Pictures can be found here. Whippets are affectionate, lively, and sweet. They are calm, quiet, and devoted. They are also sensitive, so they should not be roughly treated. They are good with children as long as there is no roughhousing. As always, to avoid small dog syndrome, whippets need a firm and consistent pack leader.
They are good with other dogs, but will chase (and kill) cats and other small animals if given the chance. Household cats that they know and are accustomed to will, however, be left alone.
Whippets are very fast and agile. They need regular opportunities to run on open ground (in a safe area) and need a daily walk. As said before, they love to chase small animals so a fenced yard and a leash is essential.
They are prone to stomach and skin problems, but have a life expectancy of about 12-15 years. They have a short, smooth coat so they are easy to groom. They are average shedders, and their coats are virtually free of "doggie smell".
Whippets are sensitive to the cold, so dog sweaters are advised. They are calm indoors so they will do okay in an apartment as long as they get a lot of exercise.
info source: http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/whippet.htm
Monday, November 28, 2011
Saturday, November 26, 2011
Happy Thanksgiving!
Thanksgiving is the day to give thanks for everything.
Thanks for food,
family,
friends,
possessions,
everything!
Plus, you get to eat mounds of food.
:D
And the mascot of Thanksgiving is, of course, the turkey.
Pictures of turkeys can be found here.
Turkeys are native of the forests in North America. The domestic turkeys are decedents of the wild ones. Domestics are the kind we eat on Thanksgiving.
Females lay about 18 eggs at a time, and they hatch after a 1 month incubation period. Turkeys eat seeds, berries, acorns, and small insects.
Happy Thanksgiving, and try not to "gobble" your food too fast!
Sources:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Domestic_turkey
http://www.kidzone.ws/animals/turkey.htm
Thanks for food,
family,
friends,
possessions,
everything!
Plus, you get to eat mounds of food.
:D
And the mascot of Thanksgiving is, of course, the turkey.
Pictures of turkeys can be found here.
Turkeys are native of the forests in North America. The domestic turkeys are decedents of the wild ones. Domestics are the kind we eat on Thanksgiving.
Females lay about 18 eggs at a time, and they hatch after a 1 month incubation period. Turkeys eat seeds, berries, acorns, and small insects.
Happy Thanksgiving, and try not to "gobble" your food too fast!
Sources:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Domestic_turkey
http://www.kidzone.ws/animals/turkey.htm
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
Dog Breed of the Month: Mastiff
Pictures can be found here. These big, powerful, (slobbery) dogs are gentle giants. They are guard dogs, though they rarely bark. They need to be socialized well, and also need a calm and confidant owner.
Mastiffs are one of the heaviest breeds of dogs; their weight can exceed 200 pounds. They live about 10-12 years. Mastiffs are prone to bloating, and their owners must watch out for hip displysia among other ailments.
These dogs like to be lazy, but they do need a daily walk at least. They will do okay in apartments since they are pretty inactive indoors. Their short, smooth coat is easy to groom, and Mastiffs are average shedders.
Overall, Mastiffs are sweet, intelligent dogs that are very affectionate.
info source: http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/mastiff.htm
Mastiffs are one of the heaviest breeds of dogs; their weight can exceed 200 pounds. They live about 10-12 years. Mastiffs are prone to bloating, and their owners must watch out for hip displysia among other ailments.
These dogs like to be lazy, but they do need a daily walk at least. They will do okay in apartments since they are pretty inactive indoors. Their short, smooth coat is easy to groom, and Mastiffs are average shedders.
Overall, Mastiffs are sweet, intelligent dogs that are very affectionate.
info source: http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/mastiff.htm
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