The concept of selective breeding was first discovered in the mid-1800s by the Austrian monk Johann Mendel. He presented two “laws” that fell into obscurity until their rediscovery in the early 20th century. Mendel’s first law stated that if two parents of pure strains cross and differ in a single trait for which one has…

When looking for a pedigree Persian kitten, you will find a WIDE range of prices depending on the breeder you talk to. In your local classifieds you can find “purebred Persian kittens” for $ 150- $ 300. Online, you will see prices ranging from $ 400 to $ 2,500 (sometimes more), depending on the cattery…

In my ongoing research on dog rescue groups, I have discovered an alarming change that some groups are making in their adoption contracts. A new article is being added to the contract that effectively gives the rescue group the “right” to Get back the dog you adopted to anytime in the future. A rescue group…

They ask me what to look for in a vet all the time. I had a conversation with one of my vets a few months ago and wondered what was going on at vet conferences. I was shocked. First, they are usually held in some luxury resort with many prominent speakers discussing pet food and…

Goldendoodles – the most wonderful pets you could hope for. Unless, of course, they jump on you and knock you down. Or they chew on an electrical cord. Or you are allergic and the endless shedding bothers you. I’ve had my goldendoodles for three years, and (like kids) the pleasures outweigh the grievances, at least…

Three years ago, my children and I were adjusting to life without their father. They needed someone or something to hug and so did I. So on Labor Day 2007, I loaded the kids into the car, remembered to bring some towels, and headed out to Amish country, where puppy prices were in line with…

It has been almost a year since I had a very bad experience with the rescue of a local puppy mill. That experience led me to begin researching the various aspects of puppy mills and dog rescues. In this research, I have come across far too many activities that are the work of truly sordid…

Some exasperated dog owners have asked me, “How do you train a Pit Bull not to bite?” My answer is always: “That depends.” It will be easier to get your Pitbull to stop biting if it is a puppy. Unfortunately, if your Pitbull is past the puppy stage, breaking the biting habit will be more…

A Great Dane is a huge dog that is a great family dog ​​and can fend off children. A Havanese rescue dog, if you look at the information available, is not a huge dog and would probably have to run away from children. The Havanese does not grow very large, as he is usually only…

People often say that a family is perfect and complete only when there are parents, children, and a lovable dog. One of people’s best options as a pet is a puppy. The reason for this is that puppies have great lovable appeal. The children in the family especially love puppies and they like to play…