Dog Accesories and Toys

Choosing A Pup

2012-01-04T10:46:00.004+11:00

Choosing a pup is almost certainly the most important decision regarding his pet,that an owner ever makes; the individual that is selected will be his responsability for many years to come.

A host of considerations affect this choice:
- The size of home and garden,
- The size of the dog,
- The facilities for exercise,
- Personal preferences regarding breeds,
- The choice available,
- The health of the available puppies,
- The desire for pedigree or non-pedigree,
- The prefered sex,
- And the behaviour of the puppies in the litter.

Many of these decisions are matters of common sense,for example whether there is enough room for a given size of dog,although a surprising number of owners make mistakes over this; hence the need for welfare organizations to look after abandoned pets. However,the puppy's behaviour is vitally important,and here there a number of considerations,which often pass unnoticed by even the most considerate owners

REMEMBER " Certainly puppies must be purchased somewhere between six (6) and thirteen (13) weeks"

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2011-12-28T11:52:00.000+11:00

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My Babies

2011-04-23T18:08:00.003+10:00

Our Friends Around The World

2010-08-22T19:18:00.005+10:00

My name is RAYO,I am australian. I understand English and Spanish commands.
I love modelling and pose for the camera even when I'm not in my best mood!
I was in death row until two sweet ladies saw my photo on the internet and adopted me.I am 5 years old.

Our Friends Around The World

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This Friend is "RINGO" a Poodle from Peru,10 years old. Excellente with kids,very easy going.

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Another Friend is "SAM" a Golden Retriever from Mexico,4 years old. A lively and cheerful dog.

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Our Friend "PACO" a Jack Russell,7 years old from Sydney. Small but mighty.

Did you Know..........

2010-05-18T10:50:00.002+10:00

· Dogs have sweat glands in their feet and have three eyelids. The third lid is called a nictitating membrane or “haw” and keeps the eye lubricated and protected. Dog’s shoulder blades are not attached to the rest of the skeleton for flexibility. Puppies will sometimes be shunned by their mother when they are cleaned before the mother gets to see them. Dogs with short faces like pugs usually die earlier then dogs with longer noses and faces.

Function of the Tail in Dogs

2010-03-07T21:20:00.003+11:00

What are the functions of the tail?

You can tell a lot about what dogs are feeling by watching their tails. Dogs use their tails for communicating; they express happiness, aggression, stress and all of the emotions in between. By looking at the position and movement of the tail, you can usually tell what they are saying. When he wags his tail high and wags it back and forth, he's usually feeling pretty good; when he is interested in something, his tail is horizontal to the ground; a tucked tail indicates the dog is frightened or submissive; when the tail goes from horizontal to upright and rigid, he is feeling threatened or challenged; and a tail that is low and wagging just slightly means your dog is feeling worried or insecure.

The tail has another vital role in communicating. Every time your dog moves his tail, it acts like a fan and spreads his natural scent around him. One of his most important odors comes from the anal glands, two sacs under the tail that contain a smelly liquid that is as unique among dogs as fingerprints are to us. Every time the dog wags his tail, the muscles around the anus contract and press on the glands, causing a release of the scent. A dominant dog that carries his tail high will release much more scent than a dog that holds his tail lower. Likewise, a frightened dog holds his tail between his legs to keep others from sniffing him, so he does not draw attention to himself.

The tail is important as a means of counterbalance when the dog is carrying out complicated movements such as leaping, walking along narrow structures, or climbing. Dogs that run at great speeds usually have long thin tails in proportion to the rest of the body, and they use their tails as counterbalance when making turns. Their tails give them both agility and ability to turn quickly to keep up with their prey. Tail muscles are also important in stabilizing the vertebral column and supporting the action of the extensor muscles of the back as well as those of the croup and buttocks.

Some dogs also use their tails as rudders when swimming. Swimming dogs have tails that are thick, strong and very flexible, which helps them to move easily through the water and make quick turns.

Some dogs use their tails for insulation. Nordic breeds have brushy or plumed tails with long dense fur. When lying down they pull their tails over their faces to keep out the cold. They also use their tails as rudders when pulling a sled across the ice.

Handcrafted Round Boxes

2010-02-23T17:22:00.009+11:00

If you or your friends are cat lovers, then this is for you!!!For more details visit http://www.amigosforever.com.au/dogtoys-pic-1.asp?s=45

Dog cushions

2010-02-07T19:30:00.004+11:00

This cushion features the cutest dogs - and it's also soft and cuddly as a puppy. Made from polyester cotton ,it's printed on both sides. Measuring 37cm x 37cm. It's the next best thing to having real dogs to snuggle up to!

Dog cushions

2010-02-07T18:55:00.004+11:00

This cushion is perfect measuring 28cm x 48cm. Made from polyester cotton,it'sprinted on both sides.It's the nest best thing to having real dogs to snuggle up to!

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Dogs can see in some colors

2010-01-24T18:38:00.001+11:00

Dogs do see in color, but their perception of color is not the same as it is for people. They cannot distinguish between red, orange, yellow or green. They can see various shades of blue and can differentiate between closely related shades of gray that are not distinguishable to people.

When comparing dog and human vision, people are better at depth perception, color perception and seeing minute details of an object. Dogs are better at seeing in dim light, responding to an image rapidly and detecting the slightest motion. They also have better peripheral vision.

In a 1995 study published in the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, researchers dissected canine retinas and found many color-sensitive cones that indicated that there was at least an anatomical potential for color vision in dogs.

The researchers also used behavioral discrimination testing and electrical photo tests to determine the light wavelengths that stimulated these cones. The dogs in the study could not differentiate between middle-to-long wavelengths of light, which to people appear as green, yellow, orange or red.

Dogs are able to differentiate between various shades of blue and violet, shades that people cannot tell apart. It is theorized that people have a yellow pigment in the lens of their eye that blocks short wavelengths (blue) light and significantly reduces sensitivity to violet and blue light. Dogs do not have this yellow pigment and therefore can see very subtle color changes.

If you are feeling curious, you can try testing your own dog to see if he can tell one shade of color from another. First, try to teach your dog that a blue towel always elicits a positive response. Then put out a green, a red and a blue towel and see if they pick the right color. This is a very crude test but it may work.