“Dog Breed of the Week: Miniature Schnauzer” plus 1 more |
| Dog Breed of the Week: Miniature Schnauzer Posted: 08 Dec 2010 02:28 PM PST  The Miniature Schnauzer is an energetic little dog with a friendly but tough personality. Easily recognized by its signature bearded haircut, this Terrier has remained among the most popular dog breeds in the US for many years. If you have spent any time around Mini Schnauzers, then you understand the breed's strong loyalty and even protectiveness towards its owners as well as its lively nature. The Mini Schnauzer is known to be a "barky" breed and also requires a firm commitment to routine grooming. However, this Terrier can make a wonderful companion. To all of you Mini Schnauzer enthusiasts out there - please tell us what makes this distinctive breed so special! Photo © Bill & Ann Hewitt About the Photo: This is WILLOW, a 9 year old miniature Schnauzer. We adopted Willow from a breeder because Willow would not conceive puppies. Willow was 3 years old and had never been in a home, was not house broken, she had been in a kennel her first 3 years. She is now spayed, house broken and very a pet. She enjoys the good life and brings much pleasure into our home. She also lives with 4 cats who adore her and look after her. - Bill & Ann This entry passed through the Full-Text RSS service — if this is your content and you're reading it on someone else's site, please read our FAQ page at fivefilters.org/content-only/faq.php |
| Posted: 08 Dec 2010 02:10 PM PST I was not lucky enough to grow up with pets. Every Christmas, I used to wish for a cute puppy in a big red bow. It never happened, but now I know that it was probably a good thing. I think growing up with a family pet would have been wonderful, but getting one as a holiday gift could have been trouble. That's because dogs given as holiday gifts (especially to children) are all too often forgotten when the novelty wears off. Choosing to get a new dog is a big family decision that requires advance planning. If you are a parent and the kids are begging to get a dog, then you'll need to consider whether or not you are ready to take on some of the responsibility as well. If you want to give your significant other a dog as a gift, think about the responsibility you will be putting on that person. Either way, if you decide the time is right for a new dog, the announcement itself can be one of the presents. Actually picking out the new dog can wait until after the holidays. This is not to say that all dogs given as gifts end up unwanted. There are times when it works out for everyone, but these are situations where the new dog owner is dedicated and responsible. Before giving a dog as a gift, think seriously about the details. Is the person or family ready for a dog? How do you know what kind of dog is right? You might stop yourself and realize that it really can wait until January. Photo © Andersen Ross / Getty Images This entry passed through the Full-Text RSS service — if this is your content and you're reading it on someone else's site, please read our FAQ page at fivefilters.org/content-only/faq.php |
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