Tummy Ache!

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Uh-Oh!So after our trip to the park last week Ace started having really bad gas...and when I say bad gas...I mean BAD. Like nothing I have ever smelled before...hahaWhen we put our heads together and a little googling action, we remembered that Ace had drank out of the river that he was playing in. We had tried to stop him, but it was too late!
He was fine until the evening when the gas started.*Ow Ma, my tummy hurts*

Poor little guy. He barely touched his dinner (which never happens) and he had a bit of the *runs*...eek!
It was a very different and unique experience when it was time for bed and I walked into our room and had to open a window it was so smelly! Aw Ace...I figured if he seemed to be getting worse or it didn't clear up soon enough we would call the vet. Luckily it cleared up after just a day and a lot of CLEAN water drinking!Online it said that if the water isn't moving (and even if it is) there can be bacteria that can make us sick! ;(We will most Certainly be going back to the park, but we are going to be REALLY careful to not let Ace drink the water!
Ace is back in business!*Ma, you better not blog about this...*

We also wanted to let you know about our newest blogger friend...another MINI AUSSIE! yay!!!

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Swimming with your Best Friend :D

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On Sunday Ace met his *cousin* doggy Baxter! He is actually daddy's cousins' doggie! Baxter is a giant black lab and is about 3 years old!
We went over for a nice lunch and brought Ace along for some play time. Daddy's cousins house has a super cute pond that Baxter swims in so of course once we got there and Baxter and Ace met, Baxter immediately showed Ace his pond! It was so cute because at first you could tell Ace was a little bit nervous about the water but Baxter jumped right in! Sure enough Ace crept towards the edge and at first tried to climb on Baxter's back, but once that didn't work he went right in and swam around!We were so proud!
After hours of running, playing chase, swimming, eating snacks, and climbing on everything you could tell the two pups were done-zo haha.
Sadly Baxter, at only 3 years old, has really bad hips. His family noticed just after they had brought him home and as he grew it got worse. There is a long and complicated series of surgeries that can be done, but they are not gauranteed to help and could cause him a lot of pain. With some different supplements and lots of swimming (low impact) he seems to be a very happy guy! Daddy's cousins said they have never seen him running so much. He and Ace are thick as thieves! We are already planning our next play time!



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Celebrating Mommy's Birthday!

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Today was a wonderful birthday (mine) and Canada Day! yay July 1st!The highlight was this morning when for the FIRST time, Ace jumped up into our bed all on his own and snuggled with me for 10 whole minutes! I feel like maybe he was trying to say *Happy Birthday? Thank you for feeding & loving me everyday?*...hey I can dream haha!We spent the beautiful cool morning walking through the park and splashing in the river. Ace is sure becoming a great swimmer. We are very proud :DI can tell once he swims a nice lap he walks out and struts his stuff as if to say "Hey ma, dad! Did you guys see those moves out there?!?!"
After a lengthy park playtime Ace got a deep clean! (He gets SO grimy at the park)He might be the cleanest dog ever. He has actually grown to really enjoy his baths and jumps in the shower if he gets a chance. This is such an improvement from a few months ago when he would whine and cry and struggle to get out.Now if we could only get him to shake off....he usually just stands there and waits to be dried while he is sopping wet! SO CUTE :D
While Ace napped I dragged Daddy out for an adventure (and besides, he said I could pick out a birthday gift) hehe.We shopped a bit and I must say I totally recommend signing up for Sephora's beauty insiders club...they give you free gifts on your birthday WITHOUT a purchase! haha Oh how I love free things.Ace loves free things as well as when I returned home he thought the little gift pack was for him and stole it, ran away with it and tried to eat it...*sigh* Dog & makeup were unharmed in the end!
After a delicious dinner we came back to enjoy a quiet evening with our little guy while he chewed his kneecap bone (YES the SAME kneecap bone from my post a few months ago) I must say, that thing has some serious staying power!
Sadly, we may be saying goodbye to Ace's FAVOURITE orange monkey toy soon. I am looking for a replacement before I toss the original. (He sleeps with it every night, so I don't want him to be sad) It was a VERY strong toy for Ace, but I suppose 24/7 loving for the last few months took it's toll as he now has a hole in his neck and we had to remove the stuffing....
Here is a beautiful picture for your viewing pleasure!This is Ace's lip curl...he does this ALL the time (Happy, sad, angry) He has about 10 different versions of the lip curl... It's hilarious.

Graduation Day!

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PUPPY OBEDIENCE GRADUATION!
okay, so it was actually on Tuesday but I hadn't uploaded the pictures from my phone!Yea I know, I forgot the camera, but luckily the iphone did the trick somewhat...the picture of our teacher handing Ace the diploma was a little blurred but the other came out pretty good I think!
PS...Ace was the only pup who actually grabbed the diploma himself! hahahaha everyone was laughing!

Handsome little guy! I don't mean to brag but he sure did come a long way from being the loud constant barker from our first class to being the only guy who would actually stay in his *Down Stay* for the alotted time! I remember our first class when he just WOULDN'T stop barking! I was so embarrassed because I was getting weird looks from other people!I feel so accomplished and even though we won't probably continue with the higher level classes as of now, I am going to stick with doing the training myself! There are all sorts of cool tricks I want to teach him!He sure is turning out to be a great dog!We are very proud :)
ALSO I wanted to thank everyone for the birthday wishes! It was a great birthday :)

It's Beginning to Feel A Lot like Christmas!

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Ace's First Snow Play! He saw snow for the first time just after Thanksgiving when I took him with me to stay with a friend a few hours North of the City. It was light snow though, and he only got to see it for a few minutes on the ground before it melted. This morning at home however, we woke up to find snow everywhere!!!I think he is in his element....he just can't get enough!Even though I was freeezing, I piled on 10 layers and took Ace and Sammy to the park before Work this morning. He didn't want to get into the car to leave he was having so much fun!On a side note, I noticed lately that Ace's bum hairs have gotten so wild that "yucky stuff" gets stuck in the hair. I have to wash his butt constantly! (which of course he doesn't like)With treats in one hand, and scissors in the other, I went scissor happy on his long hairs on his bum. Let's just say...I will probably never be hired as a dog groomer....I will try and get a photo, it's pretty funny actually. Poor guy, shoulda seen his face when he looked over at the huge pile of hair on the floor. I think he was pretty upset with me. I'm going to do a touch up tomorrow...How often do you usually bathe your fur baby? I usually have to bathe him once a week or once every 2 weeks. He gets SOOO smelly...I don't understand!*I have been trying to measure Ace to see how tall he stands, but he ate my tape measure..., so I'm still trying to get on that*

English Coonhound

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It has been said that the history of the English Coonhound is the history of all coonhounds. With the exception of the Plott Hound, most coonhounds can be traced back to the English Foxhound. In 1905 the English Coonhound was first registered by UKC under the name of English fox & Coonhound. Back then they were used for fox hunting much more than they are today.

The name reflected the similarity that the breed had to the American Foxhound and the English foxhound. While the Redbone and Black and Tan were given separate breed status, all other treeing coonhounds were called English after the turn of the century. These included both the Treeing Walker Coonhound and the Bluetick Coonhound. They were considered all the same breed. It was the variation in color which separated them. The heavily ticked dogs split off from the English and the Bluetick Coonhound was recognized as a separate breed in 1945. In 1946 the tricolored hounds separated into the breed called Treeing Walker Coonhounds. Though redticked dogs predominate, to this day there are still tri-colored and blueticked English hounds. The English Coonhound was bred to adapt to the rougher American climate and terrain. An English named “Bones,” owned by Colonel Leon Robinson, won one of the first National Coonhound Championships. The breed is still used by practical hunters and competitive hound owners throughout the USA.

The English Coonhound breed descends from Irish and French breeds brought to America. They were utilized to hunt fox by day and raccoon by night. The original Coonhounds were inadequate when hunting by American standards due to their inability to track quarry in trees. Therefore, the original breed was crossed with the Bloodhound to enhance their scent tracking ability. Today English Coonhound’s are used to track and hunt raccoon, oppossum, cougar, deer, boar, and bear.

Affectionate, assured, watchful, fearless, and loyal. The English Coonhound breed does best in packs rather than being the only dog. They get along with older, considerate children and other pets they have been raised with. The English Coonhound has a tendency to be high-strung, exuberant, and lively.

Japanese Chin

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Japanese Chins actually originated in China and are probably descended from the Tibetan Spaniel. The breed was introduced to Japan over 2,500 years ago and became a favorite of the Japanese Imperial Court. Chins were introduced to the U.S. in the 1850’s by Admiral Perry. The breed was ranked 67th out of 154 dog breeds in 2004 AKC registrations.

The Japanese Chin is sometimes called the Japanese Spaniel and is from the same family tree as the Tibetan Spaniel, the Pug and the Pekinese dog breeds. The lively and entertaining Chin is a toy-sized breed with a short and very wide muzzle. The Chin’s large eyes are set quite wide apart and it almost has an Oriental appearance. Chins stand about 8 to 10 inches tall at shoulder height and weigh about 6 to 7 pounds. These toy dogs have a long, thick and silky coat with straight hair. The Chin has extensive feathering on the legs, tail and body with a ruff around its neck. The Chin’s normal colors are black and white although red and white is also common. Japanese Chins are members of the American Kennel Club (AKC) Toy Dog Group.

The Japanese Chin is a devoted companion, relishing a warm lap as much as a boisterous game. He is sensitive and willing to please, tending to shadow his family. He is a friend to all: strangers, dogs and pets. His playfulness and gentleness make him a good child’s companion for equally gentle children. The breed has been described as almost catlike, some even climb.

The Japanese Chin is lively but small enough that his exercise needs can be met with a short walk, romp or game. This is not a breed that can live outside. He does not do well in hot humid weather. Some Chins tend to wheeze. The long coat needs combing twice weekly.

Australian Silky Terrier Dog Breed

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The Australian Silky Terrier is often said to be the result of a planned mating between an Australian Terrier and a Yorkshire Terrier, but because stud records were not kept in the early days this cannot be proved. In 1900 the Australian Terrier Club was formed, but folded a couple of years later leading to the formation of the Victoria Silky and Yorkshire Terrier Club. In 1904 this new club drew up a standard for the breed. Soon after breeders in Sydney formed the Sydney Silky Club and developed a separate standard for what was to be known as the Sydney Silky.

Even today, Australian Silky Terrier breeders will receive requests for Sydney Silkies from throughout the world. And it was not until 1959 that the Silky was recognised as being a breed and was given the name Australian Silky Terrier and the official breed standard drawn up.

Full of energy, this versatile breed will adapt to any situation, making it suitable as a companion in a one-bedroom apartment or as a family dog. It usually devotes itself to one particular family member (usually the one who feeds it). The Australian Silky Terrier is great with children and will play with them for hours. Their small size makes them ideal household pets.

The Australian Silky Terrier is friendly to all the family, but will usually attach itself to one member and be friendly with the rest. It will tolerate strangers, but no more than that. It will love children if raised with them, but it doesn’t enjoy being fussed over or being treated like an animated toy and prefers to be treated as an equal.

The Silky is classified as a toy dog because of its size, but it is far removed from the usual lap dog. It has the true smart and forceful character of a terrier and it has all the advantages of a small dog in suburban life, not being too big for the children, the car or the garden.

Halloween Costumes for Dogs

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Some dogs really enjoy getting dressed in costumes – they might ham it up and revel in the attention.
Other dogs can become scared or uncomfortable in clothing of any type.

If you want to dress your dog up, start simple and see how she handles it. If she does not like it, then don’t push the issue.

Try a Halloween bandanna or collar instead. If your dog does seem to enjoy getting dressed up, be certain you choose a costume that fits comfortably.

If it is too tight, it could cut off circulation or cause sores to develop. Loose-fitting outfits can trip your dog or get caught on objects around the house.

Because of these potential dangers, never leave your dog unattended in the costume. She could become injured or may ingest parts of the costume and choke, become sick, or develop gastrointestinal blockage.

Tibetan Spaniel Appearance and Personality

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The name Spaniel is a misnomer. This ancient breed from Tibet is probably the ancestor of the Pekingese. It has been kept by monks for over three thousand years. The little dog was trained to walk on a treadmill, which turned prayer wheels that the monks believed sent prayers to heaven. The holy dogs were given to the emperors of China as tribute gifts and surely figure in the backgrounds of many of the Chinese breeds. One of the first of the Tibetan breeds to reach the west, the Spaniels appeared in England about 1900 and looked much like the Pekingese of the time. Refinements in England have brought the two breeds to their present forms. The Tibetan Spaniel has much more leg under it and is not so exaggerated in form as the Pekingese. Tibetan Spaniels were recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1984.

The Tibetan Spaniel is a highly intelligent breed and is deeply devoted to their family and friends. They thrive on human companionship, are extremely sensitive, and will respond to their owner’s moods, emotions, and feelings. They do best with older, considerate, well-behaved children. This breed is generally aloof with strangers but is never aggressive. They get along very well with other pets. The Tibetan Spaniel will vigorously alert their family to any unusual event, sound, or to visitors. They are excellent watchdogs that are neither nervous nor hyper. This breed is not only a lap dog but also likes to sleep in bed with their owners. The Tibetan Spaniel likes to be up high so they are able to survey their surroundings.

One of the three native Tibetan breeds in the Non-Sporting group (along with the Lhasa Apso and the Tibetan Terrier), the Tibetan Spaniel is small, active and alert. They are low to the ground, with a body slightly longer than tall. Popular primarily as companion dogs in their native Tibet, “Tibbies” are also now found in the conformation, obedience and agility rings in the United States. The breed can be all colors including cream, gold and sable, with white markings allowed on the feet.

A very intelligent breed, the Tibetan Spaniel thrives on human companionship and needs to be with its people. Although outgoing and friendly, the breed may be aloof with strangers. Tibbies need only moderate exercise, so they are excellent in apartments. Their double coats need weekly brushing.

McNab Breed Information

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Additional names       McNab Boundary Collie

                              McNab Herding Dog

                              McNab Sheepdog

State       United States


Canine Group:       Not necessarily Akc Recognized

Pounds:       25-50 lbs

Peak:       15-25 inches

Color(s):       Reddish colored with white markings, dark-colored with white markings; can be tri-colored.

McNab History


Peter and His brother were mated and therefore female dog thought to obtain been brought because the Basque sheep herders.Very little is acknowledged concerning this breed despite the fact that that bitches were labelled as medium sized, pricked eared along with tight coated canines.These dogs regarding Spanish origin need to have been an outstanding breed to receive caught the fascination regarding Alexander McNab.Numerous numerous years of selective breeding own set up the canine.The McNab certainly isn't a fancy seeking breed.For generations most of these dogs have worked in the hillsides of Mendocino going forward or heeling lambs.This breed offers existed to get more than 100 years nonetheless it really is relatively unknown without recognized by practically kennel club.Sometimes it really is considered as any benefit in cover by McNab owners.Recognized by any kennel membership, your dog has to suit a particular breed ordinary.It really is highly probable that breed will lose that and true conformation and temperament from the dog developed through Alexander McNab spanning a hundred years during the past.



Enticed because the news in the bountiful Rest of the world, Alexander McNab, a sheep player opted to move away from his sheep farm in the Gampian Hills regarding Scotland within 1866.McNab and they're family crossed the Atlantic to remain in the Mendocino Say of Northern Florida.That family designed a hacienda about 10, 000 miles regarding lush land observed to its warmer weather factors.Being sheep farmer, McNab understood the importance of one's good herding doggie.Even so, the Scottish Collie this specific individual brought from Scotland died a while after setting ft.about American ground.This Scottish player found local carrying out work dogs wanting within herding capabilities.Within 1885, he purposely arrived to be able to Scotland to receive canines he was helpful to dealing with.Peter in addition to be able to Fred, the not one particular but two Scottish Collies were being being purchased.Fred gives natural heading capabilities.Peter was utilized to become head and any commute dog.These kinds of not one but two dogs became the lessons stock of the breed that was eventually recognized since McNab canines.



Dogs that remain from the working collection are purposely produced to do various tasks.These breeds are usually highly valued through their owners as they quite simply quite simply are depended through to haul, to test, and therefore herd, to be capable to drove, to hunt to be able to perform many additional assignments.Herding dogs in particular are capable of doing the task of a number of hacienda hands.These animals is good tirelessly expecting no payment along with a pat to that head and praise from the master.That McNab is one of these brilliant brilliant working breeds.This small and therefore medium sized particular athletics dog is most favored by hunters.This specific breed must be used throughout Northern Florida to be able to hunt outrageous pig, deer, rabbits along with squirrels.This breed although is acclaimed to it has the prime herding capacity.McNabs are commonly affecting cattle ranches even though these dogs won't baulk from herding lambs, horse, llamas in addition to various animals.Owners worth mentioning quite dependable working breed 've got to thank Scottish Alexander McNab with regards to developing this excellent doing work dog.



McNab Description

The McNab is certainly average-size breed with ears that will be probably its almost almost all distinguishing feature.The ears are usually moderate in length and maybe they are pointed when they obtain home.The ears present the breed an excellent expressive look.It truly is strong, but seriously isn't to too much.That head and barrel are average in appearance.



McNab Temperament

The chief quality that most of these dogs are selectively selectively bred for is its herding capacity; they're just well acknowledged since cattle herders, even so can herd additional wildlife, such since horses, lambs, along with llamas.McNabs tend that they are well-mannered dogs, hard-working, outstanding personal hygiene, and friendly by employing small domestic animals by way of example cats and hen hen chickens, but they demand extensive grounds by which to run and maybe they are happiest with organization to perform.The McNab will in addition be an excellent deer along with boar hunting doggie.The McNab is as well less 'high strung' as well as obsessive approach Border Collie.I was holding bred to private more " backbone" method original Border Collie.It happens to be common for any McNab to begin with barking while they herd.Jointly exercise physically and also mentally by finding out new activities in addition to 'tricks' and currently being allowed to seek out and learn fresh conditions.This canine is sociable by employing other dogs along with humans.They tend that they are obedient, protective in inclusion to friendly.




McNab Care

ANY McNab dog is generally a healthy canine.This unique dog can surpass 15 years because of the breed is free from an abundance of genetic health difficulties.Which short coat wouldn't usually need extensive self treatment.Cleaning the coat obtain will be sufficient to obtain dead hair in order to hold its excellent condition.Most of these grooming sessions will are more of any bonding moment among dog and find out.Frequent bathing are not necessary either in order to not to remove that natural oils which hydrate the layer.Nonetheless, in case you possess this dog to understand that being working breed it could possibly have high training conditions.When no space can be bought where the doggie can run along with play freely, you'll would like to take the doggie about long everyday walks.This will make sure the dog won't acquire destructive practices.



McNab Grooming

The coat from the McNab does not require a good number of maintenance.Regular brushing is truly what this breed requires the best.Laundry its coat needs to be only recommended on an excellent as needed foundation.



McNab Training

Before socialization and behavior is actually recommended.That McNab is brilliant and eager and therefore please.McNab's won't improve with challenging or heavy-handed work out plans.Training must end " up " being done with flexibility, justness, patience, in inclusion to consistency.



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Norwegian Elkhound Breed Information

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Norwegian Elkhound profile

Other names     Norsk Elghund

                Gra Norsk Elghund

                Gray Norwegian Elkhound

                Small Grey Elk Dog


                Norwegian Moose Dog

                Harmaa norjanhirvikoira

Country         Norway

Breed Group:     Hound

Weight:     Male: 55; Female: 48 lbs


Height:     Male: 20.5; Female: 19.5 inches

Color(s):     Gray outer coat, silver under coat, black muzzle

Life expectancy 10-12 years

Litter size     7-14

Norwegian Elkhound History

Norwegian Elkhounds were imported into the us in the earlier 1900's. They are protective and they are sometimes used as dwelling protection dogs. Norwegian Elkhounds are actually around since at lowest 5000 BC. They were first employed in area of Norway and Sweden to support humans hunt big activity. They later became successful at hunting smaller activity, for example badgers, very. Because of their data, Norwegian Elkhounds are capable to pull sleds, go to be able to war for Norway, and perhaps provide companionship to its family. The breed was very first shown in 1877 and was recognized because of the AKC in 1930.




Norwegian Elkhound Description

The Norwegian Elkhound is often a sturdy, medium-sized Spitz-type doggie. You will discover usually dewclaws on the front legs but is not on the back. That weather-resistant, dual coat is thick and challenging. That coat is gray with black tips plus a lighter undercoat and undersides which has a black muzzle, head, and tip in the tail. Norwegian Elkhound puppies are blessed black and turn gray every time they are about a week outdated as their coat develops. The legs appear straight in the front. The oval paws tend to be small and tight with solid pads. The teeth should meet in the scissors bite. The medium size, oval shaped eyes are bluish brown. That ears are set high to the head, firm but very cellular. The chest is deep in addition to relatively wide. The tail is focused high tightly curled over a back corner. The body is short in addition to squarely built. The back is actually straight and strong. That wedge shaped head is broad in the ears. The muzzle is thicker in the base tapering but not into a point, with a clearly described stop.



Norwegian Elkhound Characteristics

It might differ through one Elkhound to a further, but these dogs usually are not very aggressive by its nature. They can end up being relied on not very attack, with regard to they are provoked in an exceedingly extreme manner. On the whole these dogs have become sociable dogs. These dogs do tend to be somewhat overprotective and sometimes even possessive of their own families. This trait does nonetheless make them good watchdogs.



Norwegian Elkhound Temperament

Norwegian Elkhounds are loyal with their "pack" and make outstanding family dogs if presented proper attention. It is actually bold, frolicsome, independent, tell you, extremely brilliant, and, sometimes, a tiny bit boisterous. They will rank 36th in Stanley Coren's That Intelligence of Dogs, currently being of above average working/obedience data. This is a doggie ready for adventure which is happiest if that adventure occurs outdoors in cold conditions. It needs daily training, lest it become frustrated or maybe destructive. It is an extremely friendly breed. When untrained, it will pull when on teather. This specific dog needs attention regarding it to understand its place in the family (or the pack), else it may well develop social problems in addition to feel neglected. This is an extremely proud and noble breed that may easily have its sensations hurt if its owner deserts his / her allegiance or duty. A good inevitable bond will acquire between the dog's spouse and children, learn, or pack, and whenever a disloyalty, the dog is sure to feel it and end up being hurt. Although each dog is definitely individual, they generally have become gentle and get alongside great with children. They're just happiest when they feel quite possibly part of the spouse and children. This specific, combined with its very loud bark, makes them an excellent watchdog.




Norwegian Elkhounds might be challenging to train as a consequence of their intelligence and strong independent streak, but they're just acceptable obedience dogs, good-natured, and very understandable of their learning and training. By way of example, should they fail to "come" because there's something of greater interest from the other direction, they might be quick to learn the importance in the command if taught correctly but they're just a willful breed and could never "come" on command line. They may be wonderful in agility and they are particularly good tracking canines.



Norwegian Elkhound Care

The Norwegian Elkhound could be very well with apartment existing, nonetheless, he should have got a large yard in which often to romp and perform. He does better within cooler temperatures and shouldn't be left out from the heat.



When it pertains exercise, he will need a minimum of one full hour of exercise everyday. Managing along side you since you jog or bike ride will continue him happy.




He requires a good brushing and much more so during shedding seasons for example autumn and spring. You need to use a rubber brush or wooden comb to be sure you remove all that dead hair, as it will eventually stick to the fresh hair. Bathing should simply be done on a good as needed basis.



Norwegian Elkhound Grooming

The Norwegian Elkhound carries a dense coat that necessitates regular brushing. Other compared to this, the coat is actually self-maintained. The outer layer in the breedт�Щs coat is weather resistant and shouldn't be washed excessively since can easily ruin the coat. The breedт�Щs coat may typically shed heavily twofold a year. The coat needs to be brushed more during getting rid of season.



Norwegian Elkhound Training

The Norwegian Elkhound necessitates early socialization and essential obedience. They are intelligent in addition to eager to please but need a dominant handler who may establish rules. They usually do not respond to harsh as well as heavy-handed methods. Training needs to be done with firmness, justness, in addition to consistency.



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Norwegian Buhund Breed Information

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Additional names       Norsk Buhund

                              Norwegian Sheepdog

State       Norway

Canine Group:      Assorted Class


Weight:      Men:31-40; Female:26-35 lbs

Peak:      Men:17-18.5; Female:16-17.a few inches

Color(s):      Wheaton, Black

Endurance 12-15 years

Litter box size       4-8


Norwegian Buhund History

The Norwegian Buhund posesses long history.Around nine hundred ADVERT, Vikings were currently being buried utilizing their almost all treasured possessions, which comprises of these dogs who suffered, within life, served these people well as herders, venturing companions, in addition to be able to guards.Norway continued to delight in the breed and began hosting Buhund shows in the 1920’ s.Right right now, they are often virtually any breed chosen to be trained and therefore working with special conditions individuals.



Norwegian Buhund Description

The Norwegian Buhund may be a spitz type dog with regards to medium size.The muzzle is the same length as the skull with a well defined stop.Which nose is black.That oval shaped eyes are usually dark with black imaginative and prescient vision rims.That prick, medium sized ears are erect and maybe they are very mobile.That tail is tightly curled from the back.The coat is actually supplied in wheaten as well as biscuit, to include light source to yellowish reddish coloured, dark-colored, and wolf-sable.Which outer coat is perhaps and harsh, while that undercoat is soft along with wooly.The feet are usually small, square shaped, along with webbed.



Norwegian Buhund Characteristics

Reported because of the AKC, Norwegian buhund pounds 26 to 40 pounds.Breed standard for guys is 17 to 18.5 inches in that shoulder and bitches is in fact 16 to 17.a few in..Regular of spitz breeds, that tail is curled and held from the back.That double coat underneath is soft as well as top coat is strong and harsh.Coat colors are black or wheaten.Wheaten colours utilize the pale treatment to shiny orange.Wheaten dogs may have a black goggles.The common allows both colors to receive minimal white markings into the body.Face are dark and should certainly have dark rims.



Norwegian Buhund Temperament


The Norwegian Buhund may be a highly cheerful and successful breed.They do not pressure easily and require extensive exercise more and more often.The Norwegian Buhund must expel its energy along with become destructive and ill-mannered if ignored or made to stay still frequently.Together with their high level with regards to activity and energy, in addition, they are extremely lovable and they are known therefore to its love of children.Even so, because of their high amount of energy and need with regards to intensive training, Norwegian Buhunds needs to be supervised, especially around children as well as elderly.This breed loves and therefore cuddle and give kisses utilizing their masters and families.They will form good bonds with their owners and maybe they are natural watch dogs.This can result in aloof behavior and wariness all-around other people.Nonetheless, the Norwegian Buhund is in fact highly intelligent.They are usually communicative and brave, nonetheless rarely will snap in addition to bite without provocation.Even so, not all dogs in the breed are steady; they're just sometimes found to turn out to be nervous dogs.They can also have a suspicious style about them.New keepers should find this challenging, since that Norwegian Buhund may perhaps start barking at every new scary noise as well as movement.



This breed is moreover extremely headstrong and demonstrates you should have desire to be taught to be able to learn new things.If appropriate stimulus seriously isn't presented, the canine may place to damaging or unacceptable behavior.The Buhund breed might be bored easily and could become restless.A continuing state of activity is essential, particular attention, praise in addition to fresh information.This breed is made for owners who can reserved time to exercise along with training.With this desire with regards to activity and learning along with a high level with regards to energy, that Norwegian Buhund makes an excellent obedience and agility dog.People who live successful lifestyles, or are seeking virtually any dog with which put on become involved in dog sports, may appreciate the personality from the Norwegian Buhund.It can be an ideal dog a lot of people will are athletic in addition to desire a dog to visit running, hiking or pedaling by using.This breed makes an excellent companion for a athletics lover.



Norwegian Buhund Care

That Buhund has any modern outer coat which of course sheds collected soil in addition to mud.As your dog cleans himself much like the cat, hardly any human care is essential.Very little grooming is essential.A every week cleaning will continue the layer neat and clean along with remove dead hair.



A Norwegian Buhund may be a heavy shedder.During molting instant, you would need and therefore brush the coat daily should you not want dog hair and therefore decorate your furniture, and therefore garnish your food to be able to clog your vacuum much better.Bathing the dog by employing warm water and regular brushing will accelerate which shedding process.Nail bed clipping and ear cleaning ought to be regularly done.



Norwegian Buhund Grooming


Throughout many of 4 seasons, the coat of this Norwegian Buhund only needs regular brushing.About twice for a yearly basis its layer will garage heavily.The coat will likely ought to be brushed more often obtained within this time.



Norwegian Buhund Training

The Norwegian Buhund is definitely extremely trainable breed regarding canines.These dogs tend to be quite active, and they might need plenty of attention in addition to love from other family members.These dogs bark should they demand to convey any communication.The Norwegian Buhund moreover requires obedience training to make sure they have good excellent manners late on.These dogs will be very strong oriented sometimes.



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Norfolk Terrier Breed Information

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Norfolk Terrier profile

State       Good Britain

Breed Collection:      Terrier

Pounds:      11-12 lbs

Peak:      9-10 inches


Color(s):      almost all shades of red, wheaten, dark-colored and tan, or grizzle

Endurance 12-14 years

Litter box size       several avg.

Norfolk Terrier History

Produced originally in England in the 20th century, Norfolk terriers were thought to be the same breed because of the Norwich terrier until 1979, once the American Kennel Membership known these dogs as not just one but two separate breeds:Dogs with the distinctive dropped ears became referred to as Norfolk terriers, even though pricked-ear dogs became referred to as Norwich terriers.



Norfolk terriers were initially bred to manipulate test subjects around the farm to be able to bolt foxes during foxhunts.Its small size made them perfect to get into fox dens.




Norfolk Terrier Description

The Norfolk Terrier may be a strong, secure, short minimal dog.The head is in fact slightly rounded, wide by using ample space between that head.The wedge processed barrel is strong, by using any well-defined stop.That compact, oval shaped eyes are usually dark in color.Which ears are small, hanging tight in to the cheeks.That legs are straight as well as feet are round by employing black toe nails.That medium sized tail concentrates high level with the topline that is certainly usually docked by fifty %.Notice:it is illegal to dock tails for all of Europe.That wiry, straight coat is just about one and a fifty % to two inches for a longer time.Coat colors include reddish coloured, wheaten, tan, black along with tan, or grizzle by employing or without dark facts and occasionally with shiny markings.



Norfolk Terrier Temperament

Norfolks tend to be described since fearless, but should not turn out to be aggressive despite being capable to defending themselves if you wish to.They will, along with Norwich Terriers along with Border Terriers, contain the softest temperaments from the Terrier Group.Norfolks perform in packs and needs to be friends with other canines.



Since fellow travellers, they love people along with children and do produce good pets.Their activity level is generally reflective of the pace worth mentioning environment.This breed really should not be kept or dwell outdoor since they flourish about human contact.Commonly, Norfolks usually are not presented to digging nonetheless, for instance any doggie, will dig from detachment when left alone for a lot of time a period.Norfolks can be barkers and are rather vocal.They generally cohabit excellent with other household pets when introduced to become puppy.Outdoor, they are natural hunters with a strong prey drive with regards to small vermin.




Norfolks are usually self confident and carry themselves with presence along with importance, holding their thoughts and tails erect.A Norfolk that is certainly certainly shy or that has its tail between there are the legs is atypical, as may be a dog that is sizzling tempered and aggressive by employing other dogs; these traits tend to be not the standard.ANY Norfolk's regular temperament is actually happy, spirited, in inclusion to self confident.The greatest punishment right into a dog is for they're owner to ignore he or she.



Norfolk Terrier Care

Apartment life is great for virtually every Norfolk Terrier; nonetheless, he will need some playtime out-of-doors.This individual loves walking from the countryside.I was holding originally bred for a workplace therefore; they have a huge amount of energy and appreciate currently being active.



Whenever it pertains grooming, you can must brush and hair comb its coat daily.Even so, plenty of clipping seriously isn't essential.They do shed even so very lightly and bathing ought to be done with a normally dry out shampoo.



The undercoat is any vey important hair to be able to care for and ought to be brushed with a steel comb in the least once a week to obtain loose or dead hair to be able to avoid matting.




That Norfolk Terrier's coat must also be stripped twice per year:after in the fall months once in spring.



As with regards to children, the Norfolk Terrier favors his family especially young children.Nonetheless, children should turn out to be watched carefully as unsure housing could injure this unique small toy breed.



Norfolk Terrier Grooming

The grooming tools that will be needed to maintain which Norfolk Terrier's coat add a brush, hair hair comb, in addition to clippers.Brushing and combing that breed's coat will assist with keeping it smooth and without the any loose fur.Clipping is important to remove any shaggy hairs.That coat may require additional grooming during shedding weeks.Nonetheless, this breed will not likely shed excessively.



Norfolk Terrier Training

Norfolk Terriers might be challenging to housebreak, and because of this crate training is cautioned.With all the Norfolk, firm and consistent training methods will be required and therefore ensure success in training.These dogs learn speedily, and love to post highly recommend you its owners.Norfolk Terriers are very skilful concerning learning and performing methods.




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New Guinea Singing Dog Breed Information

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New Guinea Vocal Dog profile

Additional names       Fresh Guinea Highland Dog

                                                NGSD

                                                Singer

foundation Contury  New Guinea


Canine Group:      Not necessarily Akc Recognized

Pounds:      twenty-five lbs

Height:      seventeen inches

Color(s):      Dark-colored and tan with bright markings, golden red.

Endurance 15-20 years


New Guinea Vocal Dog History

The initial Singing Dog was used from Fresh Guinea within 1897.Regarded as many naturalists wiped out its specimens and studied these people later.Such was comprehend with the first Clean Guinea Dingo.It was first shot and killed via Sir William MacGregor about Mount Scratchley in the good elevation of several, 000 toes.



He sent both your skin layer layer and the bone structure, stored in alcohol, compared to that Queensland Museum.He described your canine as 11 1/2 inches from the shoulder and primarily dark-colored within colour.White markings trimmed the neck, the tonsils, chest and tip from the tail.As a end result, the first Singer and therefore leave New Guinea was monochrome and is at 4 seasons 1897.



14 years handed down with no scientific activity.Last but is not least, within 1911 D.W.DeVis set " up " and studied the 1897 monochrome colored specimen.Professor Timber Jones in addition examined that carcass.Over seventeen years passed until your skin layer layer and skeleton were once again examined in 1928 via H.ANY.Longman.Via 1897 until 1954, this single specimen an inventory the scientific community's entire body of knowledge the brand new Guinea Singing Dog.



Not one but two Singers were seized through Ellis Troughton within 1954, nonetheless he underestimated its vacation capabilities.They went straight for virtually every local poultry.Many were being being killed.ANY political nightmare ensued as well as dogs were given and therefore local natives who destroyed and ate them.



Inside 1956, professional medical assistant Albert Speer along with Officer J.P.Sinclair obtained a collection of Singing Dogs as Lavanni Valley, in which southern highlands.These dogs were fed to Sir Edward Hallstrom which had established a local animal study center in the western highlands, within Nondugi.He studied them for virtually every time and then sent them through to Taronga Zoo in Sidney.You do not have reference as to that coloration worth mentioning not one but two Singers.




New Guinea Vocal Dog Description

The fresh Guinea Singing Dog may be a rare breed with a good number of unique and distinctive homes.Covered in fluffy frizzy hair, its small round mind stretches within long square muzzle.Bluish brown almond-shaped face are slightly difficulty of their head.In addition with their head are not one particular but two uniquely processed but compact ears that stand set up.An exceptionally long and skinny neck ends up with their long narrow whole body and sunken within abdominal.Short muscular thighs conclude with rounded toes.From other back is often a long fluffy tail quite definitely alike a fox’ azines tail.A shorter time-span fluffy coat covers by themselves.Coat colors are usually shades of red by employing white markings but will be black and tan in addition to red without white.



New Guinea Vocal Dog Temperament

The fresh Guinea Singing Dog certainly isn't like your average domesticated dog that is certainly not recommended as a family house pet for most people as they are intently in connection with outrageous dogs.If correctly socialized, it can turn out to be tame enough to withstand the handling of humankind, getting attached to it has the owners.The NGSDs most unique characteristic is there are the dramatic ability to be able to range the pitch of there are the howl.They don't bark repetitively but 've got a complex Singing behavior along with yelps, whines, in inclusion to single-note howls.NGSDs are usually active, exciting, and let you know.They tend to end up being constantly exploring everything of these environment, using all almost all 5 senses, which comprises of taste.Their incredible structural freedom allows them to complete their health through virtually any opening extensive enough to be able to admit its head.Their hunting drive is intense and may overwhelm practically training when prey is in fact detected.They use their sense of hearing along by using sight and scent to receive prey.Although gentle along with affectionate with people they are going to know, they can turn out to be aloof with strangers.NGSDs can be aggressive toward other dogs, especially of the same sex.Its howl gives an eerie yet synchronized outstanding, which gives the dog its name.The howl can be spurred when the Doggie is disturbed or let go up.One tone blends with the next, sending goose blobs " up " a listener's backside.Opera singers have expressed an exact interest in this Singingly experienced canine.This is virtually any hardy and well-balanced Doggie.The Singing Dog relates to the Dingo, although smaller sized sized than its around distant relative.The idea possesses the erect ears that is certainly a swift hunter by employing social instincts.Unlike which Dingo, the brand new Guinea female cycles twice per annum in captivity.This is probably not a dog for most people.The New Guinea Vocal Dog has never been studied in the wild and virtually nothing is known concerning it has the conduct, social organization as well as common natural history within free-ranging disorders.On the entire, New Guinea Singing Dog show the countless behaviors described for other Canis species with the exception of the " perform bow", regular to most canids but seriously isn't seen in the Clean Guinea Singing Dog.The captive populations which have been studied were not observed to receive form packs.Wild sightings are usually of single dogs in addition to pairs.They have a good exclusive howl, and produce any " trill", described as very considerably alike a sound made because the Asiatic Wild Dog.Through 2004, there were less than 50 specimens (all highly inbred) in the documented NGSD captive procreation society.




New Guinea Vocal Dog Care

A fresh Guinea Singing Dog may be a low maintenance breed.Which short coat is pretty much self-cleaning.The dog wouldn't normally necessarily need daily brushing nonetheless it could certainly enjoy currently currently being touched by its individual.



New Guinea Vocal Dog Grooming

The fresh Guinea Singing Dog won't need a significant degree of self care.For most kinds that coat maintains themselves.



New Guinea Vocal Dog Training

The intensity from the New Guinea Singing Doggie makes training quite demanding.Earlier socialization is recommended and ought to be done with respect, justness, trustworthiness, and with full understanding and expertise within this primitive breed.




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Not So Fun Adventure.... :(

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We certainly had an incredibly stressful weekend.
Daddy's new job has been keeping him really busy and because we haven't found a new place yet that we can really see ourselves in, I spend the days working from home at Daddy's parents and after a while everyone starts needing their own space. Very understandable :)So, we decided I should take the chance to go visit my family in the states who I haven't seen in forever! (I do visit, or they visit me, but usually only for a weekend or a week at a time) I do miss them terribly! :(We decided I would bring Ace with me because he wouldn't be able to get the attention and exercise he usually gets due to the long work hours.Well it was all really last minute and so we decided on Air Canada. When we called, we told them about Ace and the girl on the phone assured us that Ace would be able to fly as *Carry on* with me on the plane. They explained they were flexible and allow dogs under 25 pounds.So...we purchased my ticket, his ticket, went out, purchased the carry on crate, Ace hated it, but soon got used to it with the help with treats!Our flight was at 8 am so our day started early and daddy brought us and all our luggage to the airport at 6 am!!! :sThe lines were RIDICULOUS and Daddy stayed as long as possible until he finally had to leave to go to work and we still had a bit of a wait ahead of us.After an hour in line, we finally reach the counter to have one of the attendants say *I don't think that dog should be on the plane, he is too big!*My heart sank...I pleaded, begged, and argued with this woman for 10 minutes until she finally said I could purchase a crate at the airport and he could fly cargo! So I run with Ace on my arm across the airport to get this crate...I get there to have the woman look at me with a baffled face and tell me that there is an embargo on transporting animals via cargo because it was over 85 degrees! OMG!!I almost cried. I found another supervisor...tried to argue with him, but no luck in the end.
I ended up missing my flight, sitting in the checkin area for 3 hours trying to find a flight for Ace to get on.Air canada directed me to one place, that place directed me to another, and then another.Finally Air Canada Cargo* told me they would send him the following morning, but I needed a hard sided crate.I quickly called Daddy's mom at home to come get me so we could race home, get a crate, and have everything ready, and THEN get back to the airport for my 4 pm rescheduled flight.We got the crate, which by the way is $$$$$. I never knew! Sheesh, who knew a plastic crate would be so expensive.When we got home, I called the Air Canada Cargo to book him and the man on the phone (who was different than the first guy I talked to) told me that they too had an embargo and wouldn't send him!!!I almost died! What was I going to do with Ace?!?!? Daddy's parents aren't big dog people and were already doing us a favour by letting us stay at their house with him.After everything that day we couldn't find a freakin way to get him on the plane....I finally had to leave for the airport with no prospects on getting Ace to North Carolina with me.My heart was broken, but I figured I would just keep trying to find a way to get him to me!While I was waiting at the airport (sweating)... Daddy's mom called me to tell me they had found Continental Airlines Pet Cargo Shipping!! (You'd think other airlines would be aware of this and recommend it to people).So they booked his flight and on Tuesday morning at 6:30 am, Daddy dropped him off at the airport in his crate with his little bed and a toy.Toronto to Newark...then Newark to Charlotte!He didn't arrive until 4:25pm!!! I was SO worried I didn't sleep all night on Monday. I felt so terrible about Ace riding beneath the plane.We practically sped to the airport on Tuesday and we met Ace there!He was SUCH a trooper!He rode on the plane with 2 bunnies, 2 puppies, a baby pig, and a few other pets! At least he wasn't alone. I felt so much better to have my little Chan Man in my arms again!I took him outside and he hightailed it to the grass and took probably the longest pee of his life...Even though the crate had an absorbent material on the bottom, he must have held it! I don't know how he did it!I feel so much better now that he is with me! Not only that but he gets to visit with my sister (who hasn't seen him since he was a little peanut at the breeders when she was here to visit).When we picked him up, we surprised him with some new treats and a fresh bottle of water!The treats, which I recommend to everyone, are made by Vitalife (the company Daddy works for)!!! They sell them at Walmart, Costco, and many other large stores.We got him the chicken strips for fresh breath!! He was SO happy!
It will be great for Ace out here in North Carolina visiting my grandmother & sister. There is a huge yard with a forest, chickens, a rooster, and bunnies everywhere!!After this, we are then going to New York to see my dad & sister(again) yay!We of course will then need to get a flight for Ace, but this time, it won't be such a huge trek because it won't be *International* and I am going to try to get him on the SAME flight as me! But there isn't any worry yet, since we plan to stay and visit for a few weeks :)
We miss Daddy Terribly & hopes he will get a chance to read the blog to see pictures of Ace on his "International Adventures!"
Miss you and Love you Daddy & We'll see you soon :)
*Ace sleeping in the Car on my sister's lap on the way home from the airport*

Humpy Friday & Missing C :)

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After our whole ordeal earlier this week, Ace has been very content relaxing the last few days. We dealt with a bit of all night potty breaks with diarreah. It is a combo of being stressed from travel and the new environment. I think the heat has a big part in it though! I take him out and he will chase the frisbee a few times and then he wants to lay in the shade....I don't blame him. I would too if I was wearing a miniature double fur coat!
We were out today at a few stores and I found this SUPER CUTE blanket!! It had paws on the package so I figured it was meant for doggies! It is SO soft...I don't know the material because I have to remove the tags from EVERYTHING or our little tag muncher will eat it... It's pretty big though, so I am not sure, but nonetheless Ace LOVES it!!Of course it's leopard print! Shh don't tell Ace's Daddy, he likes manly things for Ace, but...He looks so cool all snuggled up in it in his ginormous travel crate!*YAY new blankie!*He just loves snuggling on it eating his VitaLife Chicken Strips!
Yawhoo! I love my blanket!


I was organizing our room, and was looking around thinking...how did Ace get so many toys?!?! Well...it is my fault of course. I just LOVE getting him cute toys! He loves them all dearly and will gather them and put them all in the same spot so he can watch them all.I suppose this is how new mothers must feel with their human babies haha!
*Here he is with his CHEW GUARD technology Lamb squeaky toy! I found it in a magazine! They come in pigs, cows, and lambs! We call him Mr. Lamb Lamb, and his new CROCODILE squeaky toy. He is taking the place of monkey *also below* for now because monkey is now a choking hazard with his neck dangling by a thread...(Monkey is hiding in my nightstand drawer for now...) eek!*
I wanted to EDIT and say the site I got the Lamb toy with Chew Guard Technology is GODOGFUN.COM and they are called puppy tough balls! haha

Here is the little peanut last night after his bath...he decided to warm my pillow for me...*sigh*Since it is just Ace and I right now, I thought, hey, why not let him sleep in the bed with me?!?! Well...he is now back in his crate after only one night....he wanted to play ALL night!I would wake up randomly to find him just sitting there wide awake...and then he decided he would lay across my face and I awoke startled with a mouthful of fur...He is much happier in his snuggly little crate with his leopard blanket!(I let him snuggle on the bed during the day though while I work on the computer)

On another note, Ace absolutely LOVED my sister. He took to her like white on rice. Following her around, learning her name after like 2 times of me saying it, waking her up in the morning, and....dun dun dun....HUMPING THE HECK OUT OF HER!
I can't remember the last time we laughed so hard. EVERY time my sister would sit or lay down Ace would come charging towards her and try to hump her!!He does this absolutely crazy thing where he wraps his little arms around your arm, nuzzles his face into your neck, and does this crazy heavy breathing...it is NUTS!Of course when I would scold him to stop, he pauses, looks right at me and continues.I read about it, and apparently it isn't a sexual thing, more like a dominance thing. He doesn't get all sexual about it if you know what I mean.But it sure leads to some good laughs!Here is my sister and Ace (she agreed to let me post the picture for everyone's viewing pleasure) and besides, everyone could use a good laugh, even if it is at her expense! haha We miss you already C! We will be seeing you soon in New York!

Silly Sunday :)

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Here are some silly pics from right before we left Toronto to visit family!

Ace finds the need to climb on every bench!! Here he is sitting on a bench waiting for the bus hahaAll sorts of people stop and stare and laugh!
This one is just down right mischievous! Daddy snapped this pic after he walked out of the room and Ace immediately took advantage and checked the table for snacks!!

Here is Ace in his baby pool in the yard in Toronto. He was learning to blow bubbles with his nose in the water, He must have sat there for 30 minutes just blowing and blowing and then trying to bite the bubbles!

In the car, I am trying to get Ace used to sitting in the back because a) it is much safer, and b) he is just too darn big to sit on my lap in the front. So I sit in the back with him.He decided to use my arm as a perch and literally put all 4 little paws up on my one arm and sat there....

Hope everyone has a Silly Sunday! :)