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What is a Mixed Breed Dog?
Here are some simple answers to a simple question concerning what is a mixed breed dog.
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Purebred Cat Breeding Ethics
Help for those just starting their cattery or for families seeking a well raised purebred kitten.
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Purebred Dogs
Explores the many directions the owner of a purebred dog can embark upon.
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Purebred Dogs: Welcome!

Balinese Cats
This is a breed very much like the Siamese, but with an incredible, long, ermine coat. The Balinese will keep you entertained!
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Bombay Cats
If you've always wanted a black panther in your home, as did Nikki Horner who created the breed, read all about the Bombay, as social and friendly as they are beautiful!
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Online doggie magazines: all you wanted to peruse and more!
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Persephonie Scrolls III
In this update, Persephonie the rescue Rottie earns a title, might have been abducted by aliens, puts on an interesting performance in an obedience ring, pursues a singing career, and buys her owner dinner. As you can see, we've been busy.
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Puppies!
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Responsibilities
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The Fearless, Watchful Swedish Vallhund
Despite its small size, the intrepid, strong, alert, intelligent, and affable spitz-type Swedish Vallhund's job was (and remains) watching, herding, and guarding cattle.
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What, me resemble my dog?: More than meets the eye....
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Where to Find a New Cat or Kitten
Searching for a new feline friend is easy if you know where to begin, whether you want to rescue or are looking for a purebred companion.
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A Day in the Life of a Cat Breeder
Many new breeders don't realize how much work it takes to care for cats and kittens and raise them properly. It is a responsibility not to be taken lightly!
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Basic Cattery Design, Requirements
A look at the minimum requirements to begin breeding pedigreed kittens. This will also help kitty shoppers recognize responsible breeders providing proper cat care.
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Bet you Can't own Just One
Why own a dog?
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Breed Clubs and Kennel Clubs
Explores the many directions the owner of a purebred dog can embark upon.
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Caught In The Middle: the ethical pet breeder's dilemma
The pitfalls of buying an unregistered "purebred" dog, plus the how and why to avoid them.
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Danger
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Deciphering Show Dog Acronyms
If you've ever watched a dog show and wondered at the letters and initials attached to the dogs' names, this guide will help you understand their meaning.
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Dog Shows and Travel
Explores the many directions the owner of a purebred dog can embark upon.
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Dog Shows: Where the dog people go....
Explores the many directions the owner of a purebred dog can embark upon.
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Dogs are a joy forever!
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How To Choose Breeder Cats
Purchasing the kitties that will help start your cattery requires much more than simply picking out two pretty felines.
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Inbreeding Cats
Learn how some breeders use inbreeding as a tool to set positive traits, as well as the negatives of inbreeding, like the possibility of inherited medical disorders.
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Registering Your CFA Kitten
Instructions on how to fill out a kitten blue slip if your kitten is CFA registered, including tips on how to properly name your purebred kitten.
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Stolen!
Explores the many directions the owner of a purebred dog can embark upon.
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THE SUBJECT OF BREEDING
This two part article begins a series on Breeding and Breeder Responsibility. Part One - THE LOGICAL STEP - discusses valid reasons for becoming a breeder. Part two - FIRST THINGS FIRST - deals with the realities of breeding, resources and what you need to know and do before getting started.
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Things we can learn from our dogs!: a checklist....
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Advantages of Mixed Breed Dogs
Mixed breed dogs make great companions and watchdogs, enjoy good health, and can even be registered. A mutt could be the right pet for you.
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Labradoodles, Yorkipoos, Puggles
Crossbred designer dogs are popular for several reasons.
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Much Ado About Poo -- A Rebuttal, Part 2
The series of articles rebutting the Web article <i>Much Ado About Poo</i> continues with this installment, explaining the genetics of cross-breeding.
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Register Your Mixed Breed Dog
Find out about the organizations that register mixed breed dogs and how you can take part in their sporting events and competitions to earn titles.
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The Alaskan Husky
Alaskan huskies may be a combination of breeds and conform simply to a standard of performance. (Photo courtesy of internetclipart.com)
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How Big Will My Puppy Get?
A few tips can help in predicting a puppy's size at maturity, a big factor in deciding whether or not to adopt.
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The Puppy-for-Christmas Conundrum
Puppies are not good Christmas gifts, but creative alternatives exist for those patient and willing enough to learn about responsible dog ownership. It's worth it.
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Anthropomorphism
Talks about humanizing your dog and explains SOME of the advantages in owning a dog!
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Are There Clubs or Groups for Mixed Breed Dogs?
Many owners of mixed breed dogs would like to be able to share information and experiences with other owners. This article gets you started in your search for this type of interaction.
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Fun Gifts for Cat Lovers
Whether it's a kitten T-shirt or a cat hoodie, get the purr-fect gift for your favorite feline fan.
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So Many Shelter Dogs
Due to moving, behavior problems, pet care costs, puppy mills and indifference we euthanize our surplus dogs. What will stop this killing of healthy animals?
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The Canine Good Citizen Test
This basic obedience title offers little known benefits to owners of mixed breed dogs as well as purebreds.
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The Canine Phenome Project
Study of canine phenotypes asks "What genetics distinguish one breed from another?" and "Within a given breed, what distinguishes each individual dog from another?
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West Highland White Terriers
Crammed full of Scottish hardiness, loyalty, and independence, Westies love the outdoors, are excellent intelligent hunters, and love curling up by the family hearth.
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Feline and Cattery Terminology
If you're trying to find a kitten from a reputable breeder, understanding their terminology will help you find exactly what you're looking for.
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Obedience: For fun and profit!

Mixed Breeds Can Be Show Dogs Too
Mixed breed dogs, just as purebreds, can compete in dog shows to earn titles in conformation, obedience, agility, flyball, and other canine events.
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Dog Book Recommendations
Are you looking for the right book about dog grooming? Or about your breed? You'll find some recommendations for books on all aspects of your dog's life in this article.
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Gregor Johann Mendel - Founder of Genetics
Johann Mendel, an Austrian monk born in 1822, spent eight years studying inherited characteristics among pea plants, and correctly identified the underlying genetic framework.
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Becoming a Pedigreed Cat Breeder
New catteries start up every day, often before thoroughly researching everything there is to know about breeding cats. Before you breed your kitty, please read this!
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Cat Breeder's Terminology
If you are interested in breeding cats or are just starting out as a breeder, these terms and definitions will help you understand words commonly used by cat breeders.
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