West Highland WhiteTerrier Grooming - Key Considerations

Whether you intend to show your Westie, or keep him for a household pet, the first key to West Highland Terrier grooming is to start while he is a puppy. Take your Westie to his first groomer appointment after he has had all of his shots, at approximately 14 weeks. Acclimate your dog to the grooming process, and he will grow to accept it as part of his natural routine. If you intend to groom your...

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Dog Lover Gift Ideas

Kelli Swan


Following are a few Dog Lover Gift Ideas to jump-start your shopping:
Many Dog Lovers like to accessorize their pets in style! Check out colorful "Pet Wear" for that prized pooch. Favorite articles include Elastic Neck Ruffs and Bandana-syle Skollars which slide over the collar, eliminating messy strings and velcro. One talented artisan selling these items is Pammer's Pet Wear.
Another great Dog Lover Gift Idea is Embroidered Collars and Leashes. These are terrific items. This is a opportunity to purchase a personalized gift at a relatively low cost. And, if you chose to add a phone number to Spot's name, the collar and/or leash may be a life-saver one day should Spot gets lost!
Dog Treats are always in demand and welcomed as a gift by any Dog Lover. Try searching for either "Holistic" and/or "Organic" Dog Treats to find the very best products. The word "Natural" has been a bit over-used in advertising and is therefore not a premium search word. One last note: When you purchase Organic Treats, you buy not only a top-quality gift item, but you also help Organic Producers!
For a truly luxurious Dog Lover Gift, try a New Zealand Sheepskin Rug! These rugs are made from natural sheepskin, and are even machine washable. They are incredibly soft, and make much nicer resting places for dogs than synthetic rugs and pads. Some of the best rugs come straight from New Zealand to you -- from www.outofnz.com.
Always appreciated by the Dog Lover is a Gift of Dog Art. Try a Limited Edition Dog Art Print as a very special gift. As Limited Edition Prints are signed and numbered by the artist, they have inherent value, but tend to cost much less than original works of art. A wide variety of Dog Breed Art Prints are available. Try entering "Dog Breed Art Print" into your favorite search engine and add a specific Dog Breed to the search criteria.
Here is an idea for Doberman Pinscher Dog Lovers: Special Needs Dobermans holds frequent auctions of Doberman-Related items. (www.doberman911.org/auctions/currentauctions.html) You can bid on and win a special gift AND contribute to the needs of some truely special Dobers!
Also, for the special Greyhound Dog Lover in your life, try visiting the Houston GPA (Greyhound Pets of America) website -- www.gpahouston.org. They have a large Gift Shop stocked full of Greyhound related gifts!
About the author: Artist and Dog Lover Kelli Swan specializes in Pencil Drawings and Graphic Design Services. Her artwork is available through http://www.pencilplace.com. Her Horse Lover Gifts and Dog Lover Gifts are at: http://www.cafepress.com/kelliswan. Kelli's Graphic Design Services are listed at http://www.cygnetgraphics.com and her Gift Ideas are at http://animallovergiftplace.com.

Boxer Complete Profile

Key Facts: Size: Medium Height: 53 - 61 cm (21 - 24 inches) Weight: 28 - 30 kg (62 - 66 lb) Life Span: 12 years Grooming: Easy Exercise: Demanding Feeding: Medium Temperament: Fearless & energetic Country of Origin: Germany AKC Group: Working Temperament: The Boxer is intelligent, alert, fearless, loyal and self-assured. Boxers are very extroverted with high levels of energy and they are often boisterous. This breed are bright and friendly when playing and are determined and brave when aroused. Boxers can be distrustful of strangers and make good watchdogs and guard dogs. They respond well to...

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Dog Training: Here's How You Can Stop Your Dog From Pulling On The Leash During Walks

Pulling on the leash is one of the most common misbehaviors seen on all kinds of dogs. Puppies and adult dogs alike can often be seen taking their owners for walks, instead of the other way around. Pulling on the leash can be much more than an annoying habit. Leash pulling can lead to escape in the case of a break in the collar or leash, and an out of control, off leash dog can be both destructive and dangerous to itself and to others. Leash pulling can result from a variety of different things. In some cases, the dog may simply be so excited to go for a walk that he or she is unable to control...

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