What’s On the Menu Today,

Different species of reptiles have different tastes, and of course it gets a little more complicated depending on how big or old they are. Like all things related to herps, it is vital that you do your research so you...

Stephens Cur – Dog Breed Information and Pictures

The Stephens Cur dog breed is sometimes known as the Stephen’s Stock Cur dog breed. They even went by the nickname of the “Little Darkies.” They are named after the family that first bred them. The Stephens Family...

The Rottweiler – Dog Breed Information and Pictures

The Rottweiler was originally bred in Germany. Its primary function was the herding of animals. It may also be known as Rottweil Metzgerhund. The breed dates back so far that the original Rottweilers were known as Roman...

Marketing your business

It is tricky getting the right balance when marketing your dog breeding business. The marketing must appeal to buyers while giving the right impression of the type of breeder you are. You want to make sure that you are...

Training and Taming Your Herp

Not all species of reptiles can be tamed, and of course some naturally skittish or shy herps will never take to handling or training despite what is normal for other members of their species. When selecting a reptile...

Polish Hound – Dog Breed Information and Pictures

The Polish Hound is an indigenous breed of Poland. While it has been living in Poland for hundreds of years, some historians speculate that the breed is a descendent of some German and Austrian breeds. Regardless, the...

The Reptile Cookbook

Of course, you don’t need to cook for your reptile; you just need to know how to serve them what they need to stay healthy and happy. Reptiles that eat vegetables are happiest when their meals are cut into tiny...

Becoming a Dog Breeder

There is more to becoming a good dog breeder than the mating of a dog and a bitch. It may seem like dog breeding is simply a matter of making puppies then selling them to make money. This is not responsible dog breeding...

Running a Successful Dog Breeding Business

The key to running a successful business is knowing your product and knowing your market. Most dog breeders will have the first covered – generally you will become a dog breeder because you love the breed and want to...

Ariege Pointer – Dog Breed Information and Pictures

The Ariege Pointer is also called the Braque de l’Ariege in French. France is where this particular breed originated. This type of canine is a continental pointing gun dog breed. It comes from the old French Braques and...

Forget About Dogs; Take Your Iguana for a Walk

You read that right, some large species of reptiles can be taught to walk on a leash. What could be more entertaining then taking your iguana or monitor lizard out on a walk in the sunshine, Good exercise, healthy sun...

German Spitz – Dog Breed Information and Pictures

These dogs are descended from Stone Age breeds of a similar type, originally used for hunting and tracking. They are the oldest breed of European dog. The name German Spitz is used for both a type of dog and a specific...

Starting a Dog Breeding Business

Starting up as a dog breeder can be expensive as you will have many initial outlays to consider. You will need to have a room or building for your kennel as well as paying for equipment, heating and lighting. You will...

Volpino Italiano – Dog Breed Information and Pictures

As the name might suggest, the Volpino Italiano is an Italian dog breed. It also goes by the names Cane de Quirinale, Italian Spitz and Florentine Spitz. The Volpino Italiano has been around for hundreds of years. While...

Signs of Pregnancy

It can be quite hard to tell if your bitch is pregnant but there are signs you can look out for. Most of these though are not apparent until she is quite far on into pregnancy. The average pregnancy for dogs lasts...

Home is Where the Herp Is

Reptiles are beautiful and exciting additions to any household. They make great pets. The question is, where will you keep your reptile, There are a number of things to keep in mind when choosing the home, or vivarian...