The Airedale Terrier is the largest of the terrier breeds. The ‘King of Terriers’, as it is known, stands up to 24 inches and the shoulder, and can weigh up to 65 pounds. The Airedale is an easy dog to recognize, as the breed has a pretty unique profile and a wiry coat that is always black and tan. These dogs display the typical ‘terrier temperament’, which is to say that they are alert, active and ready to face up to any challenge. The breed originated in the narrow strip of land between the Aire and Wharfe rivers in Yorkshire, England. The early Airedales were a result of crossing the Welsh terrier and the Otterhound. These dogs [...] Continue Reading…
In recent years there have been several cases where commercial dog food has caused severe illness, and even death, in pet dogs. As a result, many pet owners have begun to mistrust the pet food companies. Many would prefer to move away from commercial dog food, but simply aren’t aware of any alternative.If you’re one of those searching for an alternative, read on. This article provides some guidelines to making homemade food for your dog. It’s no secret that most commercial dog food is not good for your dog. Many of these foods are packed with processed grains which have no nutritional value and are known to cause all manner of allergies in dogs. And then there are [...] Continue Reading…
Probably the most important things to take into consideration for those intending on keeping chickens is the comfort of the chicken. It is a fact that comfortable chickens are happy and so they tend to lay more eggs. Having comfy chicken implies their coop is clean, meaning they are unlikely to get diseases that happen to be related to moist conditions like Coccidiosis and Botulism. Having comfortable chickens also means there is excellent ventilation and chicken are well spaced. This stops the spread of diseases if you have an outbreak. It is essential for the chickens and also humans to have these measures in place, due to the fact certain diseases like the deadly bird flu can be passed [...] Continue Reading…
