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The German Shorthaired Pointer is an all around hunting dog. Originally called the Deutsch Kurzhaar, or just Kurzhaar, this breed was developed to hunt both “fur and feather” on land and in water. As a pointing bird dog, the German Shorthaired Pointer (GSP) hunts quail, pheasant and grouse. His natural retrieving ability, water repellent coat and webbed feet make him a duck dog extraordinaire. His amazing ability to trail a scent means he can also be used to hunt raccoons and rabbits. …

If you’re looking for a canine workout partner, look no further than these 12 dogs that were born to run. (And look first at your local shelter or rescue organization for a breed or breed mix that loves to run).Before you start exercising with your dog, have your veterinarian check him out to ensure he’s in good enough condition to run with you. Always keep an eye on your dog for signs of extreme fatigue, limping, excessive panting, leaving sides, and other signs she’s …

How to Crate Train your Dog in 3 StepsCrate training makes housebreaking simpler, and will be the foundation for obedience training that follows. Without crate training it is possible for your pet to develop destructive behaviors such as chewing household objects. By following these 3 steps, your pet will become confident, outgoing, and obedient. Crates represent a den environment which is instinctively comforting to dogs.Step 1: Buy the crateClearly, these two would require slightly different s …

The Shar-Pei is believed to originally come from the Guangdong province of China. Though the exact ancestry of this breed is unknown, they may be distant relatives to the Chow Chow, being that the two share the same blue-black tongue. The Shar Pei is considered to be a very ancient dog breed. Images of the Shar-Pei show up on pieces of pottery, which suggest that this breed existed during the Han Dynasty (200 B.C.!).The Shar-Pei was originally kept as a farm dog and was used for hunting, guardin …

There's a not-so-pleasant aspect of pet parenting that most of us are familiar with (and wish we weren't!) — the dreaded intestinal worm infestation. There are actually several types of worms that can wriggle their way into your dog's or cat's GI tract, including the hookworm, roundworm, tapeworm and whipworm. How Do I Know If My Pet Has Worms? The short answer: it can be challenging. Some intestinal worms can be seen with the naked eye; others can't. Dogs and cats with worm …