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Pedegru
location_onCave Creek, Arizona, United States
calendar_add_onMember since Mar 30, 2012
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Bluetick Coonhound
The Bluetick has the classic pleading expression common to hounds, which makes them so appealing. Blueticks become especially close to their people and love going for car rides with them and sleeping at the foot of the bed, especially when thunderstorms ar
Harrier
The Harrier is frequently mistaken for an oversize Beagle or a small English Foxhound. Primarily a packhound, he’s sweet and affectionate, but also highly energetic. Health permitting, he can be an excellent companion for a runner, rider, or other athletic
Bloodhound
If all you know of the Bloodhound is that he's the baying dog on the trail of the criminal in movies, you might be afraid of him, but these hounds are sweet and lovable. They’re also stubborn and require a deft hand at training.
Bedlington Terrier
The Bedlington Terrier is an active and cheerful companion. More relaxed and with less need for exercise than other terriers, he's still a curious, affectionate terrier who takes his status as watchdog rather seriously.
Black Russian Terrier
The Black Russian Terrier is a guard dog who is devoted to his family. Bred to be suspicious of strangers, he needs training to discriminate between situations that call for protective action and those that don’t.
Aussiedoodle
The Aussiedoodle is a cross between an Australian Shepherd and a Poodle, usually a Standard or Miniature Poodle. Both of the breeds used to create Aussiedoodles are considered to be canine Einsteins, making this one super smart cross-breed.
Basador
The Basador is a cross between two very different breeds, the Basset Hound and the Labrador Retriever. He is usually short and stocky and generally has a good-natured personality. His activity level can range from calm to highly active.
American Foxhound
The American Foxhound is rarely thought of as a companion dog, but he can be a best friend to a person or family who loves hounds and wants a buddy to run, bicycle, or walk with on a regular basis.
7 Things Pet Owners Do That Drive Veterinarians Crazy
It’s a tough subject to tackle. After all, veterinarians do plenty of annoying things, too. But this particular post is all about you — well, not you, but the annoying yous among you.
The Dreaded E-Collar: Why It's Your Best Bet for Wound Care
“How can I change your mind about this?” is a phrase I often find myself resorting to when owners refuse to take home the Elizabethan collar.
Azawakh
This aloof, quiet and beautiful dog is from the Sahel region of Africa, a desert area where he traveled with nomads and guarded their tents. It is difficult to rehome an Azawakh because he becomes so attached to his people.
Belgian Laekenois
The rough-coated Belgian Laekenois, pronounced lak-in-wah, is named for the town of Laeken where he originated. He is the rarest of the four Belgian herding breeds (which in their home country are all considered a single breed)
Belgian Sheepdog
The elegant Belgian Sheepdog is arguably the most beautiful of the four Belgian herding breeds. He possesses a proud bearing, striking, medium-length black coat, pointed muzzle, prick ears, and a protective personality.
Anatolian Shepherd
The Anatolian is a giant breed who originated as a livestock guardian in Turkey. He is highly protective, and ownership of him should not be entered into lightly. He is suspicious of strangers and aggressive toward unknown dogs. He is not a child’s pet.
Rhodesian Ridgeback
The Rhodesian Ridgeback is easy to spot among a canine crowd: He’s the one with the tiny Mohawk running down his spine. Expressive eyes reflect the sensitive spirit of this large, intelligent dog who loves to run and play.
Boerboel
This large dog was developed in South Africa to guard property such as farms and diamond mines. He has a short coat that sheds moderately but is easy to care for. The Boerboel is a challenging breed unsuited to a first-time dog owner.
Dogue de Bordeaux
Most of us first encountered the Dogue de Bordeaux at the movie theater in 1989 when the breed stole the movie “Turner and Hooch” from star Tom Hanks.
Life Is Short: Just Get the Horse
There’s a meme making its way around social media—galloping, if you will—that features a blackboard-looking image that says, basically, “Today’s Lesson: Life is Short … Buy the Darn Horse.”
14 More Considerations for Preventing Horse Barn Fires
Several stables have burned the past few weeks. I’m shaken to the core each time I read about a barn fire, especially now that I once again have my own horse.
Slobber-gate: What Caused My Horse’s Excessive Salivation?
Small clues added context to why my new horse started drooling puddles after a snowstorm
Sizing Up Off-Track Thoroughbreds for Other Disciplines
A few Friday nights ago, I set up my office in what looked a lot like a Central Kentucky Thoroughbred farm, with picturesque fields, pristine barns, and top-pedigree racehorses.
Calmest Cat Breeds
Less active households are ideal for calm cats. Quiet, independent children will appreciate the mellow demeanor of quiet felines. With that in mind, calm cats would not be suitable for families with active, rambunctious kids.
Is a Cat Right for You?
While cats make purr-fect pets for some people, they don't for others. Cats are dependent on their owners for all their needs -- food, water, medical attention, exercise, shelter, and, most important, companionship.
Rankings of Dog Breeds Suffering From Hip Dysplasia
Watching a dog suffer from hip dysplasia is tough. Most people assume the German shepherd is the breed that suffers most from this health problem, but this isn't exactly true.