The History of Breeds: From Wolves to Whippets

from petside.com on 09 Jun 2009

first accidental and then deliberate breeding for working characteristics. Latercontrolled gene exchange (planned breeding) have existed for a very long time overfirst accidental and then deliberate breeding for working characteristics. Later

The Facts about Spaying and Neutering

from petside.com on 16 Sep 2009

unwanted dogs and cats are the offspring of household pets that were never sterilized, as opposed to stray animals or from breeding operations. From cancer prevention to decreased aggression, the benefits of sterilization far outweigh the risks. The surgery

Ocicat

from petside.com on 16 Dec 2008

unexpected result of an experimental breeding which attempted to produce an Aby-pointsome of the vanishing wild species, the breeding was repeated to produce more Ocicatsevidence and it might be that selective breeding is responsible for the Ocicat's lovely

How to Find a Great Breeder

from petside.com on 11 Jun 2009

2) Do you health test? A reputable breeder will test her breeding dogs for health problems that are prevalent in that particular2) Do you health test? A reputable breeder will test her breeding dogs for health problems that are prevalent in that particular

Trend Alert!: Designer Dogs

from petside.com on 23 Feb 2009

consistently hypoallergenic enough to justify breeding it for that job. It did turn out tothe bill over generations, a true-breeding population of dogs that looked and actedconsistently hypoallergenic enough to justify breeding it for that job. It did turn out to

Turkish Angora

from petside.com on 16 Dec 2008

was used indiscriminately in Persian breeding programs and virtually disappeared asFortunately for cat lovers, controlled breeding programs had been set up in Turkey towas used indiscriminately in Persian breeding programs and virtually disappeared as

Breaking Pet News Archive

from petside.com on 17 May 2009

fear that the PWD's spike in popularity will lead to bad breeding practices and abandoned dogs. (PEOPLE Pets) Tuesday Aprilfear that the PWD's spike in popularity will lead to bad breeding practices and abandoned dogs. (PEOPLE Pets) Tuesday April

Dental Problems of Small Dogs

from petside.com on 08 Apr 2009

have it easy compared to small dogs. Unfortunately, as human breeding programs encourage ever-smaller "toy" and "teacup" puppieshave it easy compared to small dogs. Unfortunately, as human breeding programs encourage ever-smaller "toy" and "teacup" puppies

Maine Coon

from petside.com on 11 Jan 2009

high regard for their mousing talents. Through nature's own breeding program, this breed has developed into a sturdy cat ideallyhigh regard for their mousing talents. Through nature's own breeding program, this breed has developed into a sturdy cat ideally