Miniature Pinscher: February 2012

Feb 29, 2012

The secret life of the dog - BBC

Dogs similar to owners

There is the famous saying "The dog's owner is the guy" check out the photosbelow:

In 1999, a Brazilian advertising agency created this ad campaign to promote the brand of feed Cesar, from Effem. The campaign was called "similarity" and hadthe slogan:

"He can have his face, but don't need the same food"

1. Lassie - Lassie and the Power of the Heart
This classic from 1943, based on the book by Eric Knight and starring then child actor Roddy McDowall and Elizabeth Taylor, tells the story of the collie dog, which is sold by her family, going through financial problems, but travels more than 1000 miles to return to their rightful owners. The character starred in some 10 films and three different television shows.

2. Rin Tin Tin - Rin Tin Tin, The Movie
This co-production Bulgaria / USA, 2007, tells the true story of the famous dog of the year 1920. starring Ben Cross, is weak, but watchable. Rinty the true German Shepherd puppy was found by an American cable in France at the end of World War I and brought to the United States. there became a circus attraction, and ended up in film and television. two of his children and grandchildren were also movie stars, but the most successful series, made between 1954 and 1959, was not played by their descendants.

3. Benji - Benji the Movie
In his first adventure, 1974, the little mutts left helps rescue two children from the hands of their captors. The lovable character starred in about six movies, made even for children.

4. Marley - Marley and Me
A couple of journalists, newly married, buying a beautiful labrador, who will follow them for several years, bringing joy and confusion. Based on the bestselling novel by John Grogan makes us laugh and cry ... much.

5. Hooch - An Almost Perfect Double
An officer cleaning freak - Tom Hanks has to take care of a dog drooling, which is witness to a crime and will help you find the killer. the beautiful dog, the breed "Dogue de Bordeaux" is the best thing in the movie.

6. Jerry Lee - A police K-9 For Dogs
James Belushi is a police brawler, who is without partner, and is obliged to accept the company of a very smart German Shepherd, who has a personality like yours, rogue and troublemaker. the two could only get along.

7. Bolt - Bolt, Superdog
A small white shepherd is the star of a TV show science fiction and believes it has all the super powers of your character. when he falls from his trailer on the way to New York, discovers that his powers do not exist and he will have to become a hero by his own means.

8. Hachiko - Always at Your Side
A university professor - Richard Gere - lives in a town near New York, where he works and goes every day by train. One day he finds a akita puppy in a box sent from Japan and left the station. Ends up adopting the dog, who gets the whole family. Every day, Hachiko accompanies him back to the station and wait for him to arrive late in the day. Based on a true story pathetic, who would not cry, because it has no heart.

9. White Fang - White Fang
Based on the book by Jack London, tells the story of a mongrel dog and wolf, who befriends a young miner - Ethan Hawke, Alaska. One day he is captured to be used in illegal dog fights, he stands out and is undefeated until being beaten and nearly killed by a bulldog. By another coincidence, has just returned to his former friend.

10. Cujo - Cujo
A friendly St Bernard contracts rabies from a bat and begins to spread terror to the inhabitants of a small town, killing everything in sight. Based on a Stephen King novel, it's scary.

Feb 28, 2012

Toxic plants for dogs

Often our dogs remain in the yard, will walk in the street, the plates, gardens. These sites containing very green.
In these cases we must be careful, because these spaces, provide the appearance of numerous plant species (toxic or not).
The presence of some plants can harm your dog, causing poisoning, probably from lack of knowledge of the creator.

Porting in this post, I'll tell you which plants that are bad for your dog:

Alamanda (Allamanda cathartica)

The toxic part is the seed.

Anthurium (Anthurium sp)
The toxic parts are leaves, stems, and latex.

Arnica (Arnica Montana)
The toxic part is the seed.

Rue (Ruta graveolens)
The toxic part is the whole plant.

Avelós (Euphorbia L. tirucalli)
The toxic part is the whole plant.

Belladonna (Atropa belladonna)
The parts are toxic flower and leaves.
Antidote: physostigmine salicylate.

Parrot's beak (Euphorbia pulcherrima Wiild.)
The toxic part is the whole plant.

Boxwood (Buxus sempervires)
The toxic part is the leaves are.

Me no one can (Dieffenbachia spp)
The toxic parts are the leaves and stems.

Glass of milk (Zantedeschia aethiopica Spreng.)
The whole plant is toxic.

Crown of Christ (Euphorbia milii)
A part is toxic latex.

Adam's rib (Monstera deliciosa)
The toxic parts are the leaves, stems, and latex.

Croton (Codieaeum variegatum)
The toxic part is the seed.

Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea)
The parts are toxic flower and leaves.

Sword of St. George (Sansevieria trifasciata)
The toxic part is the whole plant.

Oleander (Nerium oleander)
The toxic part is the whole plant.

Esporinha (Delphinium spp)
The toxic part is the seed.

Ficus (Ficus spp)
A part is toxic latex.

Jasmine Mango (Plumeria rubra)
The parts are toxic flower and latex.

Boa (Epipremnun pinnatum)
The toxic part is the leaves, stems, and latex.

Peace lily (Spathiphylum wallisii)
The toxic parts are the leaves, stems, and latex.

Castor bean (Ricinus communis)
The toxic part is the seed.

Goat eye (Abrus precatorius)
The toxic part is the seed.

Pinion Paraguay (Jatropha curcas)
The parts are toxic seed and fruit.

Pinion Purple (Jatropha curcas L.)
The toxic parts are the leaves and fruit.

White skirt (Datura suaveolens)
A part is toxic seed.

Purple Skirt (Datura metel)
A part is toxic seed.

Fern (Nephrolepis Polypodium).

There are several types of ferns and other scientific names. This is just one example, all are toxic.The toxic part is the leaves.

Wild taro (Colocasia Antiquorum Schott)
The toxic part is the whole plant.

Tinhorão (Caladium bicolor)
The toxic part is the whole plant.

Vinca (vinca major)
The toxic parts are the flower and leaves.

Mold Dog Clothes

You can prepare tissue, knit or crochet.

These are the three steps necessary to outline the basic mold.

1 - Measure the circumference of the neck
2 - Measure the circumference of the belly
3 - Measure the length that is taken from the neck to the tail or the desired length

Trace the template, add another inch for the seams.
Now just transfer to the fabric chosen.
You can prepare fabric and fabric-lined setting right with right thereby be sewn inside out to leave a small opening to turn. Turn to the right side cap and place buttons, felcro or even ribbons and bows to close.

This is just one example of how to draw a sailor collar, with this template you may create numerous templates for your dog.

Dog Clothes

The Dog Clothes are really graceful and when it gets cold they are too good tokeep warm, especially the Miniature Pinscher that are so chilly.
But nevertheless one should not force the dog to wear the clothes, which is really important that the dog feel comfortable.
There are several types of parts, with different designs and fabrics, but in myopinion, the simpler the better clothes for the dog.

Below are some suggestions for Dog Clothes:

Names for Dogs

Many owners, when they buy your dog have difficulty choosing a good name for him.
The name of a dog is very important, besides being the name by which people interact with the dog, it also influences how strangers will see your dog. A dognamed "Fluffy" tends to get more answers from people friendly stranger thanthat is called a "Killer" for example.
Besides the choice of the name must take into account the response of dogowners usually want your dog to learn to recognize their own names andrespond when called, but few know that the name can influence these responses.
It isn't easy an original name, expressive and affectionate that takes intoaccount other aspects such as phonetic.

Sounding names of dogs

The name of a dog should don't have more than two syllables, not only to facilitate their pronunciation as to be more understandable to the dog. Much less should have more than one word. A dog recognizes his name by sound, especially the strongest and syllables or end of the word.
The word must have open vowels, like á, é, ó and ultimately hi, so the name issounding effortless and easy to hear the dog when it is far away. The shorter thename, the faster the response of the dog, so names like "Skip" are great choicesfor names, simple and easy for the dog to recognize.
Although short and simple names are most recommended, any name can be used and almost all dogs can learn their own name regardless of the length of it, only names ending with "ao" should really be avoided because it impairs thelearning of the dog.

Below a small sample of possible names that your dog may have:

Famous animals:

Bambi
Benji
Bidu
Boomer
Donald
Felix
Garfield
Lassie
Rin Tin Tin
Scooby
Snoopy

From fantasy to reality:

Barbie
Falcon
Godzila
Indiana
Rambo
Sherlock
Spock
Susie
Tieta
Zorro

Food

Peanut
Cookie
Chocolate
Choquito
Fanta
Honey
Porridge
Pepper
Popcorn
Tequila

Color:

Blue
white
Brown
Dark
Pink
Blackie
Red
White

Classics:

Biba
Catucha
Fifi
Lili
Lilika
Lulu
Milu
Tobby
Geek
Tuca

Dogs historical:

Beethoven
Churchill
Diana
Einstein
Fidel
Freud
Mozart
Napoleon
Saddam

Famous:

Alanis (Morrisette)
Brad Pitt
Cindy (Crawford)
Guga
Madonna
Naomi (Campbell)
Nicole (Kidman)
Pele
Tom (Cruise)
Xuxa

Living nature:

Sun
Moon
Snow
Snowball
Emerald
Life
Light
River
Star
Thunder

Critter is also the name:

Whale
Jackal
Dragon
Cat
Lion
Wolf
Panda
Panther
Tiger
Tigress

Made in USA:

Angel
Baby
Big
Bill
Boy
Daisy
faces
King
Prince
Rose
Shadow
Star

I have the power:

Apollo
Achilles
Attila
Eros
Phoenix
Goliath
Juno
Samson
Thor
Zeus

Your Majesty:

Baron / Baroness
Count / Countess
Duke / Duchess
Prince / Princess

Sultan
Chief
Captain
Czar
Kaiser

From human to dog:

Fred
Julie
Martin
Murphy
Oscar
Rebekah
Roy
Scott
Thaddeus
Tony

Yeah Russian:

Boris
Dimitri
Drago
Laika
Natasha
Nikita
Sasha
Yago
Ygor
Yuri

Cities and countries:

Alaska
Athens
Arizona
Baghdad
Cairo
Dallas
Paris
Quebec
Shanghai
Zaire

Adjectives / nouns:

Proud
Cool
Glutton
Namby-pamby
Happy
Giant
Happy
Rogue
Sapeca
Brave

Electric Bug:

Alert
Capeta
Comet
Dynamite
Fuse
Spark
Arrow
Rocket
Grenade
Fast

Dog-object:

Cotton
Hook
Berimbau
Ball / ball
Whip
Crystal
Pillowcase
Overshoe
Comics
Drum

Honors:

Batistuta
Bozo
Cazuza
Chaplin
Elvis
Garrincha
Kojac
Maguila
Maradona
Zico

My hero:

Batman
Bruce Lee
Conan
Dartagnan
Flash Gordon
He-man
Hercules
Hulk
Jaspion
Tarzan

Some names dog according numerology:

Lassie: "She's a bitch and that is apathetic in the wrong place at the wrong time," says Virginia. "It's a dog fearful and emotionally unstable."

Rin Tin Tin: "He has the fortune of the crack (999) on your behalf. Has the number 33, which means great protection."

Snoopy: "Do not have negative numbers on your behalf. Starts with 15, which means magic, magnetism."

Garfield: "It has the number 16, which means loss. His name starts with 71, it means to be stolen or steal."

Scooby-doo: "Your name starts with 13, which means someone who is always making changes."

Pepezinha: "She can express themselves dubious (other barking or jumping too much) or have difficulty communicating, wasting the talents you have. A suggestion: put an accent on the second E".

Life: "It is easier to be known, to sell his name."

Buddy: "It is someone with strong personality."

Xuxo: "It's a good name, is related to success. It tends to be ahead of the public. However, his name is involved with the loneliness."

Other Options:
A: Agatha, Adam, Argos, Astro, Alf

B: Bandit, Bilu, Bob, Bogus, Buba

C: Cocoa, Capeta, Catita, Charlene, Gum

D: Dara Dick, Dino, Dixie, Doris,

E: Elba, Elton, Emile, Emir, Etzel

F: Fairy, Snowflake, Fortuna, Smoke, Funny

G: Gabi, Ginger Gold, Grace, Gipsy

H: Hagar, Halley, Hans, Hero, Hydra

I: Ian, Iankee, Icarus, yoga, Ira

J: Jack, Jasmine, Jesse, Jolly, Joy

K: Karen, Kay, Kika, Kira, Kiss

L: Lady, Leo, Lord, Lucky, Lupo

M: Mack, Magoo, Max, Meg, Morpheus

N: Nara, Nero, Nino, Nixie, Norman

O: Oliver, Ollie, Orpheus, Orion, Otto

P: Paquita, Patty, Pirate, Pita, Pingo

Q: Quartz, Quasar, Queen, Quest, Quixote

R: Rick, Ricotta, Ringo, Robin, Rufus

S: Sam, Sandy, Sky, Star, Susy

T: Taruk, Teco, Titan, Tunder, Twist

U: Ugo, Ulysses, ully, Uranus

V: Jack, star, Vega, Vick Volcano

W: Wally, Whisky, Wilber, Willy Wolf

X: Xana, Nosey, sheriff, sweetheart, Xuxu

Y: Yanna, Yankee, Ygor, Yris

Z: Zaza, Zak, Bumblebee, Zizi, Zulu

Feb 27, 2012

The true age of a dog

The newborn: from birth to 12 days old

It is the stage where the puppy depends exclusively on their mother. At this age he can not control the temperature of your own body needs physical stimulation to pee and poop, and not see or hear, but it smells the mother.

Transition Period: 13-20 days of life

At this stage the puppy goes through many physical changes. The eyes open, he begins to "crawl", he can hear, and, around the 20th day since the first tooth appears.

Recognition Period: from 21 to 28 days

Only now he begins to use their senses of hearing and vision. It can recognize movements, and objects. He really needs his mother and siblings to feel safe and, because these sensory perceptions occur in unusually abrupt, it is very important that the environment in which he lives is calm and stable.

Canine Socialization Period: 21-49 days of life

It is when the puppy learns the specific behaviors that make him a dog. It is so important not to take the puppy in the litter before 7 weeks of life. It is during this period that he learned notions of hygiene, respect for hierarchy, and be disciplined. With his brothers he learns the game "dominated dominant x"

Socialization with Human Period: 7-12 weeks of age

This is the best time for a puppy to join his new family. This is also the best time to introduce you to things that will be part of your life. For example, cars, other animals, children, elderly, sounds, etc.. Everything learned in this phase are permanent.

Fear First Period: 8-11 weeks of age

During this period any traumatic experience, painful or frightening is going to have a more lasting impact than at any other stage of life of the animal.

Period of "Rebel Without a Cause": 13 to 16 weeks of life

That's when the little miscreant decides to test all the patience of their owners. He will try to bite, even if it seems a joke, dominate, and test to see who is the leader of the pack. This is the best time to start the Basic Obedience training for puppies.

Period of "Breaks": 4-8 months of life

If you have not taught your puppy to come when called, this is the time. At this age it develops a "selective deafness" which may last a few days to several weeks. It is very important that owners know how to react at this stage to prevent your dog from becoming a perpetual runaway.

Second Period of Fear: 6 to 14 months

It is when the dog begins to be reluctant to approach things or new people or even known. The most important is that the owners do not force the dog in these situations, and not try to console them, letting it work itself that there is no reason to be afraid. The obedience training at this time helps to build self-confidence of the dog.

Maturity: 1-4 years of life (varies between races)

For most breeds maturity (including sexual) occurs between 1.5 and 3 years of age, and small breeds tend to mature earlier than the giant dogs.This period is usually marked with an increase in aggression and a new test of the authority of the leader. The increased aggressiveness is not necessarily a negative thing. Many dogs that were overly friendly with strangers become great watchdogs. Undoubtedly, this is a great opportunity to strengthen the leadership of owners through a refresher training in Basic Obedience (now for Adult Dogs)

It is true that each year of a dog's life equals seven years of humans?

No, actually the relationship between the age of the dogs and their owners is not linear. For example: a dog a year old now can have puppies, but a 7 year old is not ready to be a mother.

There are small variations in the tables that define the correlation of aged humans and dogs, but basically it can be considered that: