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Neochmia Finches - The Star Finch and Cherry Finch

12th March 2014

Neochmia is a family of estrildid finches from Australia and Asia and features four species of birds, all of which are kept in aviculture in this country.  They are typical exotic finches, seed eaters with short and thick bills. Star Finch The Star....Read Full Article

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Is There a Difference Between Scottish Fold Cats & American Curl Cats?

12th March 2014

Scottish Folds and American Curls are both charming cats to look at with very distinctive features. Both breeds boast u....Read Full Article

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Austrian Pinscher Dogs - Interesting Facts About the Breed

12th March 2014

The delightful looking Austrian Pinscher was originally bred as a farm dog, but over the years they have become popular and much loved family pets. The breed is renowned for its affectionate nature, they are clever, smart and very loyal to their owners boasting a protective trait that also sees them making wonderful guard dogs. However....Read Full Article

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Owning a Mini-Lop Rabbit

12th March 2014

Mini lops are one of the most good-natured and adorable rabbits on the planet. Whilst these little bundles of fluff are a tempting present for young children, it is important to note that rabbits require a great deal of care and understanding for many years to come. It is therefore recommended that you research the breed to the best of....Read Full Article

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Bulldog traits, care and temperament

12th March 2014

The Bulldog, sometimes referred to in other countries as the English Bulldog or British Bulldog, is quite literally the dog most synonymous with the British Isles! It is often used as a symbol for all things British, and there is a lot of national pr....Read Full Article

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Indications that your dog or puppy needs to go to the toilet

12th March 2014

When you are housetraining your new puppy, it is vitally important to give them every opportunity to go to the toilet, and not to ignore them when they ask to go out. The same is true for the adult dog in order to avoid stress and accidents, although older dogs that are fully housetrained will usually get into a routine where going to ....Read Full Article

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Wobbler Syndrome in Dobermans

12th March 2014

The elegant Doberman Pinscher is an fabulous looking dog and was given its name after the man you first developed the breed, Louis Doberman who needed a loyal and courageous guard dog to accompany him as he collected taxes from people. Temperament wise, t....Read Full Article

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Manchester Terrier Vs Miniature Pinscher - The Differences

12th March 2014

Manchester Terriers and Miniature Pinschers do look very similar, they are about the same size and boast mark....Read Full Article

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Bengal Cat Colours and Coat Types

11th March 2014

The Bengal cat is one of the most exotic looking and beautiful of the domestic cat breeds. Whilst it is predominantly bred to look similar to the Asian Leopard Cat, the breed can also come in several other colours and patterns. It is commonly desired that Be....Read Full Article

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The African Grey Parrot

11th March 2014

The African Grey (Psittacus erithacus) is a parrot found in the rainforests of West and Central African and one of the most well known birds in captivity.  They are also regarded as one of the most intelligent birds in the world and have terrific mimic abilities and a generally gentle nature. In their native areas, the g....Read Full Article

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Caring for your Dalmatian Puppy

10th March 2014

When you bring your new Dalmatian puppy into your home, as with any puppy, you can expect a great deal more chaos! Hopefully you will have done a great deal of research into this wonderful breed before purchasing a puppy, but there are some simple guideli....Read Full Article

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Why walking and exercising your dog enough is so important

10th March 2014

All dogs need walking and outside exercise; this is as essential to them as food and air! However, there are vast differences in the ways that different owners exercise their dogs, how much exercise they give them and how much exercise individual dogs need; and these are things that every dog owner has to tailor to fit their own circum....Read Full Article

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Siberian Husky colours, and commonly confused breeds

10th March 2014

The Siberian Husky is a large, distinctive dog with an even larger personality! Famous for their wolf-like appearance and strong desire to run for hours on end, the Siberian Husky can make a most rewarding companion and running partner for fit owners ....Read Full Article

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Jack Russell colours and coat types

10th March 2014

The Jack Russell is one of the most popular small dog breeds in the UK, and these plucky, bold little terriers are instantly recognisable to most dog lovers! However, even within the simple breed grouping of the Jack Russell, a significant amount of var....Read Full Article

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Is There Such a Thing as an Odourless Dog?

9th March 2014

As a dog owner knows, there are times when they beloved pooches give off some rather unpleasant odours and this is especially true if they have been out in the rain or delighting in the pleasures of splashing around in stagnant water. However, under normal circumstances, most dogs do have a "doggy smell" even if it is just a ....Read Full Article

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Reversing bad habits in the dog

8th March 2014

Every dog owner knows that training is the key to instilling desirable behaviours in our canine companions, and that it is much easier to stop a problem before it forms, or nip it in the bud, than to let your dog fall into bad habits and later have to correct them! However, with the best will in the world, now and then your dog might f....Read Full Article

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Felines With Flat Faces & Their Health Issues

8th March 2014

Over the last few decades more flat faced cat breeds have appeared on the scene to join the ranks of existing short nosed felines like the Persian. With breeds like the Exotic an....Read Full Article

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Do Horses Inherit Character Traits?

7th March 2014

Over the years many studies and research have been carried out on whether horses inherit their temperaments from their parents in an attempt to breed horses that boast nice temperaments. However, when it comes to deciding which parent is the most important whether it is the "sire" or the "dam" that will pass on the ....Read Full Article

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How to choose the right dog for you from a rehoming shelter

7th March 2014

If you have made the very commendable decision to buy or adopt an unwanted dog or puppy from a rehoming shelter rather than buying from a breeder, this is a very responsible decision but not one that is to be undertaken lightly. Dogs within rehoming shelters end up there for all sorts of reasons, from irresponsible previous owners, beh....Read Full Article

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Ovarian remnant syndrome - Why a spayed dog might appear to be in season

7th March 2014

The vast majority of female dogs within the UK are spayed, in order to reduce unwanted pregnancies and avoid contributing to the surplus of dogs without homes all over the UK. The actual spay operation itself, while a major surgery, is relatively straightforward, and most vets perform hundreds of spay procedures every year without inci....Read Full Article