Fish as my Pets

I am recently in love with taking care of fishes in our aquarium. We just bought an aquarium with fishes of course!

I found out that there are hundred types of fish that can be considered as pets. The most popular ones is the Goldfish because they live in cold water. While other fishes needed heated water and lights.

Like other pets, fishes depend on their owners for food, protection and shelter. For me, I have think many times before dealing with fishes to become better or more responsible pet owner. My kids also like fishes and they're loving to feed them (^-^)

Love Birds Multiplied

Next week, mother will be on the road so she expect me to take care of our love birds. It's the only pet we have in the house.

Two years ago when hubby bought these 2 love birds; the female is pretty in yellow-colored feather while the male is handsome in his bright bluish color. They are both lovely and are fascinated with each other. As I had a petty schmooze with my daughter one night, I saw them kissing and teasing while chewing vegetable leaves for dinner. I really like the way they show love and care for each other.



Being in love with each other, voila, two adorable chicks was hatched one day while everybody in the house are expecting. The young birds resemble their parents in terms of color. All of us are happy then, and the parents as well!

I guess I should learn the rudiments of taking care love birds now and then. I have to do some elbow grease to ensure a what you call sound mind in a sound body. From now on, I have to keep an eye on them.

Nanna’s Puzakal

Nanna often call me my moniker Cris rather than saying my full name Cris____. She loved me more than she loved her felines of course haha.

Having three domesticated cats in the house is a little bit annoying for me. I don’t like how these soft fur mammals behave. One time they have ruined my breakfast, turning zilch in my plate. I can also remember they have eaten those fishes I am cleaning in the kitchen after leaving open for a while. They even messed up too; so disgusting behavior.
Granny is so kind that she lets puzakals in our home. Adapting stray cats with love and care is the weird side of her. Well, we can’t do anything about it because it’s one thing that makes her happy.

Puzakals are then very glad because they are fed three times a day, breakfast, lunch and dinner. They are treated to be part of the family.

Butchik, The Azkal

I once have an azkal with popular moniker Butchik in my early years of existence. Butchik is a female, fat and adorable dog owned by my grandfather. She’s kind and a true man’s friend; a long time companion of whom you can trust to guard your house away from thieves.

Butchik is always on the go; always have the get up and go. She accompanies me every time I desire for a walk during weekends. She was a genial pet who can give you agreeable comfort, diffusing warmth and friendliness. Her not so thick coat is colored white with some sort of brown dots on her butt. Her head is hued in white, brown and black combination. And the tail is suffused with white to brown color too. I took her a picture before but it was really a low blow that I can’t remember where did I put it. If I can remember I have used an analog camera; there were no digital cameras at that time I think.

After five years of long company, Butchik passed away due to old age. She gets very ill and was not able to survive despite of the medicines we gave her. The veterinarian even visited her many times to check her health condition. Grandpa buried her just in our lot near his mango plants. There Butchik rest in peace.

The Poodle Next Door

Don, the boy in our neighbor, has a poodle- a lovely poodle that could catch the eyes of anyone passing by because of his wonderful physical appearance and his amazing tricks every morning.

Kairi, my pretty daughter often go out with Don and play with the little cute dog. Antsy was the feeling I got. I was not comfortable since my child has asthma but I can’t keep her away with it. I even told her that she might get bitten, which will cause rabies to get inside her body and she will be treated with a series of medications and the like. Each day I’m trying to beat my brains out finding the right and proper way of communicating with my child so that she can understand and get what I wanted to impart. Before going to work each morning, I find time to talk with her nanny to look after her. Ensuring her safety is my priority. Well, being a mother and a career woman at the same time is a daunting task though. I never bent out of shape and see to it that I have time for my self too.

The Alangu Mastiff

This rare dog breed is from the Southern India, particularly in the Thanjavur and Tiruchi districts. For years, Alangu Mastiff was used for hunting.

Alangu Mastiff is gentle, friendly, and loyal. The males can reach the height of 30 inches. It has a minimal grooming requirements and exercise. These make this dog breed easy to own in a suburban setting. Alangu Mastiff makes a great watch dog too. Indeed, it was used to protect flocks against wolves for hundred years in England.

Alangu Mastiff comes from all over the world and comes in several different colors. Some of them have a short coat and they usually have a water repellant guard hair.

The Akita Inu

Named after Akita Prefecture, the Akita Inu is a Japanese breed of large dog which represents good health. The Akita Inu is the national dog of Japan. Its qualities include being powerful and imposing animal with a massive cheast and head like a bear.

Akita Inu stands 24-26 inches and weighs 30-45 kg in females, 35-54 kg in males. Red, fawn, sesame, brindle, and pure white are the five colors of Akita Inu. It has unique positioned ears, erect and triangular set to the side of the head and slanting forward. Its coat is coarse, dense, and harsh.

Akita is aggressive with other dogs, which makes it not a dog for everyone. It is an athletic dog requiring great exercise. The good thing about this dog breed is that it is robust and rarely ill. Furthermore, the Akita Inu needs large meals.

The Akbash Dog

A dog breed native to western Turkey that is primarily used as a livestock guardian dog is the Akbash Dog, which means "white head". Akbash dogs are intelligent, emotionally sensitive flock guardians typified by a calm, quiet, alert, courageous independence with protective instinct.

How Akbash Dogs look like? They are large dog that weighs 90 to 130 lbs. They are always white and have some gray or light biscuit aroun the ears.They are not shy and they can be used as a companion dogs. Since they lie with the flocks they guard most of the day, Akbash dogs are relatively low-energy breed.

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The Airedale Terrier

Airedale weighs about 25-30 kgs and stands about 58-61 inches. It has tan coat with a harsh topcoat and a soft undercoat. It eyes are dark colour, small and prominent and they are full of terrier expression, keenness and intelligence.

Airedale has the trademark terrier temperament, which is energetic, curious, feity, and boisterous. What is good about them is that the will provide you years of comic relief. They will certainly get your attention. They are intelligent and can easily learn new tricks. Furthermore, they are good watchdog, loyal, devoted, and protective. They will certainly bark when someone approaches your door.

Since they are large and high energy dogs, they are not recommended to go homes with young children. They might injure young child. BUt they can be the best pet in the world as long as you have to be the right family.

Aidi Dogs

Having 21-25 inches in height, muscular body with a coarse, thick, weather-resistant coat and plum tail, Aidi is a Moroccan dog breed used as a flock guard with hunting capabilities and good scenting ability. It has lean and muscular body, which is covered with course, thick, and weather resistant coat. Coat colors include black, white, black and white, tawny, and pale red.

Aidi is a typical mountain dog with powerful. agile, alert and ready action which makes it a good watchdog. Being protective in nature, this dog is used to guard families from bear, wolves, jackals, and other forms of danger.

The Afghan Hound

Oldest, distinguished by its thick, fine, sily coat and tail is a dog breed in Afghanistan. The Afghan Hound stands 24- 29 inches and weighs 45-60 lbs. As you can see in the image, they are tall, slender, has long, narrow head, silky topknot and powerful jaws. The nose is black. They have strong front legs and their feet are large which are covered with long hair. It has a curl or ring at the tip of its tail.

All Afghan Hounds are loyal and loving companions. They need regular exercise and they like to run. Take note that Afghans will become destructive if they do not get enough exercise. They are calm and patient but they are sensitive dogs and are particularly sensitive to stress.

The Affenpinschers

Affenpinscher weighs from 7 to 9 lbs. They usually has harsh rough coat and looks like a monkey. The coat is black, sometimes gray, silver, red, and tan.

What is good about affenpinschers? They are playful, trying to dash around to check out new sights and sounds. They are delightful and entertaining as they clutch toys with their agile paws.

What is bad about affenpinschers? They are proud and sensitive and they do not like to be teased.

This dog is for you if you want a dog that is small, easy to carry, makes a keen watchdog, does not need a lot of exercise, and looks like a wiry-coated terrier!

Never bring one if you do not want to deal with fragility, stubbornness, regular brushing and hair trimming, and barking.

How to Select the Right Dog Breed

There are some factors to be considered in selecting the right dog breed which will fits your personality and lifestyle.

1.Size of the dog: You should be looking for a small- sized dog breed if you want to have your dog in your lap. On the other hand, you may choose to get a large dog breeds if you want your dog to be outside.

2.Check Your Lifestyle: If you are an active person who likes to go on walks or likes to run, you may want to get a high energy dog breed that would enjoy doing these activities with you. On the other hand you should probably consider a low energy dog breed if you don’t get out much to exercise.

3.Type of Coat: Grooming your dog is always important. Likewise, grooming costs should also be considered. Do you prefer dog breeds that don’t shed, but have to groom, or would you rather have a dog you don’t have to groom.

4.Allergy Prone Concerns: The total health of the dog and allergy- prone concern is another important factor to be considered. You should be able to confirm if you’d like your dog to be tolerable to allergies. You also should find a dog breed that is better for you if you have allergies.

Remember that having a dog is fun. You just have to learn many aspects and characteristics of your chosen dog before even deciding to purchase or get one.

The Dog Breeds

Hundreds of dog breeds are present in the world and as of this moment there are more being added. How do we define breed? A breed means a group of animals or any species that have the same characteristics that are distinct from other animals.

How are they being classified or categorized? There are some basic breed types that evolved alongside with the dog’s relationship with humans. But over time, there are breeds, which are more specialized than the common and basic ones. They may either vary in height or in color. In breeding circles, “dog” is the term used for male canine while “bitch” is the term used for the female canine.

Dog Breeds: An Introduction

There are many dog breeds today. Indeed, there are around 400 million populations found in the whole world. We all know that dogs are kept as our companion at home. Dogs are known to be social animals with various personalities and behaviors, which depends on which breed they are categorized.

History says that dogs were first cared and domesticated in China and some arts of the East Asia. Dogs were migrated as migration happened in humans.

For some people, dogs were regarded as religious symbol or icon. However, in some cultures, dogs were used as a food source.

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Take Care of Your Pets During Winter

It is getting colder outside. From my previous posts, I have list some guidelines to help protect your pets. This article will add to the guidelines.

Did you know that a car can act as a refrigerator in the winter, holding in the cold and causing the animal to freeze to death? Then, you must not leave your dog or cat alone in a car during cold weather. Remember to make sure your companion animal has a warm place to sleep, off the floor and away from all drafts. A cozy dog or cat bed with a warm blanket or pillow is perfect.

Keep Your Dogs Inside

Does your dog spend a lot of time engaged in outdoor activities? Did you know that puppies do not tolerate the cold as well as adult dogs, and may be difficult to housebreak during the winter? If your puppy appears to be sensitive to the weather, you may opt to paper-train him inside. If your dog is sensitive to the cold due to age, illness or breed type, take him outdoors only to relieve himself.

Furthermore, be sure to thoroughly clean up any spills from your vehicle, and consider using products that contain propylene glycol rather than ethylene glycol. Like coolant, antifreeze is a lethal poison for dogs and cats.

Dog's Winter Wear

During winter, you must not shave your dog down to the skin. Remember that a longer coat will provide more warmth. Likewise, be sure to completely dry him before taking him out for a walk when you bathe your dog in the colder months. If you have a short-haired breed, you must consider getting him a coat or sweater with a high collar or turtleneck with coverage from the base of the tail to the belly. For many dogs, this is regulation winter wear.