Animals Library: 2012

Basketball toys and jerseys for dogs

Dog owners are well aware of how distinct and unique doggy personalities are, with different dogs having a myriad of interests which are just as diverse the interests of different people can be.Basketball stands to be something a number of dogs share a common interest in, paving the way for the popularity of basketball toys and jerseys for dogs.In 1997, a movie entitled Air Bud recognized how interested dogs are with basketball, with the story touching up on how basketball became the common vantage point for two complete strangers, a boy and a runaway Golden Retriever.As Golden Retrievers are

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Taking Care of Your French Bulldog

One of the fastest growing popular dog breeds are French bulldogs. These dogs originated from a mixture of bulldogs and terriers, and are a favorite amongst small to medium sized families and celebrities. Probably, this breed got highlighted when celebrity host Martha Stuart showed her French bulldog on her shows and showed how energetic and playful the breed can be. A small sized dog, frenchies are easy to maintain, well in temperament and have little known health problems. Here are a few tips to help you take better care of your French bulldog. DietSince frenchies are small dogs, you should

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Poodle

It’s nearly impossible not to talk about poodles in general dog breed discussions, given how popular poodles are as toy dogs.Believed to be originally bred for water retrieval excursions during hunting sessions, the poodle is argued to have hailed from Germany where it was once called the pudelhound, taking after the word pudel which translates to “to splash about”.Bred in miniature, toy dog sizes, poodles are typically small, with their masters often found carrying them around as though they were cats.The direct-to-video sequel of Open Season, the 2006 released Open Season 2, featured a pood

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Wildebeest

Wildebeest are commonly mistaken as “wilderbeast”, a mistake that is borne from how the mammal’s name is spelled.But as commonly misspelled as its name is, the popularity of the wildebeest is one that mirrors with the lions of Africa, given the fact that they are among the lion’s well documented preferred types of prey.The 1966 movie Born Free had featured a wildebeest or two, something which couldn’t have been avoided given that the movie told the story of a lion being adopted by a couple.Also referred to as the gnu, the wildebeest is a hoofed and horned mammal of the antelope genus, one tha

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Deadliest Sea Snake

Sea snakes are known to have one of the strong and mighty venoms but there are also other species of sea snakes that are unique and docile and do not have much venom. Of all the sea snakes in the world, which one is the deadliest? What is the gauge of tagging it as deadliest?There is a snake bite alone that contains more than enough venom to kill 50 people. The number of casualties is about twice as much as the most venomous terrestrial snakes like the King Cobra, the rattlesnake and the Black Mamba.The Beaked Sea Snake (Enhydrina schistosa) is notorious, aggressive and vouches for nine out o

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Animals in Space

Animals in space has long been explored by the realms of science fiction, but as it has come to be known, a number of actual animals going to space has been documented over the past 50 or so years.Just as animals are utilized as test subjects for human-consumption products (though this is now being frowned upon in most modern societies), animals were heavily utilized during the early days of space travel and exploration, with records dating back to the 1940s.In 1978, a movie entitled The Cat From Outer Space managed to draw attention the prospect of animal space test subjects coming back to E

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Pomeranians

Pomeranians are a popular type of Spitz, whose small physiques have made them the poster dog for toy dogs, a status which it arguably shares with the poodle.Made more popular during the 17th Century when the royals and nobles of England kept Pomeranians as pets, Pomeranians are also referred to as “Dwarf Spitz”, as well as the more commonly encountered household term, “Pompom”.In 2003, a comedy entitled Quigley was released, telling the story of how a despicable man was reincarnated as a Pomeranian, tasked to undo some of the damage he had done when he was alive. Starring Gary Busy, Curtis Ar

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Emperor Penguin Facts

Emperor penguins were the stars of the Happy Feet series of movies, with Happy Feet 2 released last year.Revisiting the world of Mumble and touching up on the inherent talents of Erik, Mumble’s son, the second Happy Feet movie bore the same entertainment quality of the first, making it a heartwarming story that is enjoyable for audiences of all ages.Being the largest of 17 known penguin species, it really is no wonder why Happy Feet focused on Emperor Penguins, a penguin species that is known to stay in the Antarctic all year long. Given the fact that a lot of Antarctic creatures are known to

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Christmas and the poodle-marmaduke mix

When talking about Christmas, reindeers tend to be the most popular animal associated with the season, a status that is borne from the Santa Claus lore, where Santa’s magical sled is drawn by flying reindeers.Dogs are not particularly associated with Christmas, but one breed has steadily been gaining an association with the season, a reputation that hails from the live-action revival of the classic How The Grinch Stole Christmas by Dr. Seuss.Originally published as a children’s book in 1957, the remake of How The Grinch Stole Christmas was released in 2000, and featured a poodle and marmaduke

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Elephant Rumbling Explained

If you try to stand beside an elephant you might feel a gush of wind or perhaps a vibration on the chest area. Are you scared? Yes, you have every reason to be, but it’s not the thudding on the chest brought about by your heavy heartbeat. This may be a surprise but the sound comes from the animal situated just beside you. It is called elephant rumbling. Elephants are one of the highly intelligent animals yet they are the ones with the least form of communication. Unlike cats that purr and dogs that bark, elephants have some form of communication and vocalization.Apart from the trumpeting soun

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Man’s Best Friend Proves Itself Again

Any pet at home can be considered man’s best friend but why is it that the dog is often times referred to as man’s best friend? Lassie and many dog heroes out there have shown how they can be relied upon whenever we need them. There are virtually many instances why the dog can always be trusted. You name countless dog heroes that have in one way or another saved people’s lives. Just recently, it has proven itself worthy of its name again.Ashapoo, a trusted canine never left the side of his owner’s two-year-old grandson, Peyton Myrick while the little boy was lost in the woods.The boy was with

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Tips on giving your Dog a Home Checkup

Sometimes, we’re too busy to drive out to the vet and have our dog checked on. Regularcheckups can actually help your dog live longer and stay healthier. Some dog owners would set up appointments every other month, but many of them can't commit to these schedules. However, there are a few things that you can do at home to check on your dog’s health. Doing a self-check up on your dog can help you spot common health concerns.Here are some tips to get you started. Calm the dog downMany dogs normally hate going to the vet because they associate the trip to an unpleasant feeling, such as the pain

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Do Otters Make Good Pets?

What exactly are otters? Although not easily pronounced, otter comes from the old English word oter - its most suitable rhyme is the word water which surprisingly, according to Wikipedia came from the root word derived from the word otter itself. Whatever the semantics, needless to say, Otters are water animals, which best befits its rhyming word.Specifically, Otters are the largest members of the weasel family. Other members related to this mammal are the badgers, the polecats and the wolverines. It is just one species out of the 13 known and living species of semiaquatic mammals that primar

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Picardy Shepherd

Picardy Shepherds, also known as the Berger Picard, are a French breed of dogs, made popular in the movie adaptation of the classic Because of Winn-Dixie novel.Released in 2005, the movie was based on a 2000-released children’s novel authored by Kate DiCamillo, with the story told the tale of a young10-year old girl and how she came across a dog in the Winn-Dixie supermarket.With the dog causing some trouble in the venue, the girl claimed that it was hers, thus paving the way for a unique heartwarming tale about the value of love in the family.As a dog breed, Picardy Shepherds are known for t

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Free Ranging Dogs

As it is no secret that there are dogs kept by masters and dogs wandering the streets freely, the concern over free ranging dogs is one that takes on a tiered structure, with different enforcement entities having their take on the issue.The 1974 film entitled Benji clearly illustrated how the life of a free ranging stray dog goes, with Benji, a lovable and pleasant mixed breed dog charming different people who refer to him by different names.In today’s setting, however, such a setup cannot be described as applicable, given how strict and controlled the proliferation of free ranging dogs are.T

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Bouvier des Flandres

It may not sound like it, but there is a dog breed known as Bouvier des Flanders, typically shortened as Bouviers.Originally kept as herding dogs, the Bouvier des Flanders hails from Flanders, and was generally kept in farms, not just as herd dogs but also for various functions and work-related tasks like cattle droving and even pulling carts. With male Bouviers known to weigh as much as 54 kilograms, the Bouvier is certainly a big dog breed, with a rugged look that matches with its “sturdy” all around role in the farm.The 1999 released movie, A Dog of Flanders, featured a Bouvier des Flander

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Animals Library

Basketball toys and jerseys for dogs

Taking Care of Your French Bulldog

Poodle

Wildebeest

Deadliest Sea Snake

Animals in Space

Pomeranians

Emperor Penguin Facts

Christmas and the poodle-marmaduke mix

Elephant Rumbling Explained

Man’s Best Friend Proves Itself Again

Tips on giving your Dog a Home Checkup

Do Otters Make Good Pets?

Picardy Shepherd

Free Ranging Dogs

Bouvier des Flandres

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