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Carbohydrates

Carbohydrates are a very source for providing energy. They are found in cereal grains like wheat, rice et al. You must feed you dog with milk as it is also known to sufficient quatity of carbohydrates. However, it is best to check if your pet has a tolerance for milk as it causes diarrhoea in some canines. Carbohydrates are also found in fibrous foods that are essential for your dog to keep constipation away. It also prevents obesity in the pet.

Fats

Fats provide the maximum energy in dogs but they also cause obesity. But the result of a diet with low fat willlead to your dog having dry skin and dull coat.Therefore, maintain a proper balance and prepare a diet chart that included fats in consultation with the vet.

Proteins

Proteins are very important for your dog’s diet. However, your dog needs the amino acids that form proteins. Since, the quantity of amino acids in each protein varies, there are some proteins that are better. Feed your dog with food made from lamb, beef, and turkey et al, as the protein quality in these is better than foods made of plant.

Vitamins

Vitamins encourage normal metabolism in canines. They are substances that are present in small quantitities in most dog foods but care should be taken to feed only vitamins that are water-soluble. They are eliminated via urine and hence toxicity risk is low. However, vitamins that are fat-soluble get accumulated in the fat tissues and can cause harm.

Minerals

Minerals are important for metabolism of dogs. Your dog needs good quantity of phosphorus and Calcium for good health and growth of bones. Major sources of calcium are bones and legumes. Therefore, add sufficient quantity of phosphorus and calcium to maintain a good diet.

Water

Water is essential for all living beings and dogs are no different. It helps regulate the body’s temperature. Water is also essential for transporting nutrients to different parts of body and it is essential for eliminating toxins from the dog’s system. Dogs are known to have special taste buds and can also taste water.

A perfect and well balanced mixture of all these nutrients will not only ensure that your dog is healthy and well-structured but will also increase its longevity. You can always check the nutritional label given on the dog food packs at the online dog supplies store to be sure that you are buying the right product.

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Everyone enjoys taking their dogs pictures, when they are doing something that is precious. Puppies are very much a part of your family and you will want to have memories of all the happenings in your puppies life. Just imagine having Poodles puppies. They are always ready to dance for the camera and let you add to your puppies photos collection. Poodles will often have cute and unique hair cuts that induce you to pull out the camera and take a picture for the family album.

Play time is a great time to get some funny puppy pics. They are rolling over, running, falling and wagging their tail because they are so happy. Certain puppy breeds are so cute, with the big puppy dog eyes, that you just can’t stop yourself from picking up the camera and snapping that memorable photo. You can get other funny pics, as well, if you dress up your dog in cute or funny outfits. For halloween you can also dress them up in a costume. Also, you can try a Santa outfit or reindeer for Christmas. Stretching it, maybe bunny ears for Easter.

If you are lucky, some puppies will look right at you and pose for the camera. However, not all puppy breeds will be easy to take pictures of. The breed and the age, of your puppy, will determine how difficult it will be to get that high quality picture for your family photo album. All puppy breeds will give a good picture if you know how to take it. The first thing to do, to come up with a good shot, is to have a good digital camera. Different lenses will enhance your picture in different ways. Since your puppy is low to the ground, you guessed it, you should be down to their level. Get as close to your dog as you can. If you have to chase them around they will use it as play time and love it. Fill up the whole frame of your camera with the dog. These make the best pictures. Lighting can also make all the difference in the world in getting that great picture of Charlie or Precious. However, the best thing to do when you are taking a picture of your dog, with your digital camera, is to take as many pictures of the puppy as possible. Just keep clicking and shooting. That is the beauty of a digital camera, you can keep shooting and shooting until you have that perfect picture of your dog.

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Poodles have hair which can range from coarse to soft, and because of this you can give your Poodle a variety of clips or cuts. While the show cut is the most recognizable, Poodles can also sport a continental clip, a puppy clip, an English Saddle Clip or a pet clip. Their hair can also be corded like a Puli or Komondor.

Poodles are an intelligent, spunky, and high energy breed of dog. They love to interact with their humans as much as possible. Poodles need challenging toys and activities thatkeep them from being bored. Poodles are good protectors and field dogs. Potty training a poodle is easier than most other breed due to their quick learning skills.

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A Look Back
Developed in Germany in the 19th century, Boxers were originally used for dog fighting and to run down and hold large game such as wild boar and bison until the hunter could arrive. The breed is known for standing up on its hind legs and batting at its opponent, appearing to box with its front paws. Imported to America after World War I, they began to grow in popularity in the late 1930s.

Right Breed for You?
One of the breed’s most notable characteristics is its desire for human affection, especially from children. They are patient and spirited with children, but also protective, making them a popular choice for families. The Boxer requires little grooming, but needs daily exercise.

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The Yorkshire Terrier is feisty, alert, inquisitive, energetic, determined, brave, bossy, scrappy and boisterous. But he can also be very sweet. He can be described as a little dog with a big personality! He’s one of the most popular breeds in the Unite States. He craves close physical contact and affection and will follow you around the home like a shadow. His prey-drive is high and he will chase any little creature that scurries by him. He gets along well with strangers but he can be aggressive with other dogs. He’s very affectionate and loves to cuddle and sit on your lap.

The Yorkshire Terrier sheds practically no hair at all. You’ll virtually never find a hair in your home!

The Yorkshire Terrier is intelligent and quite easy to train. He learns new commands quickly at an above average rate.

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Pugs have been called the clowns of the dog world and were bred for one purpose, to be companion animals to humans. A Pug loves a good meal, a soft lap, and a soft pillow. They adore their owners and will often follow them from room to room. While they play with other Pugs, their true allegiance is to their human companions. They snort, snore, sneeze, and make lovely Pug sounds so you always know they are near.

Pugs are NOT outdoor animals and should never be left outdoors unattended. Because of its “pushed in” face, the Pug has a shorter breathing passage and is highly susceptible to extremes in temperature, especially heat, so you must be very careful not to over exert the Pug in times of warm or hot weather. While Pugs are generally good with children, small children may not be good for a Pug. Because of their large, protruding eyes, Pugs are extra susceptible to injury and must be treated gently and lovingly.

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- The BT is (or was) also known as the “American Gentleman”, the “Boston Bull Terrier” and the “Boston Bull”.
- Warren G. Harding, 29th President of the United States, had a Boston Terrier named “Hub”. Gerald R. Ford, 38th President owned two Boston Terriers, Fleck and Spot.
- The Boston Terrier was recognized by the state legislature as the “state dog of Massachusetts” in 1979.
- Rhett, the Boston Terrier, became the Boston University mascot on November 15, 1922. He was named after a leading character from the novel “Gone With the Wind”. Rhett is 6’3″ and weighs 200 lbs. – now that’s a big BT! :-)
- “Toto” the dog in Wizard of Oz, has been illustrated as a Boston Terrier in several editions of the book.

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