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What is a parti yorkie?

White markings in Yorkies are believed to be due to a recessive gene that was first observed in a litter produced by Gertrud and Werner Biewer in 1984. The Biewers began a line-breeding program to continue the unusual coloring, and today, dogs descended from their program are known as Biewer terriers. Particolor Yorkies still appear but may no longer be crossed with Biewer terriers, which have their own breed club and as of August 2014 are working towards acceptance as a registered breed within the American Kennel Club.

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How big do yellow-bellied turtles get?

The yellow-bellied slider is native to the southeastern portion of the United States particularly to Florida. It can be found living in slow-moving rivers, swamps, marshes, wetlands and even ponds. They make excellent pets because they are easy to care for. They can be kept in a small tank when they are young, but they require more space as they get older. They eat a variety of pond plants, romaine lettuce, collard greens and even freshly killed fish.

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What is a blue-eyed tiger?

White tigers are not albinos. Some still have an orange tinge to their fur. Their color is due to a defective and recessive gene that is passed from parent to offspring.\nWhite tigers mainly exist in captivity because their color makes survival in the wild difficult due to lack of camouflage. Because the subspecies is perpetuated by inbreeding, genetic defects are common. These include cleft palate, crossed eyes, mental deficiencies and scoliosis of the spine. Some are euthanized at birth due to severe birth defects or lack of the desired white fur color.

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What parts make up a frog's skeleton?

A frog's forelegs, also called arms, contain humerus, radius and ulna bones similar to those of a human's. However, a frog's radius and ulna are fused together. Frogs' upper legs contain a femur, and its lower leg bones, the tibia and fibula, are fused together.\nFrogs typically have four toes on their front legs and five on their back legs, with lengths varying by different species. Tree frogs who do a lot of climbing and aquatic frogs who require webbed toes for efficient swimming tend to have very long digits. Frogs that live in the mud typically have shorter toes that t..

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What is a good remedy for hairballs in cats?

The fiber in a teaspoon of canned pumpkin or a few pieces of apple, carrot or sweet potato administered to a cat once a day can help move hairballs through the cat's digestive system for excretion. It is best to check with a veterinarian before feeding the cat other fruits or vegetables because some are harmful or incompatible with a cat's digestive system. A small amount of fish oil or vegetable oil added to the cat's diet helps lubricate the digestive system so that any hairballs pass through more easily.

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What are the different types of cat breeds?

Cat breeds vary in many ways, including size, type of coat, energy level and shedding. For instance, a typical small breed is the Singapura. Adult males generally weigh six to eight pounds, while females run five to six pounds. At the other end of the scale are British Shorthair cats. Full-grown females are at least nine pounds, and some males weigh twice as much.\nThe categories for cats' coats are hairless, short, medium and long. Peterbald and Sphynx are considered hairless, though some Sphynx are covered in fine down. Peterbald cats typically have hair as newborns but lose it by the t..

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What are some traits of the Cane Corso breed?

At first glance, Cane Corsos look like intimidating bulldogs. However, they are really an Italian Mastiff that ranges between 88 and 120 lbs. Owners who like to use this breed for protection may get their ears cropped for a more aggressive look.These intelligent dogs train well, but also require an owner who is familiar with dog socialization and can handle a headstrong pet. Built for athletics, Corsos also love to play, socialize with their family and like the challenge of new tricks or further training. Owners can expect to walk the Corso about a mile each day to keep its energy levels from ..

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What are the largest whitetail deer populations by state?

Whitetail deer populations can be measured either in terms of estimated absolute numbers or by dividing the deer harvest numbers by the number of deer hunters. Hunting enthusiasts both embrace and argue about these differing metrics, often based on advocacy for their home state or favorite hunting spots.\nEvery state with a significant whitetail population monitors that population through its Department of Natural Resources, Department of Conservation or similar agency. Whitetail populations, like deer populations in general, are an asset to a state's ecosystem and biodiversity when they ..

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What should you feed a puppy?

A puppy's exact nutritional requirements depend on his breed, size and age, but he should be fed a brand with 25 to 30 percent of the calories coming from protein. He generally needs to eat twice as much as an adult would based on size, especially during the first five months. At 6 months, it may be appropriate to scale him down from three meals per day to two.\nA small-breed puppy can usually be trusted to eat only when hungry. However, a large-breed puppy likely needs portion control and a more-specialized diet. Too much food can promote rapid growth, so large-breed puppy foods are desi..

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What do rats hate?

Rats avoid the smell of cat urine because they equate it with death. Mint and citronella plants repel rats when grown around gardens, and mint's essential oils work to deter rats as well. Napthalene balls repel rats with their strong odor, as does ammonia, which is typically diluted with distilled water and applied to the carpets or left in open containers in the areas rats frequent to deter them.

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