Posts Tagged ‘terriers’

Is She A Bitch Or A Lady?

Gail Jones | April 3rd, 2010

So, you may be asking yourself, what is in a dog’s name? Just what does it matter what your female dog’s name is? The answer is perhaps a lot, because your bitch’s name defines him or her in the eyes of your friends, especially if you have a rather small, puny dog. For what a small dog lacks in stature it can make up for in attitude. For a small dog, being cute will get her everywhere. But what is a cute dog without a cute dog’s name?

Cute dog names are really meant for female dogs or bitches. Abby, for example is a very cute dog name. When you match with a mental image, you probably see a little Westie or a Labrador pup romping around on a lawn in your mind’s eye. Other cute female dog names are Queenie, Beauty, Becky and Blackie. All of these cute dog names seem to embody a bundle of fur that has a sweet nature and just loves cuddles. They all speak of a cute appearance and a very happy dog owning experience.

However, there appears to be rather few cute dog names available for male dogs. This may be because it reduces the masculine image that male dogs should have. Still, there are some male cute dog names out there. Bobby, Casper, Patch and Spot are all cute male dog names that have the same effect as the female ones do. However, you do have to ensure that you have the right kind of male dog to give a cute dog name to, because if you get it wrong, he will sound ridiculous.

Cute dog names can be suitable for male and female members alike of certain breeds and can help to develop a lovable personality, because of the affection, with which it will be treated. But do be warned, you do not want to leave your dog open to ridicule so choose when to give cute dog names rather carefully.

While dogs are quite intelligent animals, they cannot really process the same quantity of information that humans can. As a result, dog names should not be more than two syllables. If they are more than that, it is very rare that a dog will actually respond. Max, Sam, Lady, Molly and the like are excellent dog names because they are short and the syllables are hard. They easily respond to dog names like those and it can increase your chances of training them.

Moreover, dogs names can help them form an identity of their own. Common names do not encourage them to do that, so finding a short, simple but unusual name can help their characters a great deal without damaging their ability to obey a command.

I am quite willing to bet money that most dog owners do not think of the factors outlined above when thinking of dog names for a new pet. Instead, dog names are chosen at on a whim, but it is worth putting a bit more thought into it, for your dogs mental health if nothing else.

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Organic, Healthy Dog Food

Frank Williams | November 22nd, 2009

The requirement of healthy food seems to apply equally to humans and their pets, because many pet owners prefer to buy organic foods to feed man’s best friend. One could be forgiven for being surprised at the large variety of organic dog food available in the market. Just as for humans, there are many of pet illnesses that one could cure or even prevent in the first place by the use of organic pet food.

For example, organic dog food could reduce the chance of the pet getting skin diseases and allergies. The explanation for the positive health effects is the absence of additives, chemicals, colourants and pesticides. Instead there are simply grain extracts and high quality proteins for ingredients of organic dog food. Organic dog food also provides more nourishment, which is reflected in the higher levels of energy and the normal weight of the dog.

Regular dog food can cause diabetes and excess weight with all the concomitant problems that accompany these illnesses: back ailment, organ failure and decreased mobility. How can organic dog food help here, then? Well, because organic pet food does not contain bulk filler; they are nutrient-packed products that create energy not fat. Moreover, it is far better and definitely a lot easier to prevent health issues than try to treat them afterwards.

Good digestion and a stronger immunity system are the other main benefits that come with the feeding of organic dog food. Because of the absence of chemicals normally present in ordinary pet food, your dog will no longer vomit or experience gas or diarrhea. A more efficient is what you will achieve with a healthy diet. Furthermore, the quality of the nutritional substances in organic dog food, boosts the immunity functions, thereby reducing the risks of infection and all sorts of specific diseases that affect dogs on a routine basis.

A high number of veterinarians claim that organic dog food substantially extends the life of any animal, to say nothing of the fact that it will pass through old age a lot better. It is quite common that pet owners who choose organic dog food, are also interested in eating organic foods themselves, sticking with healthy natural food that boost bodily functions and avoid toxins and disease.

Ask your local dog food provider about organic dog food and if there is none available at your local shop, try to order it online. There are many web pages that sell such products at pretty good prices.

One last piece, be very, very careful with dried dog food like biscuits, no matter what the label says. I used to have a dog called Becky that remained at home alone during the day, while I went to work. I didn’t like to leave ‘wet’ food, because of flies, bacteria and vermin, so I bought dry food, which would not go off during the day. However, within six years she had contracted diabetes, which meant that I had to inject her with insulin every morning. The vet said that it was quite common for dogs fed only on dry biscuits to get diabetes, so check with your vet first of all or feed organic wet food.

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