Advantages of Spaying:
1.Prevent unplanned puppies, and eliminates the medical risks associated with giving birth.You would be helping to alleviate the dog overpopulation problem. Many unwanted dogs are destroyed. The more pets spayed or neutered, the fewer dogs will have to be destroyed.
2.No more messy heat cycle. During a heat cycle female dogs pass bloody fluid for about ten days, twice a year, constant care must be taken to avoid stains on carpets and furniture in homes. Spaying your dog eliminates this problem.
3.Reduces the risk of breast cancer. Spaying means removing the uterus and ovaries this therefore means your dog cannot suffer from uterine and ovarian cancers, and a life-threatening uterus infection known as pyometra.
4.Eliminates the problem of stray males camping in your yard and decreases her desire to roam and breed.

Neutering
A Male dog is Neutered by the surgical removal of the testicles. Neutering is technically known as a orchidectomy. Most veterinarians recommend neutering around 6 months of age. Evidence suggests that a dog who has been neutered young is much calmer in the house and outside.

Advantages of Neutering:

Reduce Unwanted Puppies

1.Neutering your male dog involves removal of the testicles, therefore neutering prevents testicular cancer and may prevent prostate problems.
2.Lowers the risk from perianal cancers and hernias, and prostate cancer.
3.He will be less aggressive towards other males without the male hormone testosterone.
4.He will no longer driven to roam in search of a mate, reducing risk of him becoming lost and being involved in a road traffic accident.

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Doggy Fact: Pekingese dog breed was once known as a “Sleeve Dog”

On ceremonial occasions they had certain functions to perform, such as carrying the hem of the Emperors robes in their mouths and barking to announce his arrival. In the Han Dynasty it was known as the Sleeve dog. They were used as a a source of warmth, as they were small enough to be put inside the sleeves of a garment. It was not until 1860 that the Pekingese was to become well known outside China. Considered to be sacred and much cherished, the theft of one of these dogs was punishable by death.

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Other Names: Central Asian Ovtcharka
The word “ovcharka” (pronounced “uhf-’chAr-ka”) is a Russian word meaning something between “livestock guardian dog”, “shepherd’s dog” and “sheepdog”. Believed to be the most ancient guardian dog breed in the world and as the name suggests it originates from Central Asia.

Central Asian Ovcharka is the ancestor of all breeds, certainly the Tibetan Mastiff often thought to be the oldest breed is a descendent of the Central Asian Ovcharka not its ancestor. They were bred by the shepherds for the protection of their livestock against large predators, such as wolves and leopards. They have several different physical aspects all recognized as correct, thus making them more of a breed group rather than a simple standard breed. Still quite rare outside of its native land, the Central Asian Ovcharka is slowly gaining recognition in other countries.

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Passive Smoking – Your Dog

Constant exposure to cigarette smoke is certainly not going to make your dog fitter, healthier or happier. Dogs living with smokers are more likely to develop serious conditions such as asthma, nasal and sinus cancer, as well as lung cancer. If more than one family member smokes the greater the risk your dog will be diagnosed with cancer.
If someone in your house smokes look out for your dog wheezing, coughing or struggling to breathe. If your dog tries to leave the room when someone is smoking it may be a sign that this is making life difficult for them. Cigarette fumes have a bad affect on a pet dog’s eyes and nose. A dog’s eyes will look and feel sore after cigarette smoke as it affects their blood vessels.
Puppies have smaller lungs and their immune systems are less developed than in older dogs and this makes them more vulnerable to infection. They also breathe faster, meaning they take the chemicals in very quickly. Passive smoking is bad for dogs of all ages.

Dogs spend a lot of time sleeping indoors where they may be constantly breathing in stale cigarette smoke. But not only do dogs breathe in cigarette smoke, damaging their lungs in the process, but it also accumulates in their fur, making them smelly and uncomfortable, and are at risk from ingesting harmful chemicals if they lick their fur.

Cigarettes are posionous to dogs if eaten. Also please note that nicotine patches are toxic and so is nicotine chewing gum. 10mg per 1kg is a toxic dose.

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Don’t Smoke around your dog go outside instead. Even going into another room is not effective because 85% of smoke is invisible and does not smell. Dispose of cigarette butts safely don’t leave them lying around where your dog could easily eat them. Better still Give Up Smoking altogether.

No Smoke = Healthier Dog

Welsh Pembroke Corgi

Queen Elizabeth II has owned more than 30 Pembroke Welsh Corgis since 1944 when she was given her first, Susan, as an 18th birthday present. It is this high profile which has caused the breed to be so popular in the UK
After the death of two of her corgis from cancer early in 2009 the Queen decided not to breed any more litters from her remaining dogs. In the past, each corgi bitch was allowed one litter. The puppies were never sold, but those that were not kept were given to good homes.
The corgis have enjoyed life as Britain’s most privileged pets. They live in palaces and castles, travel in chauffeur-driven limousines, fly by private plane or helicopter and are carried down aircraft steps by aides.
They live in a boxroom that holds their wicker baskets, raised a few inches off the floor to avoid draughts. It is situated in the royal apartments, around which the dogs wander at will.

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The Heartbreaking Story of Bertie and Billy

Bertie lived for only 190 days, Billy lived for only 198 days. RIP Little Ones

Brought to Bulldog Rescue at Only 5 months old suffering severe Demodex Mange, although Bulldog Rescue tried everything they could to save Billy and Bertie they sadly both lost their lives. Read the full story of Bertie and Billy

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Importance of Worming Your Dog

Not only can worms make your dog sick, some species of worms can also be transferred to humans, eek!, with children being most at risk. Adult dogs should be wormed every 3 months.
Worms in Dogs

Symptoms to look out for include:
1.Dull coat
2.Weight loss
3.Appetite loss
4.Pot-bellied appearance
5.Coughing
6.Low energy level
7.Diarrhea
8.Vomiting

Treatment
Dog Worming tablets are available from your vet or local pet store. You need to know the weight of your dog for the treatment to be effective.

Controlling Worms
Regular worming of all dogs, including puppies and pregnant bitches, will minimise infestation of your pet and prevent infection of humans. It is also important to maintain a hygienic environment:

1.Remove faeces from litter trays and children’s sand pits and dispose of thoroughly
2.Clean sleeping areas regularly
3.Feed your dog quality cooked or tinned meat – no offal
4.Always wash your hands after handling your pet and before eating, and remember that it is particularly important for children to be taught this
5.Do not let pets lick your face
6.Use a complete flea control programme
7.Worm your dog every 3 months even if you think he doesn’t have them as not all worm can been seen by the naked eye.

Bichon Frise

Bichon Frise Quick Facts:
1. Also known as the “Tenerife Dog” as Spanish Sailors are thought to have brought this breed with them to the Canary Islands.
2. Although desecended from the water spaniel the Bichon Frise’s main purpose was simply as a companion dog.
3. King Henry III of France (1574-1589) loved these dogs so much he used to carry them with him at all times in a basket tied with ribbons around his neck.

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