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How many puppies can a dog give birth to?

It is common for miniature breeds to have three to four puppies, while large breeds can have up to 15 puppies in one litter. Many other factors also influence litter size, like whether artificial insemination was used, the father’s sperm count and the timing of breeding. Another key factor that influences litter sizes is breed management. Since there are often economic factors at play while breeding dogs, breeders try to produce as many puppies in each litter as possible.

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How do you stop a barking dog?

Turn your backWhen your dog starts barking, turn your back on him as a visible sign that you are not paying attention to him.Ignore himIgnore the barking. Do not react to it or speak to your dog, even to yell at him. Yelling is a sign of attention. Furthermore, it can take an hour or more for your dog to stop barking, but if you give in, he learns that barking for long periods of time earns him attention.Reward himOnce he stops barking for a second, no matter the reason, reward him with a treat to help him associate quiet with treats.Lengthen the timeThe next time he is quiet, wait a few secon..

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How do you get rid of chipmunks around a house and garage?

To get rid of chipmunks near a house or garage, start by selecting the right trap. Traps rated for rats, which are roughly 5-inch by 5-inch by 14 inches, are usually the right size for chipmunks.\nPlace the traps in shaded areas frequented by the chipmunks. Bait each trap with nut paste and seeds, placing the bait well in the back of the trap. Place the nut paste on the trip pan, and cover it with grass, spreading more grass clippings around the bottom of each trap to mask it.\nCheck the trap every day. Once a chipmunk has been trapped, take it to a field far away from the property and release..

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How do you discipline two rambunctious kittens?

Discourage playing with hands and feetDo not allow your kittens to play with your hands and feet. Remove your hands or feet from the kittens' reach if they try to bite or claw at them.Find a toy for the kittensFind an alternative object to let the kittens play with instead of your hands and feet. Give them a toy, a stuffed animal or another item you are content to let them be rough with.Bait the kittensDrag the toy in front of the kittens to encourage them to play with it. Rub the toy on their bellies, if they are slow to take the toy, until they grab it.Release the toyRelease the toy onl..

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What is the best treatment to get rid of dog mites?

One of the most important aspects of treatment is remembering to treat all of the dogs and cats in the home. All animals should be bathed, and all of the animal bedding as well as rugs and other home furniture items should be cleaned. Mites can live as long as 10 days on their own without their host animal, so it is important to clean each item every few days. The pets should be bathed up to eight times each week.To determine whether or not a dog has mites, the dog will need to visit the veterinarian's office. Veterinarians will look at the dog's skin and take samples so that they ca..

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Do tigers roar?

Tigers are the largest members of the cat family. As is the case with the domesticated house cat, the pattern of a tiger's fur is also present on its skin. After a hunt and kill, the male tigers permit females and cubs to eat first, which is the opposite of how lions feed.

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How do you care for a hairless Chihuahua?

NetPets explains that hairless Chihuahuas are more susceptible to dental problems because the gene that is responsible for its lack of hair also causes accelerated tooth wear. Tooth loss over time or teeth missing from birth is a common condition with hairless dogs. In extreme cases, all but the incisors may be absent. This condition also causes the front teeth to point outwards.\nAccording to VetInfo, hairless Chihuahuas are prone to developing skin infections and blackheads that require careful treatment. Extracting blackheads from a dog's skin requires a gentle touch, and it is best to..

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How does the Arctic fox protect itself?

Besides using its sharp claws to drive away danger, the Arctic fox also defends itself with its fur coat. For instance, its thick coat protects it from the cold of its habitat by insulating it against the cold and holding in the heat. The hairs on the coat are covered in oil, which helps moisture to bead and roll off instead of soaking into the fur.\nAnother way the fox's coat protects it is by serving as camouflage. During the winter, its coat turns white, enabling the fox to blend in with the snow in order to hide from predators or stalk prey of its own. During the spring and summer, it..

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How long do dolphins live?

A dolphin at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom named Terry lived to be 51 years old. This made Terry about 95 in human years when he died.\nDolphins give birth every two to three years. Since dolphins reach sexual maturity at 8 years old, female dolphins give birth as many as eight times during their lives. These births typically happen in spring and summer. Dolphins are also known as one of the few animals that are sexually promiscuous.

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What eats a giraffe?

Giraffes are the tallest living animals, standing up to 20 feet tall. Native to the savannas, grasslands and open woodlands of Africa, they browse on acacia leaves and twigs at heights other herbivores cannot reach. They also feed on shrubs, fruits and grasses. Giraffes live in loosely organized herds, and mother giraffes take turns watching over the calves of the group.

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