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Do you know anything about this topic? Share your expertise with our thousands of visitors each day by submitting your quality, informative 'Rare Breeds' article, and if you become a member we will pay you for your unique and original work (note that all submissions are reviewed by our editors). Your Rare Breeds Guide is Michael Russell. Recent articles submitted to your independent guide to Rare Breeds 1. Gardening Magazines - Some Of The Best - By: Michael Russell Various gardening magazines are available in the market. But would you like to know which stands out from the rest? Here are a selection of gardening magazines that anyone in love with his or her garden will appreciate. COUNTRY GARDENS often showcases the more unusual gardens around the ... Featured ArticleThe Dunker Hound, A Rare Breed Of Norway The Dunker is a Norwegian Hound which was bred originally by a fellow by the name of Herr Wilhelm Dunker, in the nineteenth century. He wished to create a scent hound that would have the speed and endurance of a sight hound and crossed the Anglo-Russian Hound (also known as the Harlequin Hound) with his own favorite scent hound, a dappled dog whose name was "Alarm". The result is what is now the "Dunker Hound", a uniquely dappled breed whose sole purpose is to hunt hare. ...
Read full story 2. Gardening Magazines At Their Finest - By: Michael Russell Various gardening magazines are available in the market. But would you like to know which stands out from the rest? Here are some gardening magazines that feature various information for anyone in love with his or her garden. COUNTRY GARDENS presents readers the eventful experience... 3. Socializing Your Golden Retriever - By: Michael Russell Socializing your Golden Retriever is very important. As you may already know, all dog breeds behave different in front of strangers, with some dogs choosing to ignore people altogether. They may choose to glance at someone, then go on to pay no attention to him. On the other hand, some dogs are t... 4. Parrot Jewelry: Colorful, Exotic, Fun! - By: Sam Serio Parrot jewelry is the mark of a bird-lover, someone who likes freedom and the sight of creatures exercising that freedom across the open skies. It is also the mark of someone who likes lively, colorful things. Brightly hued and endearing, these designs bring delight not only to the weare... 5. Hypoallergenic Cats? - By: Michael Russell Lots of people around the world would love to have a cat or two as pets but can't because they are allergic to cats. Many people love their cats so much that they keep the cats and live with their allergies as best they can. Cat lovers and breeders around the world have put many years of effort into... 6. The White Boxer The Truth Is Out There - By: Michael Russell Spare a thought for a much maligned branch of the Boxer family; the pure white Boxer. There has been so much misinformation about the white Boxer that some clarification is in order. In the United States of America alone, white Boxers make up 25% of the Boxer population, yet these dogs are sti... 7. Bird Watching Mecca Acadia National Park - By: Rick Chapo When it comes to birding, Acadia National Park is a mecca for sightings. The Park has 338 bird species, which is a record for any national park in the United States. The list of species includes such rare birds as the bald eagle, 23 warbler variations and falcons by the bushel load. If youre looking... 8. Pug Dogs - Beauty Of A Different Sort - By: Michael Russell Multo en Parvo - a lot of dog in a small space This Latin phrase is often used to describe the playful clown of the dog world, the irrepressible Pug. A tiny package of bundled energy, the pug’s bulldog-like stance belies his classification as a ‘toy’ sized breed. Even with his overtly... 9. The Dunker Hound, A Rare Breed Of Norway - By: Michael Russell The Dunker is a Norwegian Hound which was bred originally by a fellow by the name of Herr Wilhelm Dunker, in the nineteenth century. He wished to create a scent hound that would have the speed and endurance of a sight hound and crossed the Anglo-Russian Hound (also known as the Harlequin... 10. The Finnish Spitz: Barking Bird Dog - By: Michael Russell The Finnish Spitz is a the national dog of Finland. Other names for this breed are the Barking Bird Dog and the Finnish Hunting dog. The name of "Barking Bird Dog" is quite appropriate. When attending dog shows where Finnish Spitz are entered, one can always find the grooming area ... 11. Peculiar Pets - By: Jonathon Hardcastle People have found shelter and comfort in pets since the beginning of time. Animals have been man's best friend, protector and a source of great pleasure. Dogs, cats, parrots, birds, rabbits and horses are the most commonly kept pets. In societies people keep undisruptive animals. Hardly ... 12. The Copper River Delta Shorebirds Festival - Bird Watching Alaska Style - By: Rick Chapo Held in Cordova, Alaska, the Copper River Delta Shorebirds Festival is a bird watcher's dream come true. Hundreds of thousands birds migrate to the delta for your sighting pleasure. Copper River Delta Shorebirds Festival Held every May, the Copper River Delta Shorebirds Fe... 13. Easy Tips For Adding Some Zest To Your Click Through Ratios - By: John Alexander Let's talk about some easy ways to fine tune your pages that you think could be performing a little better. Of all of the other choices a potential visitor may have to choose from, within the top search results, you want to make yours just a little more unique, a little more compelling than the next... 14. Birmingham City Guide, Including Birmingham Hotels - By: (see Article) Britain's second biggest city after London is Birmingham. Birmingham is the cultural centre of the West Midlands and offers the casual visitor an enormous range of exciting opportunities and things to do. Offering an unsurpassed range of shops and shopping centres, and literally hundreds of... 15. Auto Parts Purchasing Cheaply With Ease - By: Reg Warden 205659 Auto Parts Purchasing Cheaply With Ease Spare parts for any car or truck are expensive, sometimes difficult to obtain and can at times be very confusing if you don`t have the right information. It is very often necessary to have the vehicle year of manufacture, model, engine or chass... 16. The Boykin Spaniel: Made In America - By: Michael Russell The Boykin Spaniel is a dog that is considered to be a truly American breed developed in South Carolina, using stock from such breeds as the Chesapeake Bay Retriever, the Springer Spaniel, the Cocker Spaniel, and the American Water Spaniel. The breed is indeed an “american invention” bred for a stra... 17. The Billy : Aristocratic French Hound - By: Michael Russell The Billy is a French hound that is believed to have been the product of careful line breeding in the 19th century between the three ancient breeds of French hounds which are now extinct, the Larye, Ceris, and Montembeufs. He is unique in that these breeds of which he is the descendant were true Fre... 18. The Newfoundland Dog - By: Michael Russell Newfoundlands are huge dogs that were originally bred as draft/rescue dogs. These breeds could either pull carts or pull drowning people out of rough water. Not only do these dogs have to be powerful, they also have to work closely with people. As such, draft/rescue breeds have a strong and inherent... 19. Beauty On The Wing - By: Michael Russell Bird Watching is one of the most popular hobbies in the world. In the United States and Europe alone, there are thousands of groups dedicated to bird watching,; ranging from small, informal gatherings of friends, to large organizations that hold annual conventions. If you've never tried b... 20. Should You Buy A Miniature Pinscher? - By: Michael Russell If you love the sleek, muscled appearance of the Doberman Pinscher, but you don't want a big dog, you may want to consider a Miniature Pinscher. These dogs are very similar in appearance to Dobermans, but are almost one hundred pounds lighter. The Miniature Pinscher may look like a miniature Dober... 21. The Xoloitzcuintli (mexican Hairless Dog) - By: Michael Russell The name of this dog is pronounced show-low-eats-queent-lee. An easier way to spell and say the name of this unusual breed is Xolo (pronounced Show -lo). In common everyday terminology, the dog is known as the “Mexican Hairless”. This name says it all. This is a breed that is born without hair. Cons... 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| Mini-atlas Of Dog Breeds (573 Pages; Hardcover) As a complete breed identification handbook, The Mini-Atlas of Dog Breeds may be the only reference that a dog lover will ever need. In this easy-to-read guide, authors Andrew DePrisco and James B. Johnson furnish the reader with facts on over 400 breeds of dog, including each breed's physical traits, character, temperament, and history, using 33 different symbols for quick reference. The informat... |
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