Types of Small Dogs

The dog is a man's best friend. It is essential for a person to have a pet if he or she is wishes selfless companionship. Small dogs, though not as tough as strong as the bigger dogs, do offer companionship and are more interesting to have. It's not for nothing that these dogs are sometimes called companion dogs, as these dogs are mainly used for companionship as a pet, and not the other attributes of a dog such as safety and security. Apart from companion dogs, there are other smaller dogs, termed as toy dogs that are used strictly for companionship. Here is some information on the different types of small dogs

Small dogs make wonderful pets. There are many different types of small dogs and they come in lots of different shapes, colors and sizes. Small dogs are generally classified as dogs weighing less than 22 pounds

Australian Terrier Information

This breed has been known to go to extremes with its behaviour - some can be overly shy and others overly aggressive. However, the Australian Terrier by and large tends to have an agreeable temperament, displays plenty of courage for his size, and makes a good companion. This breed can be aggressive with other animals and the adult male does not tend to get on with other adult male dogs.
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Physical features
A medium boned working terrier, the Australian Terrier is a small but sturdy animal, with slightly disproportionate length when compared to its height. Its colourings come in solid red, solid sandy, or blue and tan. The outer coat of this dog has a harsh texture, and these dogs also have a soft, silky topknot. The intelligent and alert expression of the Australian Terrier adds to its keen and enthusiastic appearance. The weight of these dogs averages around 10-11 inches and the weight around 12-14lb. The Australian Terrier may suffer from allergies and itchy skin in warmer weather. Other health problems that can affect this breed include luxating patella, and Legg-Calve Perthes Disease. These are both inherited conditions and can be exacerbated by excessive weight.
The Australian terrier is a natural born digger, and loves to chase, run, and jump. This breed has bags of energy and is largely very active and outgoing. Owners will have to be prepared to put some work in so that the dog can fulfil his need for exercise, so this breed may not be right for everyone. Those with other pets may also need to exercise caution, as this breed does not always get on well with other animals. The Australian Terrier is also a natural watchdog, and therefore can be noisy when trying to sound the alarm ? this may make them unsuitable for those living in apartments where noise nuisance may prove a problem. This dog breed can be good with children, but usually if raised with them from puppy-hood. It does not like to be teased by children, and therefore may be more suited to households with older children.
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If your dog is showing any of the symptoms that we have described for the various diseases and physical abnormalities listed below, it’s very important that you take your dog to see its vet at the earliest possible time. Early treatment will not only greatly improve your dog’s chances for a quick and complete recovery, but it could very well save your dog’s life.
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Diseases in dogs may occur because of trauma, infection, immune system abnormalities, genetic factors, cancer, or degenerative conditions, to name a few. Learn about how the normal body systems work, dog disease symptoms, and how to care for a sick dog.

Disorders of the eye can be congenital, infectious, neoplastic, traumatic, immunologic, or idiopathic (of unknown cause). Some have no health implications, others can cause blindness.


Dogs who are sick are generally obvious. One easy way to spot if your dog is sick at all is to watch him or her eat and exercise. A sick dog will be listless or show very reluctant enthusiasm. If your dog eats without any lustre, it is possible that he or she has become ill. Other symptoms of sickness include pale gums and a whiter than usual tongue, duller than standard eyes, and a dry coat. Sick dogs also often suffer from a fever.

Rabies (hydrophobia) is a fatal viral disease that can affect any mammal, although the close relationship of dogs with humans makes canine rabies a zoonotic concern. Vaccination of dogs for rabies is commonly required by law. Please see the article dog health for information on this disease in dogs.  
Canine parvovirus is a sometimes fatal gastrointestinal infection that mainly affects puppies. It occurs worldwide.
Canine coronavirus is a gastrointestinal disease that is usually asymptomatic or with mild clinical signs. The signs are worse in puppies.
Canine distemper is an often fatal infectious disease that mainly has respiratory and neurologic signs.
Kennel cough is an infectious respiratory disease which can be caused by one of several viruses or by Bordetella bronchiseptica. It most commonly occurs in dogs in close confinement such as kennels.
Canine influenza is a newly emerging infectious respiratory disease. Up to 80 percent of dogs infected will have symptoms, but the mortality rate is only 5 to 8 percent.
Infectious canine hepatitis is a sometimes fatal infectious disease of the liver.
Canine herpesvirus is an infectious disease that is a common cause of death in puppies less than three weeks old.
Pseudorabies is an infectious disease that primarily affects swine, but can also cause a fatal disease in dogs with signs similar to rabies.
Canine minute virus is an infectious disease that can cause respiratory and gastrointestinal signs in young puppies.

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Remember that whatever name you choose, it will be your cat's name for life.

Just as you are making a life-long commitment to your new cat or kitten to take care of her to the best of your ability, you are also making a life-long commitment to the name. It isn't fair or useful to try to change your cat's name two years later when you stumble across another name that you just must use for someone.

And, even if you find that several months later, the name you've chosen just doesn't fit your cat, remember, to your cat it's just a neutral sound. It has no particular connotation or meaning, good or bad.

So it's best for your cat if you do not change her name mid-stream. This is another reason that it's best to keep the name your cat already has if you are adopting her from previous parents.

Cat names are easy enough for your cat to learn. The strategy is to get your cat to link pleasurable things with her name. For example, you can try these steps:

Spend quality time with your cat petting her while you gently, soothingly repeat her name over and over.

When you call your cat by her name, and she comes, give her a healthy treat. You can do this the first few times when she comes. Then only sporadically give her a treat. After a while you can taper off the treats and she will still come to you (probably-read the next section on training cats to come).

Use your cat's name when calling her to dinner.
These may sound like bribes, and if fact they are. In my personal experience with cats over many, many years, it seems that petting and repeating the name over and over works very well.

You can name a cat by its qualities or appearance, for example, a speedy cat could be called "Speedy", or a furry cat could be called "Fluffy". For more exotic names, try translating words that describe your cat into other languages.
Consider choosing a name that is short, of one syllable. For example: Sam, Socks, Scout, Peach. Two syllable name examples: Tony, Daisy, Lonnie, PJ. Cats have extremely sensitive hearing and they pick up your voice and tone quick enough to respond to the shortest names. (A name you can say quickly is also important for when you need to tell your cat to stop doing something.)
Bonus to above tip is that when you want to have an identification tag made with your cat's name on it, a short name will fit easily.
If possible, add an "S" to the name. Many cats like the sound of an "S" and will be more likely to get used to their name if it has a sound they prefer.
Always relate your cat's name to positive behavior which encourages him or her to respond willingly when called by name.
Do not use her name when discouraging bad behaviors. He or she will associate his or her name with a negative thought, feeling and action and not want to hear it again.

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Although the Abyssinian is one of the oldest known breeds, there continues to be speculation and controversy concerning its history. In appearance, Abyssinians resemble the paintings and sculptures of ancient Egyptian cats which portray an elegant feline with a muscular body, beautiful arched neck, large ears and almond shaped eyes. Abyssinians today still retain the jungle look of felis lybica, the African wildcat ancestor of all domestic cats.

The source of the name is not because Ethiopia, formerly Abyssinia, is thought to be the original home of these cats, but because the first "Abyssinian" exhibited at a show in England was reported to have been imported from that country. In the British book, by Gordon Staples, Cats, Their Points, Etc. published in 1874, there is the first mention of an Abyssinian. The book shows a colored lithograph of a cat with a ticked coat and absence of tabby markings on the paws, face and neck. The description reads: "Zula, the property of Mrs. Captain Barrett-Lennard. This cat was brought from Abyssinia at the conclusion of the war?quot; British troops left Abyssinia in May 1868, so that may have been the time when cats with ticked coats first entered England. Unfortunately, there are no written records tracing the early Abyssinians to those imported cats, and many British breeders are of the opinion that the breed was actually created through the crossing of the various existing silver and brown tabbies with native British "Bunny" ticked cats.

Recent studies by geneticists show that the most convincing origin of the Abyssinian breed is the coast of the Indian Ocean and parts of Southeast Asia. In fact, the earliest identifiable Abyssinian is a taxidermal exhibit still residing in the Leiden Zoological Museum in Holland. This ruddy ticked cat was purchased around 1834-1836 from a supplier of small wild cat exhibits and labeled by the museum founder as "Patrie, domestica India." Although the Abyssinian as a breed was refined in England, its introduction to that country and others may have been the result of colonists and merchants stopping in Calcutta, the major port for the Indian Ocean.

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