The Basenji, a member of the “sighthound” family, is one of the most ancient dog breeds in the world, dating back to Ancient Egyptian times as noted in depictions on the steles of the tombs of Egyptian pharaohs. This breed was originally developed for hunting in central Africa because of its’ ability to utilize both […]
The Akita breed was originally found in the Akita Prefecture in Northern Japan, and is said to mean, “Tender in heart, strong in spirit”. “Inu” is Japanese for dog, though in Japan the dog is actually referred to as Akita Ken. The Japanese value the Akita as a national treasure, and often use the Akita […]
The Airedale Terrier was one of the original police dogs, hailing from Yorkshire, England and finding work primarily in the United Kingdom and Germany. Its duties included messaging, hunting, and of course, pest control. This breed is the largest of the terriers, often nicknamed “King of Terriers”, and has a distinctive black and tan coat […]
The Afghan Hound was first discovered in Afghanistan in the 1900s, and appeared shortly after in the United States. The Afghan Hound originally lived high in the mountains of Afghanistan, hunting wild prey such as wolves, foxes, gazelles, and other small game and is said to be one of the oldest dog breeds in the […]
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According to the FDA pet food recall site, a few Iams cat food products have been recalled. They include Iams Cat Slices and Flakes and Iams Select Bites. But be sure to check regularly to see if anything changes, and if new products are added to the Iams Cat Food Recall. On the Iams website, […]
Many concerned cat owners have been curious about whether Whiskas brand cat food had been part of the recent pet food recall nationwide. Rest assured, according to the Whiskas website, “WHISKAS® Food For Cats is 100% safe and not a part of the national recall.” That’s good news for pet lovers everywhere who may have […]
The ASPCA published a list of dangerous food items to avoid feeding your pet. While you may have heard of many of these a thousand times, there are a few surprises on the list as well. Take a look at the food and drink items below to make sure you avoid serving these troublesome treats […]
In a bid to save money, two kids decided to groom their Australian Shepherd so he would stay cool during the hot summer ahead. What they got was a much more than they bargained for, after spending several days cutting through the dog’s coarse coat. With the use of some household hair clippers and a […]
It is said that this 100 year old breed was developed when Scottish mine workers brought terriers down from Scotland to develop a breed that could control vermin, and fit into small spaces to kill off any other pests. Things have certainly changed, as nowadays their image is almost the contrary, with the Yorkshire Terrier […]