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 Show your support with a magnetic ribbon. Recent Pet News, Tips & Info...3 quick steps to a healthier dog 3 quick steps to a healthier dogNaturally we all want whatever is best for our pet. Sometimes because of our hectic schedules, we tend to put our dog’s care at the bottom of our never ending list or it just becomes a habit of chores we perform daily without giving it to much thought. We stumble out of bed A Great Family Dog A Great Family Dog A breed of dog named the Boxer is known to be very family-friendly and they enjoy being around people. You should treat them as family members. Never underestimate their need for human companionship; this is one of the most notable traits of this breed. Disaster preperation for pets Disaster preperation for pets Just like with personal emergencies, being ready for a disaster will ensure the survival of your dog. If there is a tornado or an earthquake, you will not have any power for up to several weeks. It’s important for you and your dog to Using a muzzle Using a muzzle If you don’t have a muzzle, and you need to immobilize your dog’s mouth because of an injury, make one out of a strip of cloth, rope, necktie, gauze, or a nylon stocking—anything you |
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KuvaszKuvaszAlternative Names: kuvaszok, Hungarian Kuvasz Country of Origin: Hungary History: The kuvasz is an ancient breed that is believed to have arrived in Hungary from Tibet during the 13th century. The breed was developed as a hunter, flock guardian, and companion and became popular with nobility. King Matthias I is said to have kept kuvaszok as bodyguards. The breed’s name means “armed guard of nobility” in Turkish and “archer” in Arabic. It continues to be used as a working dog in Hungary and elsewhere. Physical Description: This is a large, muscular, rectangular dog. The long head has a sloping forehead and slanted dark brown eyes. The nose is large and black and the V shaped drop ears are small. The neck, shoulders, and hindquarters are muscular and the chest is deep. The long tail is set low. There is a double undercoat and long, coarse outer coat. It may be wavy or straight but is shorter on the ears, muzzle, lower legs, and feet. There is a ruff at the neck and feathers on the back of the legs and tail. The coat is white. Height: 26 to 30 inches Weight: 70 to 115 pounds Temperament: The kuvasz is a spirited, sensitive breed, gentle and devoted to family and wary but polite with strangers. It is intelligent and curious and can be independent. Usually good with children, it is protective and can misinterpret benign interactions such as rough play between friends. Activity Level: High Best Owner: The kuvasz does best with an active, dog-experienced family in a rural or suburban home. Special Needs: Exercise, fenced yard, grooming, leashed, positive training, socialization, supervision with children Possible Health Concerns: deafness, eye disorders, hip dysplasia, and other orthopedic problems, thyroid problems, von Willebrand’s disease Share this article on Kuvasz with friends. 
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