Archive for: March 2008

by Hedi Salson

A mastiff and bloodhound combination produces the Brazilian mastiff , the mind boggles. These gentle giants have a nose that can sniff out anything but can be as gentle as a giant. These cross breed mastiff's come originally come from Brazil and go by the Name of Fila brasileiro. When this breed was first brought to light they were Mainly used for ...

by Rebecca Foxton

If you own a pet, fleas are part of the territory. Even if you keep your house and animals clean and pretend they don't exist, fleas can still infest you and your house. It's a fact that fleas can survive on human blood for several weeks so it's within your very best interests to make sure that your home is free of fleas. Dog Flea Prevention: Here are some helpful tips that will prevent fleas from collecting on your pet. The first step is to clean your home; this ...

by Rebecca Foxton

Before you welcome any dog into your home, regardless of what dog you get, a rescue dog from a shelter or a pedigree from a breeder, you must be aware of dog health issues. You should realize that any pet, even pure breeds, can develop ...

by Karen Brown

There are many different types of training that one can provide to a dog and all are of great way for you to be able to communicate with them. You can either purchase lots of books or go to lessons to learn the right ways to train your dog. But also, there are plenty of dog training free tips that you may want to consider using and which can be found easily online. When you are going to start training your dog, it is ...

by Geraldine Dimarco

Traveling by air with your dog can be tricky. The first essential piece of equipment you'll need is a suitable dog crate, but before you look at transport dog crates, you should make sure there are no alternatives to transporting your dog by air. Sometimes it is the only option, and if that is your situation, you should try ...

by Eric Salson

The English mastiff is the most 'original' mastiff of the other variety of breeds. They can get up to about 30 inches off the ground to the shoulder. They take on the Pit Bull look with their legs apart at stance. They weigh at about 160-230 pounds. For the males and for the females about 140-190 pounds while they stand about 27 1/2 inches off the floor. Mastiff actually is translated to 'masty' in Anglo-Saxon. The brutal ancestry of this amazing dog is something you ...

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