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Are dogs mammals?

Dogs usually give birth to puppies about 63 days after the eggs are fertilized, and the size of the litter can vary. Although the average litter includes about six puppies, small dogs have smaller litters, while larger dogs tend to have larger litters. Very young mothers and older mothers also tend to have smaller litters. Puppies from smaller breeds tend to reach adulthood earlier than larger breeds, such as Great Danes.\nPuppies begin to nurse immediately after they're born and begin to be weaned when they're about a month old. At this point, the mother might start to regurgitate s..

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What is a brown dalmatian?

Besides factors of demand and popularity, part of why liver is the less common color is due to genetics. Liver is a recessive variant of black. Both black and liver are produced by a pigment called eumelanin, the same pigment that is responsible for human variations in skin color. Dogs can carry either the black or liver copy of the gene that affects how dark eumelanin will appear in their coats. Dogs with one or two copies of the black gene will be black; only dogs with two copies of the liver gene will be brown.

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What are the signs of urinary infection in dogs?

Dogs may also try to urinate but be unable to pass anything, reports WebMD. Other dogs may dribble urine even when they are not trying to pass urine. Dogs may also appear to strain when urinating, or they may whimper or cry out in pain during urination.\nHousetrained dogs may appear to forget their training and urinate in inappropriate places, according to Vetstreet. Dogs with urinary tract infections may also suddenly start licking or grooming their genitals frequently in an effort to alleviate the pain and discomfort.\nCloudy or bloody urine is another sign of urinary tract infections, but t..

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How big do coyote hounds grow?

They are hunting dogs that require early training and adequate exercise.\nThe American staghound is a sighthound used by hunters for different types of game. It ranges in size from 24 to 30 inches and has long legs and a muscular body. It was bred primarily for hunting coyotes and for its keen scenting ability\nThe Plott hound ranges in size from 20 to 24 inches, and was bred as a mountain dog, trained to hunt big game such as bear and wild boar. It is known for its endurance and stamina and is used for coon hunting.\nThe greyhound weighs between 50 to 85 pounds and was originally bred as a hu..

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What is a brown snake with a yellow belly?

The yellow-bellied water snake can reach up to 48 inches in length. It normally lives in placid waters of the southeastern United States, such as swamps, oxbow lakes and ponds. The yellow-bellied water snake is aggressive when cornered and is known to release a foul-smelling substance from glands at the base of its tail to discourage threats. Female water snakes give birth to live young.

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What are some facts about dogs?

Even the average family pet has an excellent sense of smell. When dogs receive specialized training, they can even locate insect infestations and invasive or threatened animal species. Border control and law enforcement agencies have long used dogs to detect illegal drugs, hidden cash, blood, contraband and illegal immigrants. Military dogs have been used to identify explosive devices.\nThe average dog probably knows about 160 words, according to psychologist Stanley Coren, who researches dog intelligence. A border collie named Rico has learned more than 200 words for different and unique obje..

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What is a hawk's habitat?

National Geographic explains that hawks dwell in high perching places that allow them to watch for prey. They are adaptable and also live in mountains and tropical rain forests. Hawks have also adapted to human habitats, and they are typically seen perching on telephone poles and open spaces along the roadside where they can seize prey, such as squirrels, mice, reptiles and rabbits. Red-tails are common throughout North America.\nThe Cornell Lab of Ornithology states that red-tail hawks occupy nearly all types of open habitat, including roadsides, grasslands, scrublands, deserts, parks, fields..

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What are some reputable Mi-Ki dog rescues?

Each organization rescues dogs other than Mi-Kis, and reputable organizations tend to take in any dogs that need to be rescued. The Northern New England Dog Rescue in Vermont takes most breeds, and All Dog Rescue Inc. in Massachusetts does as well.\nHot Water Rescue in Connecticut, Happy Endings Dog Rescue in Texas and Homeward Bound Dog Rescue in Texas all have the potential to take in the Mi-Ki breed.\nRightPet.com offers an easy way to look up these rescues in the Adoption/Rescue section of the website. Simply input a home address to find a local organization that may have Mi-Ki puppies or ..

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How do you adopt a cat from Petfinder?

Under the Find A Pet tab--located near the top of the website--a person should type in her city or ZIP code in the location box, choose Cat on the pull-down bar under Type and fill in any preferences, such as breed, gender and age. Additional search filters include distance for a person's location, size and if a person currently possesses any other animals. A person can also search for certain characteristics, including house trained, declawed and special needs.\nOnce all the information is entered, the potential adopter clicks Search and a list of cats available through local organizatio..

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Are oranges good for dogs?

Dog Channel explains that oranges provide fiber, calcium and other vitamins and nutrients for dogs. Dogs should not eat orange rinds, and they should avoid leaves and stems of orange trees because of the trees' oils and psoralens, which are toxic to dogs. Eating unsafe parts of an orange or too much of an orange may result in diarrhea, vomiting or depression. Half of an orange slice makes for a safely sized treat.

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