A: It is the protein found in the pet's saliva, dander and urine that triggers asthma symptoms in some people, not the pet's hair or fur. Since all dogs have dander, saliva and urine, no one breed is better than another for people with asthma. Click here to learn more about asthma triggers and how to avoid them.

A walk around the block or a 15 minute romp in the backyard several times a day is minimal exercise and is NOT enough to meet the average dog's needs. Active breeds such as dogs from the sporting, herding, hound and terrier groups, northern breeds and any mixture of these ( i.e.

So far no one breed has emerged as having more ability than another at dancing. It is true though, that older cats are not so keen on dancing and in general the more social a cat is the more likely it is to enjoy the dance interaction.

No, they are a calm breed that is easy to be around, sensitive to your moods and ready always to cheer you up. They are considered an anti-depressant.

Over 300, although only about 200 are recognized by the major dog associations. Of those 200 recognized breeds, only about 100 are fairly common. From the 100 or so common breeds, 50 could be considered popular, and only about 25 of that 50 could be labeled worldwide favorites.

Yes, several individuals and groups have contacted us for information on how to start their own version of LABMED for their particular breed. Among these have been WestiMed for West Highland Terriers, BEHALF for Bernese Mountain Dogs, the Akita Angel Fund for Akitas, CorgiAid for Corgi's, GoldenMed for Golden Retrievers, and the Pyr-amedic Trust for Great Pyrenees is under construction.

I have one big dog (golden retriever), who all of the poodles love and get along with great. I also have cats that get along wonderfully with all of the poodles (adults and puppies). As long as you do not have an aggressive pet that is not going to accept a new pet, there shouldn't be any problems getting a poodle puppy to fit right in!

Toy poodles are small enough to take with you in the car just about anywhere. They travel very well. If your dog gets carsick in the beginning, start with short trips and work your way up to longer rides. They will outgrow the problem. If the dog is small enough, he or she can travel in the cabin of an airplane with you in a soft carrier, as well. Lots of over-the-road truck drivers have poodles as pets who travel with them everywhere.

These breeds are not suitable for people who have not much experience, anyway we have obtained better results with inexperienced owners wishing to listen to and to apply our advices, than with self-styled experts full of prejudices. Between these two breeds anyway the Caucasian Mountain Dog is easier to manage, because it has a more balanced behaviour and is predictable in the reactions.

All breeds! Our pool is especially designed to accommodate all sizes of dog from the smallest toy dogs to great danes and newfoundlands.

The largest breed of all is the Irish Wolfhound, which on all fours can stand 3 feet tall. The smallest is the Chihauhau, which might stand no taller than 6 inches.

No. Nothing you did caused you to have asthma. No one knows what causes asthma, but more people are developing it. However while you have no power over the fact you have asthma, you have the ability to control the disease .

Not all Witches are Wiccan. They may believe in Witchcraft but don't follow The Rede - though for the most part the rituals and beliefs are quite similar. Wiccans that don't like to be called Witch have a number of reasons for their preference, but the typical one I've come across is that it feels like the magick is given more importance over the faith.

It's a known fact that dog dander can trigger asthma symptoms and if your child has allergies, she may be more prone to this type of trigger. You may want to consider holding off for now just to be on the safe side. However, if you do choose to get a dog, there are things you can do to reduce the impact of pet dander. You might want to consider purchasing a short-haired dog, as they tend to shed less. Be sure to keep the dog off furniture, out of your car and out of your child's bedroom.

Asthma is a disease of the respiratory system. Asthma is a chronic state of hyper-responsiveness (when muscles in the airways constrict and narrow excessively in response to inhaled allergens or other irritants). Asthma is characterized by coughing, chest tightness, shortness of breath and wheezing. Asthma may be triggered by allergens or other, non-allergic stimuli, such as cold air or tobacco smoke.

The number of people with asthma has been steadily increasing. In the U.S., 10 million adults and 5 million children have asthma. The number of American children with asthma has reached epidemic proportions.

It is true that people can die from asthma. You may have heard or read about this in the news recently, but it is rare. Asthma is a very serious disease, but there is absolutely no reason for anyone to die from it. Learning about what triggers your asthma, the early warning signs to look for, and how to use your medicine the right way will help you keep your asthma under control. Talk to your doctor or asthma counselor if you are still worried about a severe asthma attack.

For more information about asthma and CFCs talk to your doctor, pharmacist or call your local Asthma Foundation on 1800 645 130.

The AKC only ranks obedience dogs that have earned points toward an Obedience Trial Championship title. If your dog is earning points towards this title, you may order a Top Dogs Report in the AKC online store. There is a small fee for this service. This report will rank your dog within its breed, group or among all breeds competing in obedience at this level..

Currently over 50% of service dogs are golden retrievers, which have temperaments and abilities very suitable to the job. Labrador retrievers and Australian shepherds work well, but the most effective service dogs have been cross-bred goldens and labs.

Absolutely! While my own personal dogs are German Shepherd Dogs, and I specialize in that breed, I offer team training for any breed of dog, whether purebred or mixed.

Sometimes we might encounter a pet with an especially thick coat of hair that requires trimming for the system to work properly, but we've never met a particular breed we couldn’t train effectively. Absolutely. We’re proud to have one of the most effective systems on the market for cats as well as dogs.

There is usually swelling of the spinal cord when SCI occurs, and the swelling can cause changes in virtually every system in the body. As the swelling begins to subside after days or weeks, people may regain some functioning. The improvement that most people experience is that, within a year, their "level of injury" descends at least one level and sometimes two. This is more likely if they received methylprednisolone after injury.

We receive in and adopt out many dogs and cats each day. We feel we have the best selection of dogs and cats in Southern Arizona. Although we have no way of knowing exactly what animals will be released to us, we do get a wide selection of purebreds and mix breed dogs. Feel free to view our adoptable animals.

Poodle puppies who have been properly socialized will love children. Adult poodles who have never been around children may not like them, however. It all depends on the way the dog has been raised. Puppies are easy to mold however you see fit. In general, a poodle makes a wonderful pet for a family with children.

Poodles are one of the most intelligent breeds of dogs. As long as the trainer is determined and consistent in training, a puppy should train quickly. Poodles can learn to do tricks easily, too.

Poodles will bark if you allow them to. You need to discipline your pet and tell them “no” when they are doing something they shouldn't or something you don't want them to do. It is very easy to train a poodle not to bark A normal poodle doesn't typically bark much, anyway, except when they are playing or warning you a stranger is approaching.

It is not a good idea to leave a small poodle outside for long periods of time, but they can handle cold temperatures for short amounts of time (i.e., to use the bathroom).

Puppies go through a series of vaccinations just like babies get their immunizations. Your puppy should get his or her first vaccinations at 6-8 weeks of age. Vaccinations then continue every 3-4 weeks until they are 16 weeks old. Once they reach 16 weeks and have received a series of at least 3-4 vaccinations, your puppy can be taken out into public areas without concern. Until this time, do not take your puppy anywhere in the public that an ill dog might have been (i.e.