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The Deerhound is one of the most ornamental of dogs, impressively stately and picturesque wherever he is seen, whether it be amid the surroundings of the baronial hall, reclining at luxurious length before the open hearth in the fitful light of the log fire that flickers on polished armour and tarnished tapestry; out in the open, straining at the leash as he scents the dewy air, or gracefully bounding over the purple of his native hills. Grace and majesty are in his every movement and attitude, and even to the most prosaic mind there is about him the inseparable glamour of feudal romance and poetry.  

From remote days the Scottish nobles cherished their strains of Deerhound, seeking glorious sport in the Highland forests. The red deer belonged by inexorable law to the kings of Scotland, and great drives, which often lasted for several days, were made to round up the herds into given neighbourhoods for the pleasure of the court, as in the reign of Queen Mary. But the organised coursing of deer by courtiers ceased during the Stuart troubles, and was left in the hands of retainers, who thus replenished their chief’s larder.

Head:-

The head should be broadest at the ears, tapering slightly to the eyes, with the muzzle tapering more decidedly to the nose. The muzzle should be pointed, but the teeth and lips level. The head should be long, the skull flat rather than round, with a very slight rise over the eyes, but with nothing approaching a stop. The skull should be coated with moderately long hair which is softer than the rest of the coat. The nose should be black (though in some blue-fawns the colour is blue) and slightly aquiline. In the lighter-coloured dogs a black muzzle is preferred. There should be a good moustache of rather silky hair, and a fair beard.  

Ears:-

The ears should be set on high, and, in repose, folded back like  the Greyhound’s, though raised above the head in excitement without  losing the fold, and even, in some cases, semi-erect.The ear should be  soft, glossy, and like a mouse’s coat to the touch, and the smaller  it is the better. It should have no long coat or long fringe, but there  is often a silky, silvery coat on the body of the ear and the tip.  Whatever the general colour, the ears should be black or dark-coloured.  

Neck and shoulders:-

The neck should be long that is, of the length  that befits the Greyhound character of the dog.  The nape of the neck should be very prominent where the head is set on, and the throat should be clean-cut at the angle and prominent. The shoulders should be well sloped, the blades well back, with not too much width between them.

Stern:-

Stern should be tolerably long, tapering, and reaching to within 1-1/2 inches of the ground, and about 1-1/2 inches below the hocks. When the dog is still, dropped perfectly straight down, or curved. When in motion it should be curved when excited, in no case to be lifted out of the line of the back. It should be well covered with hair, on the inside thick and wiry, underside longer.

Eyes:-

The eyes should be dark: generally they are dark brown or hazel.  The eye is moderately full with a soft look in repose, but a keen, far-away gaze when the dog is roused. The rims of the eyelids should be black.  

Body: The body and general formation is that of a Greyhound of larger size and bone. Chest deep rather than broad, but not too narrow and flat-sided. The loin well arched and drooping to the tail.  

Legs and feet:-

The legs should be broad and flat, a good broad forearm and elbow being desirable. Fore-legs, of course, as straight as possible. Feet close and compact, with well-arched toes. The hind-quarters drooping, and as broad and powerful as possible, the hips being set wide apart. The hind-legs should be well bent at the stifle, with great length from the hip to the hock, which should be broad and flat.  

Coat:-

The hair on the body, neck, and quarters should be harsh and wiry, and about 3 inches or 4 inches long; that on the head, breast, and belly is much softer. There should be a slight hairy fringe on the inside of the fore and hind-legs, but nothing approaching to the feathering of a Collie. The Deerhound should be a shaggy dog, but not over coated.  

Colour:-

Colour is much a matter of fancy. But there is no manner of doubt  that the dark blue-grey is the most preferred. Next come the darker and  lighter greys or brindles, the darkest being generally preferred.  Yellow and sandy-red or red-fawn, especially with black points i.e.,  ears and muzzle are also in equal estimation.

Height:-

From 28 inches to 30 inches, or even more if there be symmetry without coarseness, which, however, is rare. Height of bitches: From 26 inches upwards. There can be no objection to a bitch being large, unless she is too coarse, as even at her greatest height she does not approach that of the dog, and, therefore, could not well be too big for work, as over-big dogs are.

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Before we picked up our new Goldendoodle puppy, I had not gotten ready at all. The only thing I had accomplished was buying a crate that was too large, set the pickup time with the breeder, and driven out. On my trip home the Goldendoodle pup had pottied in his crate, gotten it on his fur , and I could tell he had roundworms.

Fortunately, I got the dog in to get seen by the local vet by calling in a favor, because I had not even set up an appointment. After having the Goldendoodle pup washed up, dewormed, and gotten him a few basic vaccinations, I took him back home to our kids. They were ecstatic!

After bringing him home, I thought about some problems. We did not have a place for the Goldendoodle pup to sleep, he was beginning to gnaw on all sorts of things, and he did not even have a name yet. Even worse, he tried to escape every time he could.

After a couple of weeks, life with the Goldendoodle was not going very well. The puppy had chewed up all types of things in the home, was swallowing underwear left on the floor, the housebreaking was going badly, and the obedience training that I was conducting was not enough, because I was away at work all day. If the children had been older, either my spouse or I could have been able to get the training accomplished, but we did not have the ability. With a heavy heart, even though we were sure training him ourselves was the better way to go, we sent the Goldendoodle to a two week training regimen.

We missed him when he was gonen for two weeks. The kids kept asking when he was coming home, and my youngest even cried because she missed him so much. Bringing home the Goldendoodle had obviously been the right choice.

He returned like a new dog! No more chewing on stuff he was not supposed to, and no running away. He did still swallow a few more sets of underwear, though. We still had to work on the potty training, but with some effective odor removers we were able to get that completed also.The training was certainly required. If I had had a little more time, or could not afford the boarding school, I would certainly have purchased a quality obedience training program and gotten it done myself.

Check out the Goldendoodle pictures on our site about Goldendoodle Dogs.

When we think of a guinea pig, we usually picture the American Guinea Pig – the “classic” or “standard” guinea pig – and also the most common. But there are also several other breeds in addition to the common American Guinea Pig. This article will introduce you to a few of the breeds commonly found in homes today.

Abyssinian

The Abyssinian is a long-haired breed. The coat on this animal is quite distinctive because it tends to curl itself into whirls and swirls. These whirls and swirls are called rosettes. The Abyssinian is one of the oldest breeds that can be found today. If you are looking for a low-maintenance guinea pig, keep looking. This particular breed requires daily attention to the coat to avoid tangles and keep the pig looking well-groomed.

American Guinea Pig

This is the variety that first comes to mind when we think of the words “guinea pig”. It is also sometime called an English guinea pig. This is a short hair breed which makes it suitable for a pet. It does not require grooming and can be handled and petted without messing up its coat.

Peruvian

The Peruvian breed is an extreme long-haired breed. Its hair can grow to an amazingly long length of a foot or more. The hair is smooth and straight and tends to part in the middle and hang naturally to either side of the pig. The long hair requires a lot of care; so many owners prefer to keep the coat trimmed to make this task easier.

Silkie

The Silkie is a less common breed and is also referred to as a Sheltie. It has a very long (and, of course silky) coat – similar to the Peruvian. In contrast to the Peruvian, the hair does not tend to part naturally down the center of the back. The hair of the Silkie sweeps backward from the head. The coat of the Silkie is also softer than that of the Peruvian.
Guinea pigs are also categorized according to varieties. Varieties are coat colors or patterns and are also subdivided into three categories.

1. Self colored guinea pigs are a single solid color.

2. Agouti cavies have a coat made up of two colors. Each individual hair of the undercoat has a light-colored tip and a darker-colored base near the skin. The longer hairs which make up the outer protective layer are the same darker color as the base of the undercoat hairs.

3. Marked guinea pigs have markings, patches or islands of color (often white) in their otherwise solid or agouti coats.

This article has presented a short survey of some of the more common guinea pig breeds. No matter what the breed, variety or color; guinea pigs make great loving pets and can help to brighten a household. Although long haired breeds tend to look more exotic and sometimes make good show animals, the common short-haired American breed is a very popular household pet because its coat requires very little care.

The perfect household is always pictured with one or more pets. These can be dogs, cats or many other animals. And even then, the dog is one of the most popular family pet in the USA. Even more so in the California area, where having a four legged companion is almost the norm. Dogs bring a spirit of liveliness in the house. They make everybody more alert, responsible and definitely happier. Many family celebrations remain incomplete without a dog in the picture. If you live near the beach, then walking your dog on the water’s edge can be a very relaxing experience.

But, if you do not want a very large dog because of space or cash restraints, there is no need to worry. The Los Angeles teacup puppies are small and take up very little space. Literally, the size a teacup would take on your table. They are very intelligent animals that are no trouble to train at all and cost very less in the market. Star Yorkie has a number of these Los Angeles yorkie puppies for sale each day. Being one of the most reputed kennels in the CA area, they have an extensive range of CA teacup poodles and CA teacup Yorkshires for sale.

The kennel also lets one adopt an abandoned CA teacup puppy and take care of it. There are very few things that give greater happiness than bringing back love into a small puppy’s life. Another great advantage of having Los Angeles teacup puppies is that they can come with you anywhere. Most establishments in the Los Angeles and California area will not refuse entry to a dog that fits into a spacious handbag. In fact, they are welcomed and often become a favourite among the owners. Families can take them on holiday, on short trips and even on visits to the family without having to worry about arranging somebody to take care of them.

The teacup puppies are easy to handle. They require a very minimal amount of training because of their intelligence and are house broken with ease. Not only do they love unconditionally, they are loyal and can be the source many a happy times. Star Yorkie is one kennel that looks towards yours and the dog’s happiness. They make sure that their Los Angeles teacup puppies are the best, most loving dogs around that are bound to make your days filled with happiness. 

If you are looking for a good breeder of teacup puppies in Los Angeles, California, then Star Yorkie is the best place for it .To know more about teacup puppies CA.

A pet is more than a family member; it is a soul mate, a friend for life and its passing can cause immense emotional suffering to its owner and those around him. However, even if those close to you can understand your suffering, few of them will know how to comfort you or ease the pain that you are feeling. Fortunately, for all pet owners all over the world, there is someone that can not only understand the pain associated with the loss of your pet, but can also ease that pain and help you forever cherish the memory of your beloved dog, cat or other pet.

There are several ways through which you can honor your pet’s life and forever keep him in your memory. You can choose a pet urn, either a dog urn or a cat urn, or you can have a pet memorial. These two methods will help you relief the grief you feel over the loss of your beloved pet, they can make others understand what you are going through and most importantly, they represent the closure that you need in such times.

Pet urns can be brought online and shipped in two days maximum. They are a constant reminder of your pet and one of the most beautiful ways of showing your love for your dog or cat. With over seven hundred models to choose from, dog urns can give you that needed closure as well as the felling that your beloved pet is always going to stay with you. Dog urns or cat urns can be customized to your satisfaction and delivered in record time. There is nothing more comforting than having your beloved pet next to you forever. Dog urns and cat urns can bring you that satisfaction.

Another great method of celebrating your pet’s life is having a pet memorial. Sharing your feelings is one of the most efficient ways of relieving the pain felt with the loss of your dog or cat.  However, if those around do not understand and share your feelings or your need to have a dog memorial, than you cannot get the closure you need.  Fortunately for you, there are online web sites where you can have your dog memorial or your cat memorial. You can post pictures of your cat or dog, you can express your feelings about the loss of your friend and you can celebrate its life. This online dog memorial or cat memorial will certainly bring you the closure that you need and something extra: it will allow your pet to live forever! By having this pet memorial, you will also be able to share and celebrate the life of you dear, departed friend and companion.

Celebrating your dog or cat’s life by purchasing a pet urn or by having a pet memorial is the best and easiest way of paying a tribute to the one that made your life beautiful, fun and exciting. Furthermore, you will be able to share your feeling with people who will understand you and who understand the pain you are going through. Don’t be sad that your pet has left you, celebrate what it has given you and make it proud to have been your pet!