About the Cockapoo
April 24, 2009
Description: The Cockapoo originated in the USA in the 1960s. The breed is a cross between the American Cocker Spaniel and the Miniature Poodle. The general shape of the Cockapoo, in particular its ears, mostly resembles the Cocker Spaniel, but the coat and face …Read more »
Which Non-Sporting Dog is Right for You?
April 24, 2009
When the American Kennel Club began designating dogs into different groups it was evident that a category was needed for the breeds that were arguably difficult to place in any of the other groups. These dogs were placed in the Non-Sporting Group. This group …Read more »
Are You Ready for a Dachshund?
April 24, 2009
Take the time to find out all you can about Dachshunds before you make a commitment that could last 14 to 16 years or more. Talk to breeders and owners. Ask a veterinarian questions. If possible, go to a dog show, watch Dachshunds in the ring and talk to handlers. Try to do all of this before you actually …Read more »
Standards and Grades
April 24, 2009
A Standard describes what the ideal dog of each breed should look like if such an animal existed. The AKC and UKC set Standards for each dog breed. How closely a purebred puppy measures up to Standard determines how much money a breeder can …Read more »
Which Sporting Dog is Right for You?
April 24, 2009
The history of what has become our modern day Sporting Group dates back to the early 1600s and the beginning of the refinement of the so-called Pointer Dogs. Prior to that, hunting dogs would be taken out into the fields and hedgerows where …Read more »
Which Toy Breed is Right for You?
April 24, 2009
A Toy is a Toy only in so far as its smaller size is concerned. Many are hunters and display the personalities of the larger family members from which they have descended. For this reason, we see associated with their names the nouns griffon, …Read more »
Which Terrier is Right for You?
April 24, 2009
The name "terrier" derives from the Latin word terra, meaning earth; thus, the terrier is the earth dog. Developed specifically to go to ground (burrow into the earth) in pursuit of such vermin as rats, badgers, foxes, weasels, otters and badgers, the terrier was …Read more »
Safely Including Your Cat in Fall Holiday Fun
April 24, 2009
Fall holidays mean jack-o-lanterns throughout the neighborhood, knocks at the door, a fully stocked table, lots of rich, fatty food …Read more »
Green Paw Print Tip #2: Clean up after your pet with a clean conscience
April 24, 2009
For dogs: Degradable doggie bags reduce your impact on landfills. Who wants to think of their pet’s waste enshrined in plastic and buried for years to come? Did you know that grocery store plastic bags can take decades to degrade and cannot be composted? Can them in favor of something that’s better for the environment.
PetSmart Charities® Adoptions Center, agency partner success story - Hero
April 24, 2009
Hero came to Safe Haven Animal Rescue Edmonton Society (SHARES) after being abused. His leg was not repairable and it needed to be amputated.
