Peter Siddle Profile With a charging run-up, powerful delivery, worrying bounce and elongated appeal, Peter Siddle made a lasting mark in 2008-09 as he stepped up from promising domestic bowler to a speedster who could be part of Australia's attack for years. But he soon suffered the fast man's curse and early in 2010 was diagnosed with a stress fracture in his back that required a lengthy rehabilitation. The timing was poor, interrupting...more
Dandie Dinmont Terrier - Facts You Must Know Before Adopting Dandie Dinmont Terrier Breed DescriptionThe Dandie Dinmont Terrier is a small breed with a distinctive top-knot hair on the head of this terrier dog. Primarily bred to go to the ground, this breed is a low-stationed working dog with an arched top line. They are between 8-11 inches tall at the shoulders, and weighs from 18-24 pounds at the average. CoatThe Dandie Dinmont has a...more
Dogue de Bordeaux - Facts You Must Know Before Adopting Dogue de Bordeaux Breed DescriptionAlso known as the French Mastiff or the Bordeaux Bulldog, this mastiff is somewhat short, and stocky with wrinkly head. This very powerful and muscular dog weighs an average between 120-145 pounds, and stands 23-30 inches tall. CoatAccording to the breed standard, the Dogue de Bordeaux's coat is short, fine, and soft. They come in shades of fawn to mahogany, with red, black, or brown mask. White markings are acceptable on the chest, and on the tip of the toes. ActivityThe Dogue de Bordeaux requires a great deal of exercise. They could do with a long walk daily. Owners should provide enough physical and mental stimulation as behavioral problems may arise if this need is not sufficed. TemperamentThe Dogue de Bordeaux is naturally protective, even-tempered, and extremely devoted. Originally bred to protect and fight, this breed can be aggressive, but breeders have been trying to get this characteristic out of them. This breed is highly intelligent, but can be dominant, arrogant, and stubborn. Socialization for this breed should be done early on. This breed is the most powerful, even...more
How To Understand Your Dog Are you having problems training your dog? Don't worry about it, most people end up with the same problem. Fortunately for people, there are courses that you can get into that will help teach you everything you need to know to become the alpha dog in your pack or family. After you read these tips, I'll talk about a...more
How to Compare Pet Insurance Policies Pet insurance is a relatively new concept and pet insurance plans came into existence approximately 20 years ago. Ever since, the pet care industry is growing at a steady pace. Millions of people in America own pets and spend a considerable amount of money on pet care. Vet bills, routine checks, diseases...more
Probiotics for Pets: Dogs and Cats – How They Can Help Alleviate Common Pet Health Problems Probiotics are beneficial bacteria, the "good" or "friendly" bacteria that populate the entire digestive tract and play an important role in digestion, nutrient assimilation and immune system function. Unfortunately, many people have been lead to believe that all bacteria are harmful, but the reality is that we live in symbiosis with beneficial bacteria throughout our environment, and some of the most important are our friendly intestinal bacteria.The average animal, depending on size, can have up to four pounds of bacteria in his body with the majority residing in the digestive tract. Your pet would become very ill or die without the right intestinal bacteria, and unfortunately this actually happens more often than most people realize. Many holistic veterinarians believe that imbalances in intestinal bacteria are a major factor in many of the chronic disorders that we see in our animals today. My experience with animals leads me to believe this is very true!Probiotics play some vital roles in your animal's body such as: *Help the digestive tract function properly by producing...more
Pet Memorials Ideas Dealing with the death of a furry companion is often devasting. You are faced with feelings of loss and grief after years marked with companionship. Finding ways to honor and cherish the memory of your pet is not only a...more
How Being Proactive Can Increase Your Dog's Survival Rate The role of cancer in dog illness is an issue that is still being explored. Of course, many dogs to not recover. Yet it will not benefit your dog if you get too overwhelmed. It may...more
It is tough to train terriers except the West Highland Terrier West Highland Terrier is much more friendly and easier to handle than Scottish Terrier. The training strategies employed for such temperamental, bold and dynamic dogs, really...more
Dog Beds – How to Choose the Right One for your Pet Dog beds can play an important role, not only in regards to sleep comfort but also to the optimal health of your pet. Did you know that how they lie down and rest can dictate the type of...more
Are You Ready For The Adrian Peterson Workout? Why is Adrian Peterson of the Minesota Vikings such an offensive threat with superhuman abilities? His dedication to preparation and more specifically the Adrian Peterson workout program he...more
The West Highland Terrier dog is simply trainable as compared to other terriers West Highland Terrier is a lot more friendly and simpler to deal with than Scottish Terrier. Still, it possesses the bold, dynamic terrier temperament, and has to...more