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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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Adopting a Small DogIf you want to have a dog to keep in your apartment, then a small dog is what you need.Not sure yet what to choose? It depends on what you find more suitable for your personality and on what the things you like most in a dog are. A small dog is always cute and full of charm. But this is often not enough. * Looks They obviously are important. You can chose some funny looking dog, short face or not, or you can go for a more serious looking one. Long hair means trouble with maintenance, but this is what makes a great looking small dog. Unlike the common belief, short hair may also involve shedding a lot. * Behavior I say that behavior is more important than looks, and, if you are a dog owner, you now I'm right. A dog who is not really „trainable” means trouble even if it is a small dog. You can have some not very pleasant surprises when you get back from work like chewed carpets or furniture, wardrobe mess, dirt all over the place, destroyed pillows or sofa and so on. * Size You can choose slimmer and shorter or sturdier breeds, depending on your likes. They will be easy to transport and to carry around with you. You can use a kennel or a handbag or even your purse. Chihuahua, Shih Tzu, Papillion, Toy Poodle and Pug are some of the smallest dog breeds. * Purpose Do you want a watch dog? Well then, you should look somewhere else. A barking small dog is almost never taken seriously by a burglar. Moreover, small dogs are usually very fond of people so they will never be good watchdogs. However, some of the breeds may not accept being around strangers too easily so there might be some growling or barking when somebody else than a family member comes around. Do you want a companion for your kid? This is not such a bad idea as long as you teach your kid how to be responsible for his or her new pet. Small dogs are generally great with children. Do you want a loyal companion? Then you should get yourself such a dog as long as you do not plan to leave him alone for more time than you spend staying with him. As you need companionship, so does the dog. All in all, small dogs are excellent pets. They are easier to take care of then the large breeds. You only need short walks and little physical exercise to keep them fit. Of course, this does not mean that you have to be less responsible. It is very important that you are well informed about the special features of the breed you choose in order to have a healthy and happy dog. There are many benefits of owning a small dog and you do not need much to keep him happy, just a heart big enough. Share this article on Adopting a Small Dog with friends. 
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