Bichon Frise Training - You'll Love This Breed By Jack Ryan

The Bicon Frise is a very loving breed who almost always want to make their owner happy Being a pert of the family is a high priority The breed is a great choice for the first time dog owner or a family with young kids.. The Bichon has a light bark and can be noisy as well as difficult to paper train. However, the bichon is very happy with tons of energy, a outgoing persona, and is a spot on member of the family.

Puppies sometimes have beige to apricot markings, over time these will get lighter. Often times the bichon may have cream or apricot in their ears and head. But this will most likely fade to totally white.. It is essential to get the puppy used to groomong as early as possible, the whole ordeal may test your patience but requires soft handling so he may be ready to enjoy your loving home.

This breed is excellent at performing tricks and is extremely smart. Slow to grow up and the male side is a little easier to train. Traing the breed should begin at an early stage. The Bichon works well with food treats along with the leash and collar. Training must be gentle and firm,

Bichons are known to be intelligent and train easily, which made them popular favorites for circus acts. On the downside, bichons are prone to liver shunts. They weigh about 10 to 18 pounds, depending on size and are classified under four categories: the Havanese, Bolognese, Maltaise, and Tenerife, from which the Bichon Frise ultimately descended. Bichons require a moderate amount of exercise, including walking daily, but they make perfect indoor dogs. They were the popular choice of dog that Italian sailors used for bartering during medieval times and were the preferred choice for bartering because they were very friendly and made good traveling companions.

The Bichon Frise is a breed that is sweet tempered, merry, and eager, always wanting to please his owners and family. They love to spend time with their family and loves interaction with humans and other animals. The Bichon Frise is a cute little 'puffy' dog. This is a small but sturdy dog who can be taken on family trips, and will be sad if you leave him at home. He is a good family dog and will love everyone in his 'pack.

Remember to treat these dog with care. Of course this should go without saying as it applies to all dogs. Bichons are very fun to be around but watch out for the 'Bichon Bolt'. That is why they should always be on a leash during walks.

You will have many hours of fun and enjoyment and others will be attracted to you and your dog because they radiate such energy and fun.

Be sure to keep them groomed at least monthly but not less than every four months. It will cost you about 50 USD to get them trimmed. I recommend the puppy cut as this is shorter ant will last longer.

Finally, the bichon has hair and not fur so if you are allergic to pets they may be a good choice for your home.

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Pomeranians - Introduction By Jeff Nenadic

Large dogs are not for everyone so if your preference leans toward a small dog read up on the Pomeranian. Intelligent, lively and affectionate, the Pomeranian is a remarkable little dog which loves to learn. The Pomeranian will make himself at home in your mansion or you condo.

The Pomeranian is often looked upon as a lap dog but taking a look at his heritage shows us that he originated in the Prussian region of Pomerania and is a direct descendant of the Spitz breed and introduced into Europe primarily as a sheep herder. Famous owners of Pomeranians include Marie Antoinette, Mozart, Emile Zola and Queen Victoria who set up her own kennels to breed and show the dogs. Originally these dogs were much bigger, weighing in excess of 25 pounds but as years passed the size diminished mainly because people preferred the smaller version of the dog, following the lead of Queen Victoria.

Today, the average male Pomeranian weighs around 4 to 4½ pounds and his female counterpart approximately 4½ to 5½ pounds. There is now very little difference in the height and weight of the Pomeranians.

As a toy breed the Pomeranian is probably one of the most independent in this group and he can even charm his way into the affections of people who normally don’t like miniature dogs by displaying curiosity, alertness and performing any number of unsolicited tricks. Whether the Pomeranian is pampered or leads an energetic life, going for long hikes with his owner, he will adapt to any situation and enjoy what is offered to him. Never be concerned that he cannot keep up with you because Pomeranians love exercise and possess much more stamina than you would imagine.

This little dog doesn’t eat very much around half a half a can of dog food mixed with biscuits or 1½ cups of dry complete food. His food intake needs to be balanced with his nutritional requirements so it is important to feed him the right foods.

If you decide to welcome a Pomeranian into your home, be prepared to spend a considerable amount of time grooming him. He has an undercoat and an overcoat so you may need to wet the coat before brushing so that you can see whether the brush is going through the two coats. You will need to frequently perform this procedure especially if you have been out for a walk and his coat has become dirty or wet. If you don’t brush him through immediately, his fur will become a tangled and knotted mass and it is likely that you will have to cut chunks of his fur away rather than put him through the pain of brushing.

The Pomeranian makes an excellent companion for single people or families. They are one of the most entertaining and affectionate of all the small breeds. The only possible negative is the maintenance of his coat but if attended to on a daily basis this will only take around 10 minutes of your time; such a small price to pay for your own in-house circus performer!

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The Labrador Retriever - And Its American History By Jeff Nenadic

There are few breeds among dogs that have achieved the success of the Labrador retriever which has held first place in the most popular American dog stakes for the last 15 years. In excess of 137,000 Labradors are registered with the American Kennel Club. In the novel, Chesapeake, Sir James Michener wrote about a new breed of dog which had arrived in Maryland during the early 19th century. The first registered Labrador retriever in the American Kennel Club appeared in 1917 and originated in Scotland. The dogs name was Brocklehirst Floss although the Labrador Retriever Club would dispute this and name Brocklehirst Nell as the first. The breed was more widely recognized in 1928 as Americans began to appreciate the Labrador retrievers hunting skills both as game finders and water fowl dogs. Originally referred to as English Retrievers, American shooting clubs began to train them in the American way of hunting, which is quite different from methods used in the UK. American Sportsmen were keen to bring more Labradors to the United States as the dogs popularity increased.

In 1931 The Labrador Retriever Club was founded and on the 21st December 1931 the club held a field trials event for the breed on Robert Goelets Glenmere Court Estate in Chester, New York. This first field trial events, was which was held on a Monday attracted 16 entries and was mainly attended by wealthy competitors. Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Field won first and second prize in the Open All-Age stake with their Golden Labrador retriever, Carl of Boghurst, whilst the American Bred stake was won by W. Averell Harriman, breeder of Labrador retrievers and owner of the Arden Kennels. His kennels are still considered to be among the best in America where Arden trophies include four dual winners, eight bench winners and five ground winners. Currently , in excess of 150 Labrador retriever field trials are held annually in the United States.

On the 18th May 1933 The Labrador Club of America held the first specialty field trials and attracted 34 competitors. Franklin P. Lord won the competition with his dog - Boli of Black. Boli came from good bloodstock having been purchased from Lady Howe, an English breeder who was the first American Labrador retriever bench winner.

In December 1938 a Labrador retriever named Blind of Arden was the first dog to appear on the front page of Life Magazine. This dog became the first American field champion and his sister, Decoy of Arden, went on to be the first female American field champion. Labradors from the Arden line are much sought after because they have produced so many champions over the years. One notable celebrity Labrador named Shed of Arden is owned by Paul Bakewell and won the National Championship competition three times during 1942 (her first year), again in 1943 and then in 1946. No Labrador has achieved this since. This Labrador bitch was described by her owner as having talent in the field, beauty, intelligence and the ability to produce quality puppies the embodiment of everything a Labrador retriever should be
There is a wealth of information about Labrador retrievers on the internet for Labrador enthusiasts.

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