The Leonberger is a breed which comes from the city of Leonberg near the foothills of the Black Forest of Germany. The Mayor of Leonberg, Heir Heinrich Essig, developed this dog for one reason only, he wanted to breed a dog that would resemble the lion depicted on the crest of his town. He accomplished this by breeding a Saint Bernard to a Newfoundland, then breeding the offspring to a Pyrenean Mountain dog, in 1907. He thus produced what the rest of the dog world considered a “crossbreed”. However, the good looks and personality of the dog won over the hearts of many and it soon became popular not only in Germany but throughout Europe. The dog has the web foot typical of the Newfoundland and the burly good humor of both the Newf and the Saint, while the Pyrenean Mountain dog contributed some herding and guarding instinct. The Leonberger very nearly became extinct during the World Wars. Read the rest of this entry »

Have you seen beagle dogs? You probably own one. But, do you know that beagles by nature are fun loving? Do you know that just like the rest of the hounds, they love to chase something that catches their attention? Well, beagle dogs are known throughout the world as one perfect choice for family pet. They are owned and raised by hundreds of families these days simply for the reason that beagle dogs make a great companion, even for kids.

Origin of Beagles

Beagle dogs were originally developed as a cross bred between the popular Harrier dogs and the many other breeds in England that belong to the hound family. According to several researches, the beagles were developed for one particular purpose – to use them for hunting. Read the rest of this entry »

Did you know that your goldfish can live for over 10 years? Under the right conditions he can live even longer but most never make it past the first year! If you want your goldfish to live long and healthy lives, you’ve got to provide the proper environment.

It’s a common misconception that a goldfish can live in a tiny bowl. In order for him to survive for any length of time, you’ll need to do frequent water changes and cleanings of the bowl – that’s a lot of work and living in a bowl isn’t much fun so it’s best to keep your fish in a regular tank with a proper filtration system. Read the rest of this entry »

Siamese cats are wonderful people-loving cats. They are stubborn and demanding and it’s difficult to deny them anything. Some Siamese see the world outside and won’t take no for answer. They slip out between our legs as we walk in with groceries. They howl at the window. They stand by the door, watching us, waiting for an opportunity.

It’s tough not to give in, but by not giving in, your cat will live a longer and better life. Cars are only one danger to outdoor cats. Other dangers include strangers, and dogs. Other people can steal a cat. Knowingly or unknowingly, a neighbor might leave out a poison. Dogs can frighten a cat and disorient it. Dogs can attack. Read the rest of this entry »

Specific techniques are needed when grooming your Siberian Husky because of their double-coat. The Siberian Husky breed has a woolly undercoat with a layer of longer, harsher outer coat that grows through the undercoat. This type of coat allows them to have insulation against the cold or heat. The male Siberian Husky will shed at least once a year and the female will shed their coat about twice a year. If there is high humidity or excessive heat then the shedding will be worse. Three to six weeks is the typical time period for the shedding process and then the new coat will start growing within the following three to four months.

You should groom your dog daily during the shedding period and regular brushing between those periods is necessary in order to take care of any excess loose hairs. By maintaining a weekly grooming pattern you can avoid the continuous shedding of hair that is common with other dog breeds. Read the rest of this entry »