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Top Dog Breeds
If someone asked you what you thought was the most popular dog breed in America is, you probably could guess which one that was. Well, okay, I would have a tough time picking between Labrador Retrievers and Golden Retrievers. The correct answer is a Labrador Retriever. As the number one dog in America, this dog consistently keeps its spot as the number one dog. Why? Well, most people say it is because it is usually seen as a good "family dog." This is because they are typically great with children and other pets. For some reason they are also one of the easiest dog...
Facts About Walruses
Walruses are extraordinary sea creatures that live primarily in the cold, north Arctic region. What is known about walruses is that they are close to becoming extinct due to the fact that many people hunt them for various reasons. Fortunately more people are becoming aware of the walrus and are working together to save them from the verge of extinction. Here are even more facts for those who want to know more about the walrus.
A single walrus tusk can weight up to 3 pounds.
A walrus can have anywhere from 400 to 700 whiskers.
Their blubber skin really is just about five...
Pepe Le Pew…
In New Hampshire, one of the biggest pest problems is skunks. They tend to roam around, digging up gardens and harassing people and pets. So, I have dealt with my fair share of the little buggers.
In the cities, the skunks are definitely worse. My dad lives in one of the cities of New Hampshire, and at his house, the skunks are more obvious and populous than anywhere else I've been. They just wander into yards, eating grubs and trash, while occasionally spraying things.
Our biggest problem is the fact that they love to live under our shed. The skunks would build...
Does your pet really want a Halloween costume?
Though the Internet, this time of year, seems full of photos of dogs dressed as geishas and cats in hats, dressing up your pets for Halloween is a fad that’s not exactly sweeping the continent. In fact, according to Newsday.com:
An Associated Press-Petside.com poll showed that only 8 percent of pet owners plan to dress their animals for Halloween.
The reasons the non-participating pet owners give are pretty much what you’d expect: The animals, cats especially, just won’t stand for it; the owners think it’s demeaning; nobody would see the costumes anyway. (That one is certainly true in my...
An Associated Press-Petside.com poll showed that only 8 percent of pet owners plan to dress their animals for Halloween.The reasons the non-participating pet owners give are pretty much what you’d expect: The animals, cats especially, just won’t stand for it; the owners think it’s demeaning; nobody would see the costumes anyway. (That one is certainly true in my...