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What Determines the Colors of Eggshells?

The color and breed of the chicken determines the eggshell color. In other words, genetics controls the color. While the egg is formed in the reproductive tract of the hen, pigments are deposited on the shell. The brown pigment is ooporphyrin, and the bluish-green pigment is oocyanin. The brown pigm

Puppies 101: Everything You Need to Know about These Super Cute Pets

It's all about puppies! Whether you are getting your first puppy or just need a refresher course, this is what you'll need to know about puppies. From welcoming your new puppy home, to training and health information, these tips will help you get your puppy on the right track to adulthood.

Enjoy Travelling In The Car With Your Dog

A day trip with your dog can be a very enjoyable experience, especially if you go prepared for every eventuality. Let's face it, to make the day go well for ourselves we might take food, drink, spare shoes, tissues, wipes, jacket, map etc., you get the picture. Our canine companion will need th

How to Care for a Shitzu Dog

Adding a Shitzu dog to your family can be a great way to bring excitement and fun to your home. You must know how to properly care for this particular breed, though, since some aspects of its care differs from other dog breeds. Ideally you should learn this in advance before your dog comes to your h

How to Remove Dog Hair in the Laundry

Dog breeds with double coats of hair such as the Siberian husky, malamute, collie, corgi, golden retriever and Labrador retriever are very prone to shedding. The fine fur that comprises their undercoat tends to stick to clothing, pet beds, blankets and carpeting. However, dog hair can be effectively

Dog Diarrhea Treatment - The Things You Really Need to Know

We treat our dogs like children, they are part of the family. So if they get diarrhea, we obviously want to ensure that they receive the best dog diarrhea treatment and care. Vet bills can be very expensive though. Luckily, I discovered a way where you can successfully self-diagnose your pet and sav

I Got A Puppy For Christmas - Now What?

A lot of thought goes into buying a new puppy. Are we ready for the responsibility, what breed should we get, can we afford a new puppy? Now that you have made a decision, what do you need to be ready when you bring your new puppy home?

How to Stop Morning Barking

Dogs can bark for many reasons. Some dogs bark because they crave attention, while others bark out of boredom or loneliness. Dogs that make it a habit to bark in the morning when they are fully recharged from sleeping can become a nuisance to the owners and their neighbors. They will have to unlearn

The Expected Sizes of Toy Poodles

The American Kennel Club uses height to determine the sizes of poodles. Toy poodles generally are less than 10 inches tall from the highest point of their shoulders to the ground. The weight of an adult toy poodle varies from 6 to 9 pounds. According to Toy Poodle News, female toy poodles generally

How to Socialize Two Male Dogs

Dogs are pack animals by nature and they establish a dominance hierarchy early, with one dog becoming the pack leader. This tendency remains in domesticated dogs. While a dog will accept you as a pack leader if you exert authority, it will compete with another dog to establish dominance. Socializing

Fix Barking Dog Problems - Take the Bad Out of His Bark

Is your barking dog driving you mad? Excessive barking often lands dogs in the shelter. What's worse, it puts your pup at risk from the people in your block. Even if your neighbors are not the type who take things into their own hands, a barking dog can get you in trouble with the law. And unle

Jack Russell Puppy Care

Jack Russell puppy care tips and tricks are discussed in this article. Learn more about how to care for your new puppy here today!

How to Stop Excessive Dog Barking

Dogs will always be dogs. All dogs use barking as a means of communication. They use barks to vocalize as humans talk to express themselves.

How to Stop Dog Peeing in House

Believe it or not, as much as 20% of all dog behavior problems are indicated as elimination issues. That's a lot of people having trouble with their dog's urination and defecation habits.

Puppy Training Guide - How to Stop Your Dog From Begging

"Just a tiny piece of roast, please?" your dog seems to be saying with its big, brown eyes. It breaks your heart to say no. But, guess what? If you love your puppy, you'll have to. Once you start giving in to the begging, you have as good as doomed your pup to a lifetime of begging.

Havanese Puppy Training

The Havanese is a small, long-haired dog bred for companionship. Havanese puppies' hair is shorter than the adults, but grows up to 8 inches long as the puppy ages. Havanese puppies come in many colors, including cream, white, silver, gold, black and blue. The Havanese puppy is a friendly, affection