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Christmas Gifts for Dog Owners

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Christmas Dog Gifts

Well it’s that time of the year when we all start scratching our heads, looking for a unique, not-too-expensive gift for friends and family. If the friend or family member owns a dog, problem solved. There are SO many Christmas gifts for dog owners that are simply irresistible.

You can shop for cute slogans, you can browse for dog owner apparel or you can look for a breed specific idea that makes a great Xmas stocking stuffer.

Visitors to this site often point me in the right direction with their own gift choices. Here are just a few for you to see what I mean:

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Do Long Haired Chihuahuas Need Haircuts?

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long haired Chihuahua

This is a question that is frequently asked by people before they adopt a little Chi. Given that there are 2 varieties, the smooth coat and the longer coat, do long haired Chihuahuas need haircuts often, rarely or never?

Let’s look at the advice from experts in the field.

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11 Fun Facts About Chihuahuas That Might Surprise You

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Chihuahua Facts

As we all know, Chihuahuas belong to the toy breed classification. So they make good lap dogs. But did you know that these little dogs have big voices or should I say high-pitched vocals? Let’s look at some more of these interesting facts about Chihuahuas.

First, I should mention that this breed is low maintenance with respect to exercising. Those little legs tire very quickly, just running around your living room. A good play session should do it, or bringing out the cat for your little Chihuahua to chase might be all that is needed.

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Do German Shepherds Need Haircuts?

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German Shepherd Coat

So, you are thinking of adopting a puppy from the very popular German Shepherd breed. What can you expect by way of grooming? You will certainly need to do a fair amount of brushing to keep the coat nicely groomed and to prevent clumps of hair on the floor. But what about clipping? Do German Shepherds need haircuts?

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Which Dog Breed Should I Get Quiz

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Dog Breed Quiz

The question “What dog breed should I get?” reminds me of a situation with a family in our neighbourhood some time ago. I wish they could have taken a dog breed quiz, such as the one below, before adopting their new puppy. Why?

Well, their personality, their living arrangements, their kids, their understanding of dog parenting were all at odds with the type of dog they chose. Mind you the dog was gorgeous. It was a mix, but it was one of the most beautiful puppies you could imagine and oh so playful.

The excitement that a cute little puppy brings was certainly there at the beginning. But it lasted less than a month. It wasn’t long before the puppy was left outside, all alone, for long hours at a time.

Every Dog: A Book of Over 450 Breeds

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