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Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Tibet Group: Companion Height: 10-11 in. Weight: 13-15 lbs. Life span: 13 -18 yrs. & up Trainability: moderate Good with children: not advisable Good with other pets: may be with early socialization The Lhasa Apso is an ancient breed from Tibet and is named the the city of Lhasa. It […]
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HSUS-Force-feeding Ducks for Foie Gras

California lawmakers passed a bill in 2004 phasing out force-feeding ducks to produce foie gras – literally, a fatty liver. The law goes into effect June 2012. Guillermo Gonzales of Sonoma Foie Gras, major producer of foie gras, along with some other chefs are proposing an override of the law, backing down on his promise […]

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Teach Your Dog the U-Turn

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While it may sound like driving a car, teaching your dog the u-turn can save both of you a lot of aggravation or worse. The idea of the u-turn is to have your dog turn in whichever direction you want to go without having to yank on the leash. Knowing the command to u-turn becomes […]