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Compared to the dog, the domestic cat has been around for a fairly short time – only about 5,500 years.  Scientists think that the first domestic cat appeared in Egypt around 3500 B.C.  Its ancestors are believed to have been Felis libyca, a small spotted wildcat from North Africa and Felis sylvestris, a European wildcat.
Some [...]

The smallest breed of dog in the world is the “Teacup Chihuahua” which weighs less than one pound and can stand in the palm of a person’s hand.  I’ve seen this breed and they made me nervous.  For fear of crushing the little thing, I’d end up never letting their feet touch the ground.  Pockets [...]

The biggest breed of dog depends on whether you’re talking about weight or height.  The heaviest dog is probably the mastiff, which can weigh over 200 pounds.  It is not surprising that mastiffs were originally bred to be … watchdogs!  The ancient Romans also used them to fight bears, lions and tigers!  What’s with the [...]

Selective Breeding.  As humans domesticated the dog, they began to see that dogs could help them in a number of ways: as guards, hunters, sheepherders, workers, and just as pets.  But these different jobs required dogs with different body types and different personalities.
For example, a working dog must be large, strong and patient.  A hunting [...]

Scientists have come to believe that the dog was the first species to be domesticated by humans. 
Fossil remains of dogs dating back to the Mesolithic period, 12,000 years ago, have been found in Israel and Iraq.  In this country, canine fossils estimated to be 10,000 years old have been uncovered at an archaeological site called [...]

Cats are natural hunters, and they often prey on rats, mice and other animlas that are active at night. My cats would often catch something and bring the gooey, squirmy or feathery thing to me for praise.  My squeals hardly qualified as praise to me, but they seemed satisfied.  Good Kitty!  They do love their games.  I [...]

Most people would describe dogs as friendly and outgoing and cats as standoffish and reserved.  However, for me, though cats can “cop” an attitude quickly, I’ve had cats for all of my life, and they’ve proven to be affectionate, smart, funny, and playful, most of them loving almost everyone they meet. 
I had one cat, that [...]

Pet behavior is curious.  As we learn about them, one might wonder, who is imitating whom?  Personally, I think my dog has me well trained.
Let’s explore, with the next few blogs, why pets do what they do.
Have you asked these questions? 

How old should that puppy be before you take him home? 
Do cats really have a [...]

Recent quote in Pet Store Window: “Buy One Dog, Get One Flea!”
“A real Christian is the one who can give his pet parrot to the town gossip” (Billy Graham)
The Difference Between A Cat and A Dog: 
A Dog thinks:  “You love, feed me, shelter me, care for me, you must be God”
A Cat thinks:  “You [...]

Knick Knack, Patty Wack, Give a dog a bone!  These bone cookies are easy and meaty, your dog will bark for more!  With the scare about dog food, why not take the fear away and make your own healthy treats?

 
Ingredients:

1 pkg active dry yeast
1/4 c warm water (110 to 115F)
1 tsp beef bouillon granules
2 tbsp boiling [...]