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Donuts. Is there anything they can’t do? – Matt Groening Just like Homer Simpson, we would happily sell our souls for a donut. It would have to be the greatest donut that the world had ever seen, but if it was, we’d be the first to sign on the dotted line in order to enjoy the sugar-filled splendor of that most magnifi
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Dogs can be mischievous at the best of times, and if they have managed to get hold of some oreo cookies from your pantry or coffee table, then you might be left wondering how it is going to affect them. Dogs are often caught eating things that they really shouldn’t be, but food that is intended for human consumption is
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If you have a dog at home, you are probably used to trying to resist the urge to feed them some of the food that you are eating when they are sat, giving you those irresistible puppy dog eyes. We are all guilty of giving our dogs some extra food every now and then, but it is always important to find out what foods are
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Corned beef is a tasty and convenient food option for when you are in a rush. The smell will surely attract your dogs attention, leaving them begging you for food as you make your cheese and corned beef sandwich. However, you need to know whether it is okay to sneak them some corned beef to satisfy their cravings. Just
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I don’t eat vegetables. I only eat food like cheeseburgers, Spam, hot dogs, and pizza – Art Donovan We know exactly what you’re thinking. Spam is, putting the brand name aside for a moment, essentially just meat and as dogs are carnivores and as carnivores are biologically predisposed to a meat-based diet, then the obv
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Skittles are a delicious type of sweet candy that us humans love to enjoy, but you might not want to feed them to your dog. As you probably already know, skittles are full of sugar, which is what gives them their sweet flavor. So, they are not the healthiest snack for a dog to have. There are so many things that you wi
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Squash itself is a delicious vegetable that is filled with important vitamins, like vitamins A, C, and B6, and it also contains nutrients like folate, potassium, magnesium, fiber, and phosphorus. All of these important vitamins and nutrients make it an excellent food for people to eat, but what about dogs? Spaghetti sq
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Most people love having waffles for breakfast, whether on special occasions or as an everyday staple. One of the best things about cooking waffles in the morning is the glorious smell that fills your home; you can be sure your dog notices it too. If your dog is sitting in the kitchen eyeing up the delicious breakfast t
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You might have noticed that only certain breeds of dog will have pink noses, whereas other dogs will have darker colored noses. Well, there is actually an interesting explanation behind this that you might be interested to learn about. All dogs are naturally adorable, and it is in our nature to pine over them, but ther
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I love spicy food, love it. But wasabi is just painful – Devon Werkheiser Devon Werkheiser summed up wasabi better than we ever could ever have hoped to. Even the most dedicated chili hounds and hot sauce fanatics give wasabi a wide berth whenever they think that they’re going to come into contact with it. A couple of
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The Dalmatian has always been a beloved family dog, but thanks to Dodie Smith and Walt Disney, they became one of the most popular dogs in the world in the latter half of the twentieth century. After all, they took center stage in the book, The Hundred And One Dalmatians, and the film based on it, 101 Dalmatians, both
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Work isn’t just a four-letter word to the Australian Kelpie, it was the one thing that he was bred to do and it’s the one thing that he enjoys doing the most. The Kelpie’s relentless enthusiasm and energy make this whirlwind who doesn’t know how to slow down or stop the perfect companion for anyone who believes in maki
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Devoted to their familias, the Xoloitzcuintli (we know, it’s a mouthful that’s hard to wrap your tongue around, but it’s actually pronounced show-low-eats-queent-lee), or Xolo (which in English, is pronounced show-low) is one of the oldest breeds of dog in the world. The Aztecs used to have their Xolo’s buried with the
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There are so many different breeds of dog to choose from that it can be difficult to find the perfect match for you. One breed you probably have come across in your search is the Puggle, a small and adorable breed created by crossing a Pug with a Beagle. It is easy to fall in love with their cute appearance and loving
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The vast plains and mountains of Afghanistan are famous the world over for a multitude of different reasons, but few of them make people smile like the Tazi, or Afghan Hound as it’s more commonly known, does. Its reputation for being the clown of the canine world and making its owners laugh while smothering them in aff
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If you have been searching the internet for the perfect dog breed for you, one breed that might stand out amongst the crowd for you is the Hokkaido breed. These are gorgeous and energetic dogs that originally come from Japan, and they are one of the most loyal dog breeds that you will find. Just like with any other bre
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Getting any breed of dog is one of the most exciting things you can do, but all breeds will come with their own challenges too. There are so many things that you need to learn about before bringing any dog into your home, and the Scottish Terrier is no exception to this rule. The Scottish Terrier is often referred to a
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We can understand why you might have fallen in love with the Alaskan Klee Kai without even knowing much about them, as they are absolutely adorable. However, they are much more than this, and there is so much to learn about them if this is a dog breed that you are seriously considering bringing into your home. The Alas
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Airedale Terrier dogs originated in England and are often called the King of Terriers as they are the largest of the Terrier breed. These are friendly, outgoing, and confident dogs that love to be in the company of their families, and they will get on well with various people. There is so much to learn about these dogs
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When George Orwell wrote that “All animals are created equal, but some animals are more equal than others” in Animal Farm, he was inadvertently describing the behemoth of the South African plains, the Boerboel. More commonly known as the South African Mastiff outside of its home country, as its Afrikaans name (which tr
