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Which Vaccine Prevents Your Dog From Kennel Cough?

by Jacqueline on December 25, 2009

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1. Bordatella – 6
2. Rabies – 0
3. Lyme – 0
4. Parvo – 1
Answer: Bordatella. There are two forms of this vaccine, one is injectable and the other is given intranasally.
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yes: pets are family too and it will prevent pet abandonment in hard times! – 3
no: we should focus on funding other causes – 1

My answer: I agree that not for profit organizations should be able to claim on their taxes the expenses they incur in taking care of all the strays and abandoned animals [...]

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Which two dog breeds are born with black tongues?

by Jacqueline on October 21, 2009

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Poodle & Great Dane – 1
Pit Bull & Border Collie – 2
Maltese & West Highland Terrier – 0
Chow Chow & Chinese Shar-Pei – 7

Answer: The Chow Chow and Chinese Shar-Pei are the ONLY two dog breeds born with black tongues. All other breeds are born with pink tongues.
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Barking excessively – 4
Chewing on my things – 0
Using the bathroom indoors – 0
Jumping on people – 3
Pulling on walks – 3
Nothing. My dog is an Angel! – 3
Answer: I have to agree that when a dog barks excessively it drives me crazy! Especially when the breed is prone to barking and they can’t help [...]

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Barack H. Obama – 0
John F. Kennedy – 0
Lyndon B. Johnson – 4
Franklin D. Roosevelt – 2

Correct Answer:  The correct answer is Lyndon B. Johnson.
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Which Dog Breed is Considered the Smartest?

by Jacqueline on September 21, 2009

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West Highland Terrier – 1
French Bull Dog – 0
Labrador Retriever – 0
Border Collie – 6
Answer: The Border Collie is considered the smartest dog breed. They are herding dogs who need to have a job to do, are easily trainable and love to please their owners.
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How Often Do You Exercise Your Dog?

by Jacqueline on September 21, 2009

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Daily – 2
Once a week – 1
A few times a week- 2

Answer: Every dog needs daily exercise. Low energy dogs like Chihuahuas, Papillons, Whippets, and Affenpinschers need 20 -30 miutes of exercise daily. High energy dogs like Huskies, Dobermans,  Dalmatians, and Rhodesian Ridgebacks need about 45 mins – 2 hours of exercise daily. Before [...]

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What Ingredients Should You NOT Feed Your Dog?

by Jacqueline on September 21, 2009

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Chocolate – 3
Caffeine  - 0
Macadamia Nuts – 0
Grapes & Raisins – 0
Mushrooms – 0
All of the Above – 28
Answer:  Good job! 90% of you answered the question correctly! The correct answer is “All of the Above”.
Chocolate (cacao): Contains methylxanthines, which can cause a toxic reaction in dogs, especially if large amounts (100-150mg) are ingested. [...]

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How Many Dogs Do You Have?

by Jacqueline on September 1, 2009

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One Dog – 2
Two Dogs – 4
Three Dogs – 2
Four Dogs – 2
Four or More – 2
Suggested Answer – Don’t have more dogs than you can afford to care for. Between food, toys, treat and grooming you can expect to pay at least $80 a month ($30 dog food, $10 treats, $10 toys, $30 [...]

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What’s Your Dog’s Favorite Treat?

by Jacqueline on August 24, 2009

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Biscuits – 5
Raw Hides – 3
Bully Sticks – 3
Cow Hooves – 1
Peanut Butter – 1

Suggested Answer: My dogs love all of these treats, but they go crazy over cow hooves and bully sticks. Buy your dogs a variety of treats and mix it up!
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