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When Choosing A Pup, Research ‘Breeds’ Results

4 The Love Of Animals

At an NYC puppy shelter a few weeks ago, my mind was just about made up when I met Chester – The cutest Lab puppy I’d ever seen. His large pouty eyes, silky fur-coat, and silly little paws on which he fumbled all over the hay-covered kennel, lured me in like a dog to a bone. The following is a guest post from Kevin Sloan.

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On THE DOG WHO COULDN'T STOP LOVING

Animal Person

And I received confirmation of something I've known since 2004, when we adopted retired racing greyhound, Violet Rays: That there's sort of a critical period for dog-behavior acquisition, and if it's missed, the dog isn't likely to mature into the type of loving being whose behavior we've come to associate with "pet" dogs.

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What To Do If Your Dog Gets A Cold

4 The Love Of Animals

But having a cold is not just exclusive to us humans as our beloved pet dogs can get a cold too. Some possible respiratory problems that your dog may get aside from the normal cold are kennel cough, pneumonia, canine para-influenza, and canine distemper among others. But how do we determine if our dog has a cold?

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Are you ready to get a dog?

4 The Love Of Animals

That adorable bundle of fur with puppy-dog eyes, and the promise to be your best friend forever, is surely going to tug at anyone’s heartstrings. A dog should be a family decision, with the whole family promising to play their part in the care and love of the family pet. Like any pet, dogs cost money. Ask questions.

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Michael Lockwood on Replaceability

Animal Ethics

Many families, especially ones with young children, find that dogs are an asset when they are still playful puppies (capable of keeping the children amused), but become an increasing liability as they grow into middle age, with an adult appetite but sans youthful allure. Suppose, indeed, that a company grows up, 'Disposapup Ltd.',

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