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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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Presa CanarioPresa CanarioAlternative Names: Perro de presa canario, dogo canario Country of Origin: Canary Islands History: This dog is native to the Canary Islands, which include Tenerife and Gran Canaria. It is believed to descend from a cross of mastiffs and native cattle dogs. It was popular in its native land during the 16th century when it was used as a guard and for driving cattle. Physical Description: The presa canario is a large, strong, and muscular dog that is longer than it is tall. It has a massive head which is covered with loose skin creating wrinkles. It has a short muzzle and wide, black nose. The oval, medium-sized eyes are medium to dark chestnut. The medium size ears are naturally drop or rose, or cropped erect. There is a wide chest and thick, natural, sabrelike tail. The skin is thick and loose, especially at the head, and covered with a short, flat single coat. It is brindle or fawn with a dark mask. Height: 22 to 25.5 inches Weight: 88 to 110 pounds Temperament: This is a calm, attentive, confident, and even-keeled dog. It is gentle and affectionate with family, including children, but wary with strangers. It is aloof. It generally gets along with submissive dogs of the opposite sex. Activity Level: Moderate Best Owner: It does well with a dog-experienced family or individual in a rural or suburban home. Special Needs: Fenced yard, firm but positive training, leashed, socialization, supervision with other animals. Possible Health Concerns: entropion, epilepsy, demodectic mange, hip and elbow dysplasia, hypothyroidism, OCD, luxating patellas, wobbler syndrome Share this article on Presa Canario with friends. 
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