From the monthly archives:

May 2008

Golden Retrievers

May 31, 2008

by David Bear

Originally bred to hunt in 1800s England, the golden retriever has retained much of its natural curiosity and hunting behaviors. The breed has maintained its standing in the top ten most popular dog breeds in the US partly because of the dog’s gentle nature, fierce loyalty and friendly personality. They’re the quintessential family pet due to their patience with children.

The female golden weighs approximately

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Tabby Cats And Other Colors Of Cats

May 30, 2008

Patterns are a mixture of colors in a definite arrangement. The six fundamental types of coat patterns present in cats with some differences are Tabby, Tortoiseshell, Solid, Bicolor, Colorpoint and Tricolor.

1. Tabby: This coat pattern is the most widespread found naturally and is present in four varieties: blotched (marbled), striped (mackerel), ticked (agouti) and spotted.

2. Tortoiseshell: An unswerving blend of black and orange or thinned

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New & Improved

May 26, 2008

Back on May 23rd I noted that I was remodeling and now, June 2, I’d like to note that I appreciate everyone ignoring the dust while I chipped away at the 9,000+ spam comments and posts that needed to be weeded out.

I’ve recently taken over the blog for three reasons:

  1. I’d found it useful a long time ago when I had some trouble with my Appaloosa
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Imagine Your Cat Using The Toilet – Successful Cat Toilet Training Techniques

May 18, 2008

by Birgit Hulsing

This may sound ridiculous or like a near-impossible feat, but you’ll find life is a pleasant new world when you finish potty training your cat. You’ll have a very low-maintenance cat and she will also make a great conversation starter. And, you even save money on cat litter when you are done with potty training. If you want more detailed information than you’ll find here on

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