkerbell (born October 31, 2002 in Athens, Greece) is the pet Chihuahua of Paris Hilton. The dog was purchased from a Greek breeder named Andreas Evagelopoulos at the price of 3,000€. Paris Hilton's ownership of Tinkerbell may have advanced the trend of owning small dogs, dubbed "accessory dogs" by some. Tinkerbell is one of the famous pets in the world because of Paris Hilton, But Paris Hilton is known as a Worst pet care celebrity because of what she does on her pet that a lot of pet lover annoys.

Hilton is frequently seen carrying the dog at social events and functions, and in all five seasons of television reality show The Simple Life.

In 2004, Tinkerbell "authored" a memoir, The Tinkerbell Hilton Diaries, On August 12, 2004 Tinkerbell went missing after Hilton's apartment was robbed, and a $5,000 reward was offered for her safe return. She was found six days later. In the summer of 2005, Hilton reportedly gave Tinkerbell to her mother, in favor of an even smaller dog named Bambi. However Paris Hilton publicly denied this in an interview for the radio station Z100 in New York. By December 1, Tinkerbell was again spotted with Paris Hilton at various events and book signings. Tinkerbell also appears in many episodes in the fifth season of The Simple Life.

With Paris Hilton as her pet owner Tinkerbell will be a line as a celebrity she will be used of the line of a celebrity maybe soon she will be in a movie or a TV show with Paris on her side just like The Simple life..

How to perfectly care your pet dog?



Its not to difficult to own a pet, you just buy or ask to people who has a lot of pets or if you are lucky they just give you because you his/her friends or etc. Pet care; when we say pet care sometimes people felt it as a great responsibility because it’s just the same as you care a child or your child, the difference is that it is a dog, dog are so great companions that’s they are deserve a really loving pet care because in return you will be satisfied by their loyalty and love. How to show your dog your pet care? Its just simple just spend time for them give them the amount pet care they deserve, give them nutritious food, bath them everyday so they will smell good. Give them a lot of exercise so that they will be healthy and energetic. If your child has a pet of his/her own.. here are some tips that I will share to you all.

Toddlers - A toddler can help parents with pet care simply by being involved — "helping" a parent fill food and water dishes, grooming, going with parents to take the pet for a walk, or to the veterinarian. Another good trick is to have the toddler give the dog a treat for good behavior, i.e. gets in bed or crate before family leaves the house. The toddler and the pet both enjoy this special job! The 5-7 Year Old — This age group is capable of doing some of the tasks above (feeding, watering, grooming) without parental help. Still you can't expect that a child this age will remember to do these jobs without friendly reminders from Mom or Dad. The 8-12 Year Old — Parents still need to supervise children in this age group for some tasks, like walking the dog. Before a child is 10-12 it's not advised that they walk a dog without adult supervision. But the child can feed, water and play with the pet alone (depending on the pet's temperament and area for exercising). Teenagers - Depending on your teen's maturity, you can sometimes allow him/her to take full responsibility for the pet, including feeding, cleaning up after, driving to the vet and exercising the pet. Allowing the teen to take the dog to obedience classes can also be a good activity for both.

Tuesday, August 21, 2007

Flo and Lucky Labrador Dog Heroes



Putrajaya, Malaysia – Two Labrador dogs has been declared as a hero when they find the 1.6 million illegal movie discs. The two Labrador dogs are namely Flo and lucky, they are one of the many sniffing dogs in Putrajaya, Malaysia. The two dogs are a instant celebrity in Malaysia, they were awarded a medal and been known as the hero.

Malaysia's deputy trade minister S. Veerasingham placed medals around their necks.

"What they have helped us achieve in such a short time is remarkable," said Veerasingham. "Malaysia is committed to wiping out piracy and pirates. We will go after them very fast."

The world's first dogs trained to identify optical discs by the scent of their chemicals, Lucky and Flo were loaned to the Malaysian government in March by the Motion Picture Association, a U.S.-based watchdog.

During that stint — dubbed Operation Double Trouble — they helped unearth 1.6 million DVDs and other optical discs, three DVD replicating machines and 97 compact disc burners, worth $6 million. Twenty-six people were arrested during the raids.

The operations were so successful that Malaysian movie pirates were reported to have placed a bounty of $29,000 on the dogs, prompting them to be kept under close guard.

The two dogs will leave on Aug. 23 for New York, where they will take part in shows and also help in raids on movie pirates.

The dogs cannot distinguish between pirated and legal discs, but that can be easily done by enforcement officers once the dogs had unearthed the caches. In at least one instance, the dogs uncovered a secret room behind a false wall.

The domestic trade ministry will set up a canine unit later this year to unearth pirated DVDs. Two new dogs will be trained in Ireland by the same trainer who taught Lucky and Flo, said Veerasingham.

According to the MPA, its member studios in the U.S. lost $6.1 billion to worldwide piracy in 2005, of which the Asia-Pacific region accounted for $1.2 billion and the United States for $1.3 billion.

Well that’s a good news that they trained dogs to sniff illegal stuff, its really helpful for all the police officers to have a dog on their side cause sometimes men cannot see what dog can see, feel and smell.

Top Dog Breed Chihuahua

The Chihuahua is the smallest breed of dog in the world that why most pet lovers love Chihuahua because it is easy to own and took care of it, it is not hustle to bring them on your vacation or any outings. It is named after the state of Chihuahua in Mexico, where it was discovered in 1850. Some academics believe the Chihuahua to be descended from Chinese hairless dogs—who may have crossed over from Asia to Alaska on a land bridge before continental separation created the Bering Strait—and bred with the ancient Toltec and Aztec Techichi dog, creating the modern-day Chihuahua. The American Kennel Club registered its first Chihuahua in 1905.

Chihuahuas are known best of their small size breed dog, with its large eyes, and large erect ears. There are two varieties of Chihuahua: the smooth-coat and the long-coat. Most long-coat Chihuahua has very thin hair, but other long coats have a very dense, thick coat.


Appearance

Chihuahuas are best known for their small size, large eyes, and large, erect ears. The AKC (American Kennel Club) recognizes two varieties of Chihuahua: the long-coat and the smooth-coat. Many long-coat Chihuahuas have very thin hair, but other long coats have a very dense, thick coat. The breed standards of Chihuahua’s are not generally specify a height, only a weight and a description of their overall proportions. For this height only varies more than within many other breeds. .However, pet-quality Chihuahuas (that is, those bred or purchased as companions rather than show dogs) can, and do, range above these weights, to 10 pounds (4.5 kg), or even more if they have large bone structures or are allowed to become overweight. This does not mean, however, that they are not purebred Chihuahuas, it only means that they do not meet the requirements to enter a conformation show. Oversize Chihuahuas are seen in some of the best, and worst, bloodlines.

The AKC Chihuahua standard] lists under color: "Any color-Solid, marked or splashed". This allows for all colors from solid blacks to solid whites, spotted, or a variety of other colors and patterns. A few examples are Fawn, Red, Cream, Chocolate, Blue, and Black.

Patterns, all with or without white markings, include:

  • Sable
  • Irish spotting
  • Piebald spotting
  • Extreme white spotting
  • Brindle
  • Masks
  • Merle
  • Tan points

Classifying Chihuahua colors can be complicated due to the large number of possibilities. Examples would be a Blue Brindle or a Chocolate and Tan. Colors and patterns can combine and affect each other, resulting in a very high degree of variation. That said, the classic Chihuahua color remains Fawn. No color or pattern is considered more valuable than the others. Although blue is considered rare, it is all just a matter of personal preference.

Chihuahuas are prized for their devotion, ferocity and personality. Their curious nature and small size make them easily adaptable to a variety of environments, including the city and small apartments. Chihuahuas are often stereotyped as high-strung, though it has been shown that correct training and socialization can result in an outstanding companion animal.

Chihuahuas are not well-suited as small children's pets because of their size, temperament and tendency to bite when frightened. It is recommended that children be 12 years or older before adding a Chihuahua to one's home. Also, many Chihuahuas focus their devotion on one person, becoming overly jealous of that person's human relationships. This can be mitigated through socialization. Chihuahuas also tend to have a "clannish" nature, often preferring the companionship of other Chihuahuas over other dogs.

HEALTH

Overfeeding a Chihuahua can be a grave danger to the small dog's health, shortening their life and leading to diabetes.

This breed requires expert veterinary attention in areas such as birthing and dental care. Chihuahuas are also prone to some genetic anomalies, often neurological ones, such as epilepsy and seizure disorders.

Chihuahuas, and other toy breeds, are also prone to the sometimes painful disease Hydrocephalus. It is often diagnosed by the puppy having an abnormally large head during the first several months of life, but other symptoms are more noticeable (since "a large head" is such a broad description). Chihuahua puppies exhibiting Hydrocephalus usually have patchy skull platelets rather than a solid bone, and typically are lethargic and do not grow at the same pace as their siblings. A true case of Hydrocephalus can be diagnosed by a veterinarian, though the prognosis is grim.

Chihuahuas are also known for their moleras, a soft spot in their skulls. Chihuahuas are the only breed of dog to be born with an incomplete skull. The molera does fill in with age, but great care needs to be taken during the first six months until the skull is fully formed. Many veterinarians are not familiar with Chihuahuas as a breed, and mistakenly confuse a molera with hydrocephalus. The Chihuahua Club of America has issued a statement regarding this often deadly misdiagnosis.

Chihuahuas can also be at risk for hypoglycemia, or low blood sugar. Left unattended, hypoglycemia can lead to coma. Chihuahuas are also prone to eye infections due to their large, round, protruding eyes and their relatively low ground clearance. Chihuahuas also have a tendency to tremble but this is not a health issue, rather it takes place when the dog is stressed or excited. One reason for this may be because small dogs have a higher metabolism than larger dogs and therefore dissipate heat faster. Although figures often vary, as with any breed, the average lifespan for a Chihuahua is approximately 8 to 18 years of age.

Chihuahuas are sometimes picky eaters, and care must be taken to provide them with adequate nutrition. At the same time, care must be exercised not to overfeed this tiny breed. Overweight Chihuahuas are prone to joint injuries, tracheal collapse, chronic bronchitis, and shortened life span.

Monday, August 20, 2007

Dog Breed Yorkshire Terriers

The Yorkie or Yorkshire Terriers was bred as a ratter; they are used to kill mice in small places. They are specialize in chasing animals usually rats. They hunt as a group, as the name implies, Yorkshire terrier came in Yorkshire (and the adjoining Lancashire), a rugged region in northern England. The Breed first appeared at an 1861 bench show I England as the Broken – Haired Scotch Terrier, named for the dog’s Scottish terrier ancestors. Early Yorkshire Terriers were also known simply as Toy Terriers, in both rough and broken haired varieties. Yorkshire Terriers were given their breed name by 1874.

The Yorkshire Terrier breed standard specifies that the dog should have a compact, athletic build suitable for an active lifestyle, and hold itself in an upright, confident manner. The Yorkie has a free, jaunty gait, with both head and tail held high. For Yorkies, toy stature does not necessarily mean frail or fragile.




Coat and color Yorkshire Terriers are a long-haired breed with no undercoat, which means that they do not shed. Rather, their hair is like human hair in that it grows continuously and falls out rarely (only when brushed or broken). Additionally, since Yorkies carry less dander on their coat, they generally do not have the unpleasant "wet dog" odor when wet, and they may not affect as many people who suffer from dog-related allergies. Yorkie puppies are born with a black and tan coat, and normally have black hairs mixed in with the tan until they are matured. The breed standard for adult Yorkies places prime importance on coat color, quality and texture. The hair must be glossy, fine and silky. From the back of the neck to the base of the tail, the coat should be a dark steel-blue (not silver-blue)- never mingled with fawn, bronze or black hairs. Hair on the tail should be a darker blue. On the head, chest and legs, hair should be a bright, rich tan, and darker at the roots than in the middle, shading to still lighter tan at the tips. Some Yorkies never turn the usual blond and continue to be gray. There should be no dark hairs intermingled with any of the tan in adult dogs.



Health

Health issues often seen in the Yorkshire Terrier include bronchitis, lymphangiectasia, hepatic lipidosis, cataracts and keratitis sicca. Additionally, injection reactions (inflammation or hair loss at the site of an injection) are common. Yorkies often have a delicate digestive system, with vomiting or diarrhea resulting from consumption of foods outside of a regular diet. They are usually picky with which foods they eat. They usually will not eat what they don't like, it will be left aside. Trying to mix foods is not a good idea becau

se they tend not to enjoy it. The relatively small size of the Yorkshire Terrier means that it usually has a poor tolerance for anesthesia. Additionally, a toy dog such as the Yorkie is more likely to be injured by falls, other dogs and owner clumsiness. Due to their small size, Yorkies may be endangered if kept in the house with an undiscerning or abusive person, especially a child. Many breeders and rescue organizations will not allow their Yorkies to go to families with young children, because of the risk it poses to the dog.

The life span of a healthy Yorkie is 12-15 years. Under-sized Yorkies (3 pounds or less) generally have a shorter life span, as they are especially prone to health problems such as chronic diarrhea and vomiting; are even more sensitive to anesthesia; and are more easily injured.

Though a toy breed, the Yorkie still retains much of its terrier ancestry in terms of personality. Individual dogs will differ, but they are generally intelligent, independent and courageous. Yorkshire Terriers are quick to determine where they fit in a household's "pack." Their behavior towards outsiders will vary - they often will be inclined to bark at strangers, but some Yorkies are outgoing and friendly towards new people while others are withdrawn and aloof. The differences in behavior in this regard are largely based on how the owner trains or conditions (and socializes) the Yorkie. A few individual Yorkshire Terriers may be timid or nervous, rather than bold, but the vast majority do seem to meet the breed standard for a confident, vigorous and self-important personality. The following distinctive qualities are likely to be present in a Yorkshire Terrier:

Boldness

In a multi-breed home, many Yorkies will assert themselves as the "alpha" dog. Yorkies typically get along well with other dogs and love to play together with them. Rather, bold character comes from the Yorkie's mix of great inquisitiveness, or an instinct to protect, and self-confidence. Some Yorkies are unaware of their small size and may even challenge larger, tougher dogs. In one case a 12-pound Yorkie pushed open a screen door (to investigate a commotion outside) and rushed to the aid of an elderly woman who was being attacked by an 80-pound Akita. When the Yorkie snapped and growled, the Akita turned his attention on the small dog long enough for the woman to escape. Unfortunately, this boldness can get Yorkies into trouble, as small dogs can be seriously injured. For similar reasons, Yorkies do not make suitable pets for very young children.

Intelligence

Yorkshire Terriers as a breed are intelligent dogs. According to Dr. Stanley Coren, an expert on animal intelligence, the Yorkshire Terrier is an above average working dog, ranking 27th (32nd including ties) out of the 132 breeds tested. His research found that an average Yorkshire Terrier could understand a new command after approximately 15 repetitions and would obey a command the first time it was given 70% of the time or better. This capacity as working dogs enables Yorkies to excel in sports like obedience and agility, which require the dog to understand communication from the handler and carry out a complex series of commands. Additionally, Yorkies learn to recognize numerous words and can be taught to distinguish and fetch separate toys in a box by their names.

Independence

The well bred and well handled Yorkshire Terrier is content to be near its owner without being on a lap or underfoot. Yorkies are energetic, but also need much rest and will often prefer to spend downtime in privacy, such as in a kennel or out-of-the-way corner. Early terriers were expected to hunt in the company of handlers and other dogs, but also to have the self-confidence to go out on their own after prey. Very pampered and indulged Yorkies are more likely to be clingy and demanding, and lack the true terrier self-confidence. Yorkshire Terriers tend to be more difficult to train than some breeds, due to their characteristic independent nature. The independent mindedness of Yorkies leads some trainers to consider them to be among the hardest to house-break.

Friday, August 17, 2007

Poodle Top 6 Dog Breed

The name poodle originated from the German word pudel, in short for pudelhund, means “splashing dog.” The Poodle is a dog breed that has many different type toy, miniature, and standard poodles they can be easily identified by their appearance. Poodle has many colors like black, white, red, apricot, silver, and brown. They are also appear as multi colors just go to American kennel Club , Canadian Kennel Club, and any Federation Cynologique Internationale confirmation ring,.

Poodles are perfect in dog shows and other dog competitions for their elegant and nice appearance. The coat of the poodle is dense not it will not generally shed. They really required an extensive grooming for them to look nice. Poodle owners keep their pet poodle a very tender loving care. Some pet poodle owners cut the hairs of poodle so that it will be easier for them to care and do some grooming.

Behavior

Poodles are great to make as a pet with their perfect behavior, poodles are intelligent, alert, and active, Poodle for what others say is the most intelligent breeds historically, Poodle are people oriented dogs they are eager to please, they are excellent as watchdog. Poodles are adaptable and easy to train their asset are agility and athleticism. They required and need a lot of exercise.

Health Concerns

With proper care and nutrition, many enjoy life well into their teens. This Toy Poodle just turned 16, and with arthritis medication still has a very active life. Standard Poodles in UK, Denmark and USA/Canada surveys had a median lifespan of 11.5 to 12 years. In a UK survey, the most common causes of death were cancer (30%), old age (18%), GDV (bloat/torsion, 6%), and cardiac disease (5%).

Miniature and Toy Poodles in UK surveys had median lifespan of 14 to 14.5 years. In Miniature Poodles, the leading cause of death was old age (39%). In Toy Poodles, the leading causes of death were old age (25%) and kidney failure (20%).

If you want your poodle to be a healthy pet dog, they really require a great pet care such as dental pet care they are prone in serious dental problems and good pet care grooming, they are also predisposed to skin problems and allergies (especially food allergies), which may pose serious risks to their health.

Poodles require dental care as they are generally known to develop serious dental problems as they age. Such care includes but is not limited to veterinary dental cleaning. They are also predisposed to skin problems and allergies (especially food allergies), which may pose serious risks to their health.

Tuesday, August 14, 2007

Top 5 Dog Breed Beagle

The beagle originates from England, and was a popular hunting dog often used as part of a pack to hunt out hares. These dogs were very popular in England, and its excellent sense of smell made it a firm favorite with hunting parties. The breed also enjoyed huge popularity in the United States, where in the 1950s it was the most popular breed in the country. These days, the beagle is a loving and popular family dog, but sadly is also a bred often used in medical experimentation. The breed was first registered by the American Kennel Club in 1885. (Researched in wikipedia)

Beagle is a cute little hound dog, with an intelligent expression, soft and a short sleek coat. The common color of this breed is black and white with orange, red or yellow. It has a brown eyes and soft pendant ears, and its coat is very straight and smooth. Beagle has a square set muzzle and jaw, with quite a broad nose, specially a handsome face. The height of grown beagles averages around 13-16 inches, and the weight that can reach to 22-25 pounds for males and 20-23 pounds for females. That’s why many people love beagle because it easy to care specially with small and big home because of its small sizes. Talking about their food, beagles are so energetic so they really have a big appetite so they have the tendency to be obese, so it’s prescribed to give them balanced nutrition and diet always, and if used for hunting will require plenty of carbohydrate for energy.

About the beagle temperament, this breed has a warm, friendly disposition, and is both a loyal and brave dog. They are very lively, energetic, playful and curious, which combined with their pleasant personalities makes them an excellent family pet. Beagle dog are entertaining and loving, beagle loves the company and all the affection they can get from their owner, they are perfect for children to play with can get on well with other dogs. If being cared well they can also get on well with other household pets. Beagle is very independent and determined streak, that’s why they are not easy to train. Common health and behavior problem of a beagle that people say and what I’ve read is that Beagles are at risk from congenital heart disease and obesity, so diet should be monitored very carefully as should exercise and activity. Other potential risks include spinal defects, skin problems and epilepsy. The typical life expectancy of beagles is twelve to fifteen years, subject to good health and suitable, healthy lifestyle.