Boston Terrier – Tammi Lee

Tammi Lee
"Have you ever heard of a dog pillow?"
2008-11-26

Here’s what Jean Lee says about Tammi Lee:

"Loves to play fetch and push “daddy” off the couch to sleep behind him."

"Tami Lee looks like alot of fun! Especially if you like terrier pillows! Thanks for sharing her here."

Mixed Dog Breeds

Mixed dogs are crossbreeds that make up the hybrid dogs, the ‘designer’ dogs, and the mutt!

MIxed dogs consists of many different types of dogs.

As most of these are not recognized purebreds, they are not considered ‘breeds’, However some of the hybrid dogs and the designer dogs, are breeds in the making.

   Though a large majority of the hybrid dogs and designer dogs may not yet qualify for dog registries, many are favored as family pets. Those that are recognized by registries have a strongly demonstrated interest, and breeding activity going on. When a registry sees that there is a serious and expanding breeding effort, these dogs may be admitted as new ‘breeds’ into a miscellaneous group.

   Many varieties of mixed dogs are found in shelters and rescues. Some of the most common varieties found in shelters throughout the United States are hunting dog mixes, especially Labrador and Golden Retriever mixes. Many also have Dachshunds, German Shepherds, and Poodles mixed in… (Read More)

Hound Dog Breeds

The Hound dogs are well know as fantastic hunting dogs, bred primarily to seek and hunt prey!

Hound dogs hunt either by sight or sound,

but all have one trait in common, stamina. These dog breeds include the Sighthounds, Scent Hounds, and those that hunt by both sight and scent including the Spitz Hounds.

   Many Hound dogs make very good companions. The Scent hounds for example, are very much like rambunctious children.
Yet some of the hound dogs would rather be hunting than anything else. These dogs some may seem a bit distant and aloof, that is part of their nature. Focused hunting dogs, especially the Spitz, can have a very hard time sitting still or paying attention. Their minds are actively seeking and they are instinctively ready for the chase.

   Hound dogs can make reliable sturdy pets… (read more)

Lionhead Rabbit – Thumper

Thumper
"Thumper makes the cutest Santa!"
2008-11-16

Here’s what Emma Pilgrim says about Thumper:

"He sleeps on a (low) shelf beside my bed each night. (He has his own lil bed). If he gets agitated he growls just like a teeny dog. He actually seems to enjoy getting a shower."

"Thumper sounds like a pretty good guard rabbit, we’ve never seen one this cute before. Thanks for sharing Mr. Thumper with us!"

Banded Sea Snake

Some photos of a dive trip to Sabang Bay near the town of Puerto Galera in the Philipinnes. This is a banded sea snake that we followed up a wall, over a flat, and then up to the surface. I caught him just as he was passing another diver on the way to the surface. It is amazing there are no bubbles obscuring the snake in the photo!

A Little Zoo

A Little Zoo
"Truly a Little Zoo of Cute!"
2008-11-16

Here’s what shil says about A Little Zoo:

"1. These lovebirds are my latest collection! Actually dad bought them, does anybody have any idea how should I tame them at home so that I don’t have to cage them.
2. My innocent boy Casu! He was a moma’s boy so is very shy of others!
3. Mimi, my prince, he spends his time eating in the morning and then sleeping for 6 hrs and later goes out for a stroll, such a comfortable life
4. Dimpu, well she was an angel, the most understanding pet ever in this world. She’s no more but left behind casu, her son, for us. She is little weak in this picture due to the birth of casu. Casper looked like the white ghost “Casper” when he was small, so I named him Casper."

English Angora Rabbit – Ribby

Ribby
"See if you can find Ribby the Rabbit in the pictures!"
2008-11-08

"Yipes… Ribby is the coolest looking rabbit we’ve EVER seen! Heres a little about the breed in general from Animal-World

English Angora: This breed is probably the most distinctive since it has long heavy fur that covers it’s body so that it is hard to tell the rabbit features like it’s ears and face. (It is often mistaken for a small dog). Its body is rounded and so it literally looks like a ball of fluff. The fur on the face is fairly short and if you look closely you will see a doll baby face with large round eyes. There are fluffy tassels of wool lining the ears and the wool is silky and fine which makes it very soft.
Most English angoras are very calm having being bred for good disposition in order to properly groom them. The English may grow to about 8.5 lbs. but is better to show at about 6 lbs."

Havanese and German Sheperd – Sugar and Lacy

Sugar and Lacey
"Check out Sugar and Lacy’s halloween costumes! "
2008-11-08

Here’s what Amber says about Sugar and Lacey:

"Our Havanese, Sugar, loves to run after our German Shepherd, Lacey, at full speed and flop over on her back in front of her feet. Then the chase begins "

Check out bigger pictures of Sugar and Lacy in the Gallery

"These guys sound like a lot of fun to have around. It looks like they really enjoy halloween too! Thanks for sharing them here."

Herding Dog Breeds

Herding dog breeds are particularly intelligent and lively!

These dogs are primarily used on farms

to move livestock between fields, drive it to market, and a few were developed as guard dogs. Many are still used for this today.

Herding dogs are not aggressive, but being bred to move large animals, they may have a tendency towards nipping and herding. They require owners that have the time and energy to keep up with them. They are highly trainable but need an activity to focus on. They respond well to firm, consistent, and positive training rather than harsh reprimands.

Herding Dog Backgrounds

   For hundreds of years, the need to control livestock spurred the development of herding dogs. Though these dogs often worked independently, it also fostered a special partnership between man and dog. Without the aid of such dogs, people throughout the world would have been hard put to work their livestock, or get it to market.

Pomeranian – Papillon Pup , Gizmo

Gizmo"Check out Gizmo and his back flips!"
2008-10-30

Here’s what Madeline Knoll says about Gizmo:

"He is extremely hyper! He does these cute little back flips like the ninja turtles. He is more my naughty dog but is still so cute. I can’t ever stay mad at him too long!"

"Gizmo is a fun puppy to have around I bet… never a dull moment! With that kind of cute, I bet you could get away with most anything. Thanks for sharing him here."

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