March 31st, 2009Dog: French Bulldog
Origins: Bred from different small breeds of bulldog, but it is uncertain if the dog is really French, English, or Spanish in origin.
March 31st, 2009Fighting dog defined!
In our studious pursuit of a genetic marker that separates true fighting dogs from wimpy wanna-be fighting dogs, we submit: Exhibit A – the unique behavior of tongue curling, as demonstrated by a bust dog with a ‘fighting crop’ who lived on a chain with 100+ other dogs. Fighting dog defined!
There is a lovely article in the Santa Barbara Independent this week about a beautiful shelter dog turned therapy dog diva who came from one of our partners, the Berkeley Animal Care Services.
This is the same BACS that recently opened its doors to two bust dogs we plucked out of Oklahoma.
March 29th, 2009Genesis Award for Sports Illustrated Article
Congratulations to Jim Gorant for winning a 2009 Genesis Award for his Sports Illustrated story, “The Good News Out of the Bad Newz Kennels.”
March 23rd, 2009Dog: Basset Hound
Origins: Most likely originated in Francebasset means dwarf in French! Bred as pack hunting dogs.
March 23rd, 2009Safety on the trails with your dog
As a reserve park ranger for the City of Poway, I attended a trail safety seminar last week. Here are some tips for keeping yourself and your dog safe on hikes.
March 19th, 2009How To Stop Your Cat From Eating Houseplants
Although the costs of owning a cat are low such as food and the occasional veterinarian checkup, however, the amount of damage a cat can cause to our other processions such as furniture, clothes, shoes can be quite pricey. And for some reasons many cats just love to attack houseplants.
March 16th, 2009Cat: Bengal
Origins: Cat lovers who admired the beauty of wild, spotted cats tried to breed a type of domestic cat with a wild-cat coat. In the 1960’s (in North America), the first planned breeding took place between a short-haired domestic cat and an Asian Leopard Cat. The mating was successful and fertile offspring were produced, but it was not until the 1980’s that a concerted breeding program was put in place.
March 14th, 2009Runaway Pets: How To Keep Your Rabbit From Escaping?
Beside rodents, rabbits are also escape artists extraordinaire even in secure cages. Here are some tips for keeping your pet rabbits where they should be, safely away from harm: