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If you want to learn more about breeding rights for dogs, then you have come to the right place. Anyone can breed dogs, but in order to do it legally, there are some laws and regulations that are in place that you will need to follow. You will also need to comply with contractual and local obligations. It is generally
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It used to be thought that only Chow Chows, Shar Peis, or mixed between these two breeds of dog could have black tongues. However, this is not actually the case, but rather a common misconception. The American Kennel Club standards do require that these two breeds have black tongues, but many other breeds also have bla
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The first thing that we all want to know when we’re thinking about choosing a dog to add to our growing families is how well that dog is going to fit in with our day to day to day lives if it gets on with our children and their friends, how well it’ll behave around any visitors that may decide to pop in and strangers i
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If you’ve spent an evening tickling your dog’s feet when he’s stretched out on the couch and resting his paws on your lap (whether you want him to or not), you might have noticed that there’s a strange flap of skin between his paw pads. Almost every dog in the canine kingdom has “webbing” between his toes, just like we
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When the sun puts his hat on and decides it’s time to come out and play if you’re anything like us, your thoughts automatically drift toward shorts, tee shirts, and long afternoons and days spent lounging around at the beach or by your pool. And knowing how hot and uncomfortable you get when the temperature begins to s
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There are some dogs that will have blue eyes as a breed trademark, but there are others that might get blue eyes as a recessive trait. Other dogs that have a specific coat color, like merle or piebald, will tend to get blue eyes passed on to them. If a dog had the merle or piebald gene, it would not be able to consiste
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Nobody wants their dog to lose their hearing, but it is a possibility that is important to be aware of, especially if you have certain dog breeds. This is because there are some breeds of dogs that are more likely to become deaf. Thankfully, there are some signs of deafness that you can look out for, so you can be awar
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Dogs come in all shapes and sizes and have been a constant part of human history for the last thirty thousand years. As our society has moved forward and evolved, dogs have as well, and the twenty-first century canine bears little resemblance to the animal that huddled around fires with early Cro-Magnons to share heat,
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All cornbread is authentic as long as it’s good, hot, and made with love and fresh ingredients – Jeremy Jackson Cornbread is a dinner table institution in the South, and there isn’t any meal that can’t be served with and won’t improve. Okay, so maybe we’re a little biased toward cornbread, as we were raised on it and s
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Jelly beans, as you probably already know, are a sweet treat that is intended for humans, not dogs. They are packed full of sugar, artificial flavors, colorings, and possibly other toxic ingredients such as xylitol or caffeine. Unfortunately, many of the ingredients that are found in jelly beans may not be the best for
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I love a good breakfast – grits, eggs, French toast, and turkey bacon – Tyler Perry Tyler Perry’s philosophy about starting the day the right way with a good breakfast is one that we readily and wholeheartedly subscribe to and believe in too. It isn’t just us that subscribe to the theory that breakfast is the most impo
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As hard as it is to picture a dog fishing for and trying to catch seafood, it isn’t actually difficult to imagine them eating it, especially if you’ve ever enjoyed a tuna sandwich or a plate filled with freshly caught and fried scallops. If you’ve eaten in front of your dog, you’ll remember how eagerly they watched you
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In Japanese, sushi does not mean raw fish. It means seasoned rice – Guy Fieri Taking an hour out of your day, to let the world pass you by while enjoying some fresh Nigiri, Sashimi or a California Roll is one of life’s little pleasures. It’s a joy that every Sushi fan knows all too well, but if you’ve got your faithful
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I’m always sketchy of people who don’t like grits – Jaycee Ford While we’re loath to judge anyone based solely on their dietary preferences and wouldn’t think less of someone if they claimed that they weren’t particularly fond of grits, we have to admit that Jaycee Ford has a valid point. After all, there really isn’t
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I remember Doritos launched a new flavor and the question was whether I could use my skills – as they perceived them – to make people desire and want to try this new flavor – Derren Brown Getting together with your buddies to watch the game on Sunday night or blockbuster movies with your family on a Saturday with chips
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Dragon fruit is very subtle, very delicate. So you want to be careful not to kill it with things that have a very strong flavor – Jose Andres The first things that spring to mind when you’re thinking about giving your dog a tasty, well-deserved treat are probably bones and rawhide chews. Dragon Fruit, even if it is on
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Bacon is something that is found in the majority of households, and it smells amazing, tastes like perfection, and has a taste that many people love. All of these things are sure to make your dog’s mouth water. However, is it alright to give your dog raw bacon? Maybe not. We will tell you everything you need to know ab
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When you are about to sit down and eat your dinner, you might notice your dog giving you the puppy dog eyes, hoping for a delicious treat. Sometimes, this look can be too hard to resist, and you might cave and give them a little bite of what you are eating. However, what if you have sour cream on your dinner? It is alw
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My love for artichokes comes from when I was very young. My mother and father would slice the hearts and fry them and they would be crispy around the leaves and tender at the base – Jose Andres We all want to ensure that our dogs’ lives are as long, happy, and healthy as they can possibly be, and as such, we all spend
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Cheesecake is something that I can’t stay away from – Paige Is there a finer desert anywhere in the world than cheesecake? It combines all of the things that we love the most, cheese, sugar, fruit (or chocolate and caramel if you’re feeling particularly decadent), and a rich, buttery biscuit base in one glorious ready
