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 Show your support with a magnetic ribbon. Recent Pet News, Tips & Info...Enjoying Thanksgiving with your pet Enjoying Thanksgiving with your petThe Animal Shelter has published these safety tips regarding treating your pet to a few nibbles of your Thanksgiving leftovers. -- Gobble Gobble - Talkin' Turkey. Giving your pet a small Dog Bites Dog Bites If I am bitten how should I care for a dog bite? * Always wash the dog bite with soap and warm water, try to get any dirt, saliva, or any other particles washed out of your wound. * Apply pressure with a clean cloth or towel to the dog bite to stop any bleeding, if the bleeding does not stop within 15 minutes you should proceed to a doctors office or emergency room. Dogs and the Law - Breed Bans Dogs and the Law - Breed Bans Breed bans are laws that have been created in recent years in response to actual or even perceived threats by certain breeds of dogs. The majority of these laws specifically target Pit Bull, or Pit Bull like breeds. Doberman pinschers, Rottwielers, German Shepherds, and Mastiffs have also been Spay and Neuter your pets Spay and Neuter your pets Spay and Neuter your pets Spaying and neutering is arguably the biggest single issue in domestic animal welfare. The vast majority of animal rescue groups and shelters have placed an emphasis on educating |
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LeonbergerLeonbergerCountry of Origin: Germany History: The Leonberger is from Leonberg, Germany, where is has been bred since 1846. The breed was developed from crosses of Landseer Newfoundlands, Saint Bernards, and Great Pyrenees in an effort to produce a dog that resembled the town’s lion crest. The Leonberger was always a companion rather than a working dog. It almost became extinct following WWI but the breed was revitalized by fanciers. Physical Description: The Leonberger is a strong, powerful dog that is well proportioned with a powerful head that is deeper than it is wide. The end of its deep muzzle is black and it has medium size drop ears and brown eyes. The tail is long and bushy. The double coat has a dense undercoat and long, weather-resistant outer coat. It may be coarse or soft and is wavy, longest at the neck and chest and the tail. Color ranges from gold to reddish brown with a dark or black mask. The hair may have black tips and there may be small, white markings on the chest and toe tips. Height: 25.5 to 31.5 inches Weight: 105 to 132 pounds Temperament: Bred as a companion, the Leonberger makes an excellent family dog: affectionate, playful, and very good with children. It is protective of family and home. Activity Level: High Best Owner: It does best with an active family in a rural or suburban home. Special Needs: Attention, grooming, socialization, training Possible Health Concerns: Addison’s disease, bloat, cancer, ectropion, entropion, hip and elbow dysplasia, hypothyroidism, OCD Share this article on Leonberger with friends. 
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