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 Show your support with a magnetic ribbon. Recent Pet News, Tips & Info...The Aryan MolossusOnce a Warrior, Today a Loyal Companion and a Family-Protector Should you ever decide that you need a big dog, with an imposing posture, which can look threatening and majestic at the same time, the Aryan Molossus is definitely one breed that you must take into consideration. The Armant The Egyptian Dog with a Lot of Love to Give To some of you, the Armant is better known as the “Egyptian Sheepdog” and, just as the name suggests it, it was bred to be a herding dog. However, in ancient times, it was used mostly as a guard dog. This breed is originally from Egypt and named after the town of Armant. Its loyalty and agility are the two main characteristics which make this dog special. The Atlas Terrier The Small Dog With a Massive Dose of Energy At a glimpse, the Atlas Terrier can be easily mistaken with the Jack Russell Terrier. However, there are some differences that may help you tell these two cousins apart. Before deciding to buy or adopt a dog of this breed, there are some things that you have to take into consideration. Unfortunately, this is quite a rare breed of dogs in our days. Anglos-Francaises de Petite Venerie It Is Impossible Not to Love Them Anglos-Francaises de Petite Venerie are the smallest dogs in the Anglos-Francais category. However, the name „Petite”, meaning „small”, is not at all referring to the size of the dogs, but to the game they are after. Even if they've been around since the 16th century, today, these dogs are not easy to find. So if you have decided to adopt one, you can be sure that you will have a unique pet. |
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Quarantine and Pet Travel LawsIf you are thinking about traveling to Hawaii or outside of the U.S. with your dog, make sure to check rules and regulations. The following are dog related laws for some popular destinations, visit the Bureau of Consular Affairs site at www.travel.state.govHawaii: Hawaii has a quarantine period of up to 120 days. When specific pre and post arrival requirements are met, animals may qualify for a 30-day quarantine or the 5 day or less program that went into effect on June 30, 2003. Some of the requirements include being microchipped, having had the OIE-FAVN rabies blood test, having fulfilled specific rabies vaccination requirements of the dog’s lifetime, and having been treated for ticks. For complete checklist of the requirements to qualify for the 30 day or 5 day program go to: www.hawaiiag.org/hdoa/ai_aqs_info.htm Canada: There is no quarantine for dogs traveling to Canada. All dogs older than three months require signed and dated veterinary certificates verifying that they have been vaccinated against rabies within the last three years. The certificate must clearly identify the animal. Dogs younger than three months do not need a certificate or rabies vaccination. All animals must be in good health when they arrive. For more information, go to www.inspection.gv.ca/english/anima/heasan/import/dogse.shtml Mexico: U.S. visitors to Mexico must present a pet health certificate signed by a veterinarian registered in the U.S. and issued not more than 10 days before the animal enters Mexico. Visitors must present proof that their dog was vaccinated against rabies, viral hepatitis, leptospirosis, and distemper not less than 15 days or more than one year before arrival, and vaccinated against parvovirus not less than 15 days or more than 150 days before arrival. For the most current information on traveling with pets to Mexico, contact the Mexican consulate in your area. To find the consulate office nearest you, go to www.mexiconline.com/consulate.htm Share this article on Quarantine and Pet Travel Laws with friends. 
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