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    What Type Of Bird Is This?

    I think you may have cowbird hatchlings right now. Look them up. They lay their eggs in the nests of other birds and let the other birds raise their young. That would explain the difference in appearance and incubation time.
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    Best (and interesting) Apartment Pets

    I agree with rats- love them. Bearded dragons also make good apartment pets. And they seem to enjoy just hanging out with you. Ours does anyway. He's quite sociable actually. Babies take a bit more of a time commitment than adults, but still not as much as a dog. Adults are easier and can even...
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    Proud Mama of a new puppy! New Pics added weekly :-)

    I don't know what breeds are in his background - could be just about anything. I've seen litters where both parents were mixed and the puppies didn't even look related, even with just one dad. You never know how those genes are going to combine. But one thing is for sure - he is a handsome...
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    encouraging words for a new dachshund owner?

    I just keep my dachshunds separate from my chickens, but mine were already adults when I got the chickens. You may have better luck introducing a puppy to them. Dachshunds aren't always the easiest dogs to train, but they are awesome anyway and I don't think you will regret keeping him even if...
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    Aug 2003 - Jan 2013

    Oh, I'm sorry.
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    Solving Dog Aggression Problems? Please help! She may be euthanized!

    That's great news!
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    Solving Dog Aggression Problems? Please help! She may be euthanized!

    This is what we had to do with our golden. We had the same problem. We had a trainer come to our house to evaluate the situation and it was his suggestion as well. He told us if it were two males, we would have a better chance of resolving the conflict, but with a female that has decided another...
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    Sad Story ( warning: graphic descriptions)

    Oh, I am so, so sorry this happened to you and your dogs. I know it was a horrifying thing to witness and be a part of because I witnessed such an attack myself this past summer. It was my own golden retriever that attacked my little dachshund right in front of me. Fortunately mine did survive...
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    Gonna visit a serious ACD breeder soon.. Will he look down at me and my dog? :[

    I know plenty of breeders who show dogs in conformation and some in various performance events (not ACDs). This guy's attitude will depend entirely on his own personality and to some extent how you approach him. If he's mean, it will just be his nature. I know breeders who look down their noses...
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    Novice obedience clip

    I like how well she focuses on you and how happy she looks.
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    OMG - I think I am pregnant! OES is having a baby????

    Congrats!
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    Baby Diamondback Terrapin! Pics!

    Have you researched New Jersey turtle laws? I had always read that it was illegal to take any turtle from the wild in New Jersey. And that captive bred were OK to keep if you have a permit, but you have to prove they were obtained legally. Supposedly they're pretty strict about it too. As far...
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    Check the dog shelters before u go buy a purebred!! Mutts need love too!!!!

    Unfortunately our experience with a shelter dog was a disaster. All our previous dogs had come from good breeders as they were all purchased as show prospects. A year and a half ago we decided to get a golden retriever (mix?) puppy from the county shelter. I was already in "talks" with a couple...
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    I am so excited I can hardly stand it! New Papillon puppy purchased....the wait is going to KILL me

    Congrats! My daughter and I watched Paps last weekend in Raleigh. She says that's what she wants when she gets out on her own. We talked to a breeder that a friend of mine knows, but it will be years before she's ready for a dog of her own - she's still in high school.
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    How much room do two small dogs need to be comfortable?

    If the yard is the size of a typical suburban backyard it sounds like it should be fine. Especially since you said you walk them. I too have a dachshund that prefers to be outside most of the time. When I bring her in she just gets restless and wants back out after 15 - 20 minutes. And she's not...
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