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		<title>Norwegian Elkhound &#8211; 8th in dog breed series</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2009 19:04:39 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[This breed is thousands of years old and has been by man&#8217;s side since the time mankind hunted with the slingshots. The Norwegian Elkhound is loyal, affectionate, clean, docile for it&#8217;s size, intelligent which makes it easy to train.
There are two varieties of Norwegian Elkhounds, one is black and the other is a soft gray.  [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This breed is thousands of years old and has been by man&#8217;s side since the time mankind hunted with the slingshots. The Norwegian Elkhound is loyal, affectionate, clean, docile for it&#8217;s size, intelligent which makes it easy to train.</p>
<p>There are two varieties of Norwegian Elkhounds, one is black and the other is a soft gray.  For the gray type the height is about 20 inches from the shoulder for males and about 19 inches for females.  And for the black type 18 inches for males and females.  They both weigh in at around 44 pounds.</p>
<p>They have a short compact body with a moderate length muzzle with strong jaws.  They have dark brown eyes that express a friendly demeanor. Pointed mobile ears with a tail that&#8217;s rolled back onto the back.  The hair is thick and very coarse with a fine undercoat for protection.</p>
<p>This breed is specialized in hunting elk, hence the title for this dog, which can scent from a distance of several miles.  It is also highly prized as a sled dog and in case of war the Norwegian Defense Minister has the power to mobilize all privately owned elkhounds to service.</p>
<p>This breed loves the hunt and vast unconfined areas, but due to its outstanding character and it adaptability, it can be a perfect companion dog, especially with children.</p>
<p>Please consider this breed for a life long friend and pet.</p>
<p>By Jasmine Beaupre, author</p>
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		<title>Shiba Inu &#8211; 7th in dog breed series</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2009 18:40:12 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Dog Training]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[This dog is very  affectionate, very kind, brave, clean and absolutely a breeze to train.  If you are looking for a family pet this breed is for you.
This is a very ancient breed, and probably closely related in blood line with the Kyushu and the Chow Chow breeds.  It was brought to Japan from China [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This dog is very  affectionate, very kind, brave, clean and absolutely a breeze to train.  If you are looking for a family pet this breed is for you.</p>
<p>This is a very ancient breed, and probably closely related in blood line with the Kyushu and the Chow Chow breeds.  It was brought to Japan from China nearly two thousand years ago.</p>
<p>The height of the dog from its shoulder is approximately 15 to 16 inches for males, and 13 to 14 inches for females.  They weigh in at about 44 pounds and very firm.</p>
<p>It has a pointed muzzle, a broad forehead with a dark nose.  It&#8217;s eyes are small and usually dark brown. The ears are triangular and upright.  They have a sturdy neck with a tail that is thick and strong carrying it either over the back or a sickle curve.</p>
<p>They have a hard thick coat of hair with a fine undercoat. They range in colors of red, pepper &amp; salt, red pepper, black pepper, solid black, tiger stripped, and pure white.</p>
<p>This is an amiable and much appreciated companion pet used also for hunting small game and for guarding.</p>
<p>This breed is a cutie and I hope you check into this dog for a great companion pet for you and your entire family.</p>
<p>By Jasmine Beaupre, author</p>
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		<title>English Bulldog &#8211; 6th in dog breed series</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2009 19:05:23 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The breed is descended from the ancient asiatic mastiff, but its development took place completely in Great Britain, leave it to the Brits. The name bulldog, which is medieval in origin, refers not only to the robust look of a little bull, which this aggressive dog has, but also to the power with which this [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The breed is descended from the ancient asiatic mastiff, but its development took place completely in Great Britain, leave it to the Brits. The name bulldog, which is medieval in origin, refers not only to the robust look of a little bull, which this aggressive dog has, but also to the power with which this little dog attacked bulls in the arena combat before the awful practice was abolished by law in the nineteenth century, thank goodness.</p>
<p>Until the nineteenth century, when the bulldog was still used in combats, it was very aggressive, ferocious and blood thirsty so much so in fact the Romans decreed to forbade taking the bulldog through the streets, even if it was held back with a chain.  Luckily more responsible breeders over the last hundred years, while maintaining the bulldog menacing look, has made the breed more good natured, reserved loyal, clean, almost domestically docile and aristocratic, and very beautiful in own ugliness.</p>
<p>As a guard dog it can&#8217;t be beat, it was used a police dog and an auxiliary in the armed services in the United States.  Astonishingly one bulldog was decorated with five ribbons and a Bronze medal for its war work and another was promoted to corporal.</p>
<p>The bulldog is small in stature, but wide and compact, with a thick massive head that is broad with cheeks that extend to the sides of the eyes. The skin on its skull and forehead falls in dense folds and its muzzle is short and pug with large nostrils.</p>
<p>The dog weighs in at around 53 to 55 pounds in males with bitches about 49 pounds. Its height ranges from around 12 to 14 inches from the shoulder. the Hair is short and soft, with tan or white or variegated white. I&#8217;ve never seen a black bulldog.</p>
<p>Although this breed started out on the rough side of the street because of the recent breeding measures this is a very good family pet. He&#8217;s cute and cuddly with a face only a mother could love.</p>
<p>By Jasmine Beaupre, author</p>
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		<title>Pet Choking, CPR The Most Important First Aid Skill..</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 19:15:34 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Alternative Pet care]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[NO Question in my mind.
CPR.
This is a CRITICAL First Aid Technique that ALL Pet Owners should know.
There likely WON&#8217;T be time to get to your Veterinarian- you must ACT fast.
And the MOST common pet &#8216;accident&#8217; that causes you to use Pet CPR?
&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;
CHOKING.
&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;
It can happen very quickly- I have seen it several times when dogs catch [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>NO Question in my mind.</p>
<p>CPR.</p>
<p>This is a CRITICAL First Aid Technique that ALL Pet Owners should know.</p>
<p>There likely WON&#8217;T be time to get to your Veterinarian- you must ACT fast.</p>
<p>And the MOST common pet &#8216;accident&#8217; that causes you to use Pet CPR?</p>
<p>&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;<br />
CHOKING.<br />
&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;</p>
<p>It can happen very quickly- I have seen it several times when dogs catch a ball the WRONG way, or when cats eat something a little too big for their throat.</p>
<p>The Airway becomes OBSTRUCTED.</p>
<p>They lose the ability to breath.</p>
<p>And then you MUST do the FIRST and MOST important step in CPR- Establish a Patent Airway.</p>
<p>You may even have to do the HEIMLICH on your dog or cat.</p>
<p>It sounds complex, but it&#8217;s actually very easy once you see HOW.</p>
<p>To SEE *exactly* what to do IF your pet ever chokes, watch my video here:</p>
<p><a href="http://ajb13.com/vetchocking.html" target="_blank">Free Video Here.</a></p>
<p>P.S. Hopefully you will NEVER have to use these techniques with your pets- BUT the point of First Aid is to be prepared. There often really isn&#8217;t time to get to your Veterinarian. AND take especial notice<br />
of HOW to perform the Heimlich- It WORKS if you are to do it as I show you.</p>
<p>The link again:</p>
<p><a href="http://ajb13.com/vetchocking.html" target="_blank">Free Video Here.</a></p>
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		<title>HarlekinPinscher &#8211; 4th in dog breed series</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2009 17:17:39 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Lively, affectionate, and so very amusing, this ancient breed is derived from the German smooth haired pinscher family.
the Harlekinpinscher is  sturdy dog with a lean muscular and toned body around 12 to 14 inches (30-40 cm) high. Weighing in at approximately 22 to 26 pounds (10 to 12 kg)its demeanor is that of a playful [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Lively, affectionate, and so very amusing, this ancient breed is derived from the German smooth haired pinscher family.</p>
<p>the Harlekinpinscher is  sturdy dog with a lean muscular and toned body around 12 to 14 inches (30-40 cm) high. Weighing in at approximately 22 to 26 pounds (10 to 12 kg)its demeanor is that of a playful puppy even into its golden years. Not temperamental in any form and loves children.</p>
<p>It has a moderately elongated head well fused with its skull and muzzle with a black colored nose.</p>
<p>Prognathism &#8211; the condition of having a projected jaw, and enognathism &#8211; a minor medical condition are the defects most common with this breed.  For these reasons best suited for indoor living.</p>
<p>The eyes are dark in harmony with the color of the coat.  The ears are small and carried upright with the points sometimes folded down. The tail is usually docked and carried slightly upright.  Hair is short, flat, and tight to the skin.</p>
<p>The background color is gray or white with black or very dark markings that justify naming this dog breed &#8220;Harlequin&#8221;.</p>
<p>Because of its unusual coat and the dignity of its carriage outstanding temperament this regal breed is an ideal companion dog.</p>
<p>By Jasmine Beaupre, author</p>
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		<title>Kromfohrlander &#8211; 5th in dog breed series</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2009 17:14:25 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Purely bred a companion dog the Kromfohrlander is well adapted to apartment living.  With its abilities as  a watchdog and bodyguard this particular breed is very much appreciated by owners looking for a little piece of mind.
It has excellent hearing and will react to the smallest of noise, thereby announcing with banner, any intruder who [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Purely bred a companion dog the Kromfohrlander is well adapted to apartment living.  With its abilities as  a watchdog and bodyguard this particular breed is very much appreciated by owners looking for a little piece of mind.</p>
<p>It has excellent hearing and will react to the smallest of noise, thereby announcing with banner, any intruder who enters its domain.</p>
<p>The breed is very lively and obedient. And the loyalty of this dog compares to no other and will fight to the end to protect its owners.</p>
<p>The Kromfohrlander was developed in the early nineteenth century but not breeds that contributed to it formation are recorded anywhere.</p>
<p>The description of this breed is as follows:</p>
<p>1) All are white with light chestnut markings; some are black.</p>
<p>2) The type of hair on this little fellow runs from coarse short to coarse long both very easy to manage.</p>
<p>3) Weight is usually around 26 pounds with the height at about 15 to 18 inches.</p>
<p>4) It has a black nose and oval eyes with triangular ears that lie flat to the head.</p>
<p>5) The neck is slightly arched and they have a scissor to pincer like bite, only used when thoroughly antagonized.</p>
<p>Formiable as this breed can become with strangers, its temperament is still very well  suited for a loving family, looking for a life long companion and dutiful protector.</p>
<p>By Jasmine Beaupre, author</p>
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		<title>Poodle  &#8211; Companion dog &#8211; 2nd in dog breed series</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2009 17:17:06 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The next 25 dog breeds I will be articling will be classified as companion dogs, I believe ALL dog breeds are companion dogs, however because of their size, temperament and specific breeding these 25 pooches are best suited as companion dogs.
Controversially, the origins of this particular breed could have been developed in France, Germany, Denmark, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The next 25 dog breeds I will be articling will be classified as companion dogs, I believe ALL dog breeds are companion dogs, however because of their size, temperament and specific breeding these 25 pooches are best suited as companion dogs.</p>
<p>Controversially, the origins of this particular breed could have been developed in France, Germany, Denmark, or the ancient Piedmont ? No one is sure but it is certain the poodle is descended from the now nearly extinct French water dog, the barbet.</p>
<p>The personality of the this breed, which makes this the reasons the poodle is an excellent companion dog is its overall good nature, cheerful, sensitive, bold and trainable traits.</p>
<p>In France, this breed is known as caniche, a name derived from canard (duck), amazingly due to its ancestry from the barbet it inherited the outstanding abilities to retrieve game from marshes and lakes.</p>
<p>Its beauty, intelligence and calming personality ranks this companion dog in the top 3, it has excellent hearing and a noteworthy sense of orientation. More than most other dogs. Their love of children and surprisingly ability to understand the spoken word and docile temperament regarding grooming is a big plus for a big family.</p>
<p>The poodle will not accept, however, heavy handed training, so a little tenderness goes along way.</p>
<p>The three types of poodle are:</p>
<p>1) The Standard: Height is about 15 inches or more at the highest point of the shoulder and weight about 49 pounds.</p>
<p>2) The Miniature: Height is about 10 inches and less than 15 inches and weight about 26 pounds.</p>
<p>3) The Toy: Height is under 10 inches and weight is about 15 pounds.</p>
<p>The poodle has a distinguished rectilinear head proportionate to its body. The poodle has a well modeled skull with flat cheeks.  The nose can be black, brown, gray, silver or cream colored. The eye color is usually black or brown with a lively expression and scissor like bite.</p>
<p>They carry their head proudly, the tail is set high and the hair is curly or corded.  it is always unicolored.</p>
<p>For reasons unknown to me the poodle had the reputation of being a snob but if you&#8217;ve ever owned one you will soon find out this myth to be false because the poodle is one of the best companion dogs aground.</p>
<p>By Jasmine Beaupre, author</p>
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		<title>Chow Chow &#8211; 3rd in dog breed series</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2009 17:12:35 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[In China the chow chow was used for guarding junks and for pulling carts.  Its flesh was eaten and there was a market for its fur.  This very sad history plus the lack of a single master has dampened the personality of this extremely beautiful dog.  It appears introverted, detached, and indifferent. It is, however, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In China the chow chow was used for guarding junks and for pulling carts.  Its flesh was eaten and there was a market for its fur.  This very sad history plus the lack of a single master has dampened the personality of this extremely beautiful dog.  It appears introverted, detached, and indifferent. It is, however, a loyal, sincere dog that is very affectionate toward its owner. It is very polite, clean, and patient but will not accept muzzles or leashes gladly.</p>
<p>The images of a chow chow appear in a two thousand year old Chinese bas-relief.  Its popularity in Europe dates back to the second half of the nineteenth century when it was brought to England and one was given to the Prince of Wales, which made it quite popular in that country at the time.</p>
<p>The chow chow has an appearance of  proud bearing. Its head is broad with a flat skull.  The muzzle is broad near the eyes and narrow toward a black nose without becoming pointed. The eyes are small and oblique and dark.  The ears are triangular, erect, and turned forward.  the tongue, palate, gums and lips are purple. Its fur is long and thick with a woolly undercoat.  Its ample collar is what gives it its lion like main look.</p>
<p>Colors are tan, red, cream, blue, black, silver-gray, or rarely white.  It is always unicolored with few markings, if any.</p>
<p>The height for the chow chow varies between  19 to 20 inches and the weight is between 55 to 60 pounds. Its chest size is broad and deep and its tail is thickly covered with hair, carried over its back.</p>
<p>If you want a cute and cuddly companion who looks, acts and sounds like a lion with the temperament of a lamb, you should look into choosing the chow chow for your life long companion.</p>
<p>By Jasmine Beaupre, author</p>
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		<title>Portuguese Water Dog &#8211; The 44th U.S. Presidents dog &#8211; 1st in dog breed series</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 17:54:54 +0000</pubDate>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I&#8217;ve been getting a lot of e-mails lately &#8211; literally thousands of e-mails -  asking me about the many different types of dog breeds available that would best suit a family; a good dog for apartment living; breeds that are better outdoor pets or indoor pets; which breeds are easy to train, well you get my drift, so I thought it a good idea to put out a series of articles pertaining to the different types of dog breeds available with their history and descriptions to their personalities and temperment.</p>
<p>And since all this interest in the different types of dog breeds is due to President Obamas&#8217; family obtaining a Portuguese Water Dog, I thought it a great breed to jump start my series of articles.</p>
<p>I love ALL animals, but especially dogs, and I know that the right selection for the right persons is key to a happy and healthy relationship with their pets, and I hope the knowledge I can impart on you readers through these series of articles will help anyone who&#8217;s thinking about adopting a dog and choose the right one.</p>
<p>Anyone whose ever owned a dog will tell you that you can&#8217;t beat &#8220;mans&#8217; best friend&#8221; for companionship, he or she will never let you down and when trained in the usual social graces will be a blessing to the entire household.</p>
<p>When you&#8217;ve seriously decided to embark upon the most joyful journey of owning a dog, and know all the  kinds of responsibilities (financial, training, etc.) that are involved and that you are capable of handling, and KNOW you are up to the challenges, you are ready to choose the type of breed best suited for you.</p>
<p>Say, you love the outdoors and liked to hike mountains and would love a walking companion that could keep up with you, getting a Westphalian Basset Hound or chihuahua would not be a very good choice (legs are too short), this would hamper your hikes and could exhaust the dog which is very bad for their health.</p>
<p>Personally, I&#8217;d get a Yogoslavian Tricolor Hound or Smooth-Muzzled Pyrenees Sheepdog, they are great companion dogs that love the outdoors and can walk for hours if needed however, if you live in an apartment with limited space small dogs are the way to go, so you see it&#8217;s very important to choose the right dog for your lifestyle.</p>
<p>Now for the Portuguese Water dog: Origins are unknown but first discovered living on the boats of Portuguese fishermen hundreds of years ago.</p>
<p>This dog is a very lively, pugnacious,impetuous, pleasing, good company, physically hardy and very affectionate breed.  They are very protective of children, water loving and because of no undercoat less likely to cause allergies with persons who have that particular problem. They are very adaptable in all kinds of circumstances.</p>
<p>They are avid swimmers and can be taught to catch in their mouths and bring back fish escaping from the fishing nets. They are also useful at catching ropes and other objects thrown overboard. But because they spend so much time in the water, they may become prematurely deaf.</p>
<p>The Portuguese water dog is a very muscular, medium sized dog. Height is usually between 20 and 22 inches for males weighing anywhere from 42 to 55 pounds and 17 to 20 inches tall for females weighing about 35 to 50 pounds.</p>
<p>It has a proportioned head with a muzzle narrowing toward the end and strong jaws with very well developed canines. The eyes are slightly oblique, chestnut or black. The ears are heart shaped and close to the head.</p>
<p>The colors will vary from black, white, chestnut, and the mixtures thereof. Its coat it thick and strong, either wavy or curly, and to reiterate no undercoat.</p>
<p>I&#8217;m really glad the  United States First Family chose this breed of dog to own and care for, I believe it a good match for their entire family. I&#8217;m also glad they took their time at the choosing of their first dog and life long companion.</p>
<p>by Jasmine Beaupre, author</p>
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		<title>Dog and Cat Diseases at an Epidemic Rate</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2009 18:40:09 +0000</pubDate>
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<p>We have a nation of CHRONICALLY ill dogs and cats-they are getting more serious diseases at younger and younger ages.</p>
<p>YOUR pet has a 50% chance of getting Cancer at some point in his or her lifetime.</p>
<p>I am seeing MORE animals with serious diseases, such as Bone and Lymph cancer, Auto-immune disease, Chronic Allergies, Chronic Vomiting/ Diarrhea, Degenerative Arthritis, and Recurrent Urinary Tract Disease -</p>
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<p>I SHOW you exactly What usually happens IF you have a sick or injured pet.</p>
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