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A study of genetics and dog behavior in the 1950's took a more scientific look at this phenomenon. Drs. John Scott and John Fuller examined five breeds of purebred dogs and how they behave. Beagles, Cocker Spaniels, Basenjiis, Shelties, Fox Terriers and their hybrid offspring, took part in the experiment over a 12 year period. The findings of th… read more

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According to a recent book, Border Collies are the smartest of canines while Afghan Hounds are at the bottom of the intelligence scale. Before you decide that your dog is a genius or an idiot, you might ask this important question - what exactly is intelligence? Most people would agree that intelligence has something to do with the ability to… read more

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BSL has varying levels of restrictions with cities like Denver choosing to incorporate a total breed ban which gave dog owners, in this instance pit bull owners, a short window of opportunity to rehome their dogs outside of the city or be forced to release them to animal control for euthanization. This forced many owners who were unable to relocate… read more

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There are many reasons why BSL is wrong, first and foremost is that it targets ALL owners of a specific breed, most of which are law abiding citizens who train and love their pets, while it fails to punish owners of breeds not banned, but who do pose a legitimate threat to public safety. Secondly, it targets many dogs that may look like a targeted … read more

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Rabbits may be safely housed indoors or outdoors, as long as they have protection from rain, wind, and direct sunlight. Extremes in temperature should be avoided. High temperatures may cause overheating and death in rabbits of all ages. Good ventilation is essential, and cages should be easily accessible for daily care. Since rabbits are natural gn… read more