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By Kapriz, on June 28th, 2010
Best Practices to Keep your Dog Tumor Free
Perhaps it is all the intensive inbreeding that dog breeders practice with their animals for the fluffiness of coat or the friendly nature that they need to have continued. For whatever reason, when you have a dog, cancers and tumors in dogs are distressingly common. Among golden retrievers especially, about one in two dogs gets some kind of cancer – lymphoma of the white blood cells, osteosarcoma of the bones or a lump humor.
Some of them can be really a bolt out of the blue – when it affects the cardiovascular system – [...]
By Kapriz, on April 5th, 2010
Cool and celebrity accessories for dogs make your furry BFF the envy of the neighbourhood!
Gone are the days when dogs had to run around without a stitch on! In fact, just as human fashion enthusiasts can have flashy wardrobes with matching accessories, so can your pooch be outfitted to the nines and all glitzed up. If you haven’t checked lately, you may be pleasantly shocked to see what Fido can be wearing. We’re talking four seasons and all occasions. Here’s just a sampling of ways to spruce up your dog’s appearance, as well as some practical finery.
Now that summer’s in [...]
By Kapriz, on October 25th, 2009
Pick me! Why a shelter dog is your best choice
By Emma Snow
Disney left a life-long impression on me when, as a youngster, I viewed the dog pound scene in Lady and the Tramp. Mournful mutts howled out a pitiful rendition of “Home Sweet Home,” which nobody but the most callous could sit through dry-eyed. The pound was portrayed as a cruel place manned by heartless dog-catchers. I vowed never to step foot in one, not even to save the life of one of the rejected creatures. Adopting a pet under such sad conditions would certainly place a cloud over the [...]
By Kapriz, on August 21st, 2009
There is a right and a wrong way to pick a pooch. The process is a little like dating. The few who find fulfillment in love are those who use their hearts and their heads. There is a special kind of nirvana when a person connects with their canine soul mate. They weren’t fooling when they called dog “man’s best friend.” But such unions don’t happen by mistake. A little careful preparation will go a long way. And to simplify your search, we have five suggestions. we’ve borrowed a little Hollywood lingo to make the tips more memorable.
TAKE ONE! That [...]
By Kapriz, on June 22nd, 2009
By Emma Snow
There’s something different about you. People sense it the moment you walk in the door. Is it in your smile, or the way wear your hair? Truly, there are countless manifestations of your canine obsession.
Here are the top ten:
#10: Stray hairs on your clothes.
White hairs make a mess of your black wool skirt, while black fur collects in tufts on your white fleece pullover. You’ve spent a small fortune on lint removers, but have finally given up. Shedding isn’t just for the dogs anymore.
#9: Pockets full of old bread bags (or mutt mitts).
Dog owners live by the Boy [...]
By Kapriz, on April 23rd, 2009
Even though the differences between non-hypoallergenic dogs and hypoallergenic dogs may not be huge, they are enough to reduce the amount of allergy attacks that people have when they are around certain breeds of dog. For those who want to own a dog, not being able to be in the same room with one for long periods of time, can be frustrating. Buying a hypoallergenic dog may be the only way they can have a dog in their home. While they may still experience allergy attacks, these attacks will be less frequent.
Non-hypoallergenic dogs tend to shed a lot. Their fur [...]
By Kapriz, on February 26th, 2009
Let’s look at another little Alien…
The Senegal Parrot is found across a wide range of West Africa and makes migrations within West Africa according to the availability of the fruit, seeds and blossoms which make up its diet. It is considered a farm pest in Africa, often feeding on maize or millet but is popular in aviculture.
There are three subspecies. They do not differ in behaviour, but only in the colour of the “vest”. In the pet trade, the “Poicephalus senegalus senegalus” subspecies is the most common though all three are raised and sold as pets.
Poicephalus senegalus senegalus: Has a [...]
By Kapriz, on February 21st, 2009
A nice day to all…
This is the first of our stories about animal bravery and courage, which happened in Table Bay – South Africa, many years ago.
Story Teller: Patrick
A dairy farmer’s bravery and self sacrifice to help sailors, has lived on for 200 years.
Cometh the Hour, Cometh the man (and horse)
The wrecking of the Jonge Thomas in 1773 was nothing special. She was just another that was sunk in Table Bay by north-westerly storms. However, what made the difference was one man. And a horse.
The Jonge Thomas was in Table Bay on June 1 with several other merchantmen when the [...]
By Kapriz, on February 21st, 2009
Hi,
Apologies for only introducing myself at this late stage, but as you can see I have a lot on my claws. Managing HR and the typing pool is a full day’s job, so time is off the essence.
Oh Yeh – my name is Mayya – please to meet!
Have to run, will keep you posted….
By Kapriz, on February 20th, 2009
Hi,
Dogs are man’s best friend. Despite that, sometimes they can grate on your nerves; barking, chewing, and the occasional nip can sour a relationship very quickly.
That’s why it’s important to establish boundaries and make sure your dog is well-trained!
There are always plenty of guides to training dogs, both in print and online. But the trick is to find the best ones!
In this review the Web were checked exhaustively to find the best guides and sites out there!
Dog Training
Cheers…
By Kapriz, on February 17th, 2009
More evidence for those who still do not believe.
Akbar is a Caucasian Mountain Shepherd Dog living in Odessa (Ukraine), seen here with Grandmother. He will soon as possible join us in SA.
Located between the Black Sea on the West and the Caspian Sea on the East, the Caucasus mountain range represents a true melting pot of various cultures due to a number of nations calling it their home through the ages. Today these influences are still strong and a rich source of cultural wealth of the region, as well as numerous political conflicts. Encompassing the territories of Armenia, Georgia, Azerbaijan, [...]
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