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Lindsay Stordahl

I remember I did a report on the dachshund in fourth grade. I wish I could see that now! I used to be a pretty big fan of the “wiener dog,” but now they are not one of my favorite breeds, mostly because of their awkward bodies and tendency to bark. However, people love these …

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Breaking Ace’s fixation Note: This is part three of a three-part series on my dog’s tennis ball obsession. Click these links to read part one, My mutt has a fixation and part two, 10 signs your dog has a fixation. Just like any addiction, rehabilitation takes a long, long time. In Ace’s tennis ball case, …

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Cairn terriers are more than just the “Totto” dog. They love children and can make a great family pet, but they also require a long walk every day along with mental challenges. Cairn terriers were originally bred in Scotland during the middle ages to kill mice and rats, according to the Encyclopedia of Dog Breeds …

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10 signs your dog has a fixation Note: This is part two of a three-part series on my dog’s tennis ball obsession. Click these links to read part one, My mutt has a fixation, and part three, Breaking Ace’s fixation. Dogs develop fixations for many reasons, often as a result of a lack of exercise, …

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