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Where can you find border collie puppies that need homes?

Petfinder has a brief overview of the border collie breed, including personality traits, size and origins. The site lists similar breeds, so users have alternatives if this specific breed is unavailable, and users can search for pets based on location, age and other factors.\nAdoptaPet.com has more detailed information about the breed and has similar search features. The site automatically detects where the user is located to find local shelters that may have the requested breed.

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What are the differences between male and female blue jays?

Blue jays are intelligent birds and maintain advanced social systems. They mate for life and form family bonds. They are recognized by their bright blue color and loud, distinctive call. They live in many different types of forests, but they tend to prefer areas with many oak trees. They eat nuts, seeds and some grains. They are also suspected to eat the eggs and nestlings of other bird species.\nBlue jays communicate vocally and with body language, and it seems that they have distinctive calls for various types of communication and messages. They appear to warn one another of approaching pred..

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What is a blue heeler and Jack Russell mix?

Both the blue heeler and the Jack Russell terrier are known for their compact builds and their intelligence, loyalty and bravery. In addition, both of these breeds can be very active. A cross between a blue heeler and a Jack Russell terrier would likely inherit these traits. The blue heeler is a medium-sized dog, capable of reaching 20 inches at the shoulder and weighing more than 60 pounds. The Jack Russell terrier reaches a maximum of 15 inches in height and weighs no more than 18 pounds.

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Where do doves live?

Mourning doves, among the largest doves, have a large population size throughout their range. Five subspecies exist; each prefers a different range, although some territories overlap. The West Indian subspecies lives throughout the Antilles and travels as far north as the Florida keys. Eastern mourning doves live throughout the East Coast and several outlying islands, while Western mourning doves live in the American West and Mexico. The Panamanian subspecies lives in Central America, while Clarion Island doves live exclusively on the Clarion Island in the Pacific.White-winged doves choose liv..

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Are there any carnivorous butterflies?

With few exceptions, fully formed butterflies do not really eat, but they suck various fluids to replenish their energy stores and maintain water balance. It is the larvae that do the eating. Apart from harvester butterflies, there are species of parasitic and predatory moths and butterflies in the following families: Gelechioidea, Tortricoidea, Tineoidea, Zyganenoidea, Geometroidea, Noctuoidea, Pyraloidea and Papilionoidea. Most species only turn carnivorous under conditions of crowding and food scarcity, and under such circumstances, some resort to cannibalism

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What are some factors that determine overnight dog sitting rates?

Dogs tend to cost more than cats, since they usually need more care and visits can take longer. Most pet sitters have a base rate for one pet, so each additional pet takes extra work and costs more money. If the pet sitter needs to return to the home during the day, such as to frequently let out a small puppy, those additional visits cost more as well.\nPet sitters also generally charge more for animals with special needs. Pets that need medication, grooming or other unusual care are more expensive. Animals such as livestock may also cost more.\nThe type of agency also determines the rates. Ma..

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Why do dogs hump things?

Male dogs commonly mount other dogs or animals if they are in heat, which occurs more frequently if a male dog is not able to access a female dog that is in heat. Dogs also behave in a sexual manner towards people and animals to demonstrate their social status or exhibit control. This type of behavior is commonly practiced by male and female dogs, even after they are neutered or spayed.

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What is a female horse called?

Male horses can also be called foals and yearlings. Young male horses that have not been castrated are called colts until they turn four, when they earn the name of stallion. Male horses that have been castrated are called geldings at any age. The term "rig" is often used to refer to a male horse that was not properly castrated or has other testicular problems.

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How do you install hog wire fence panels?

For a long-lasting fence that doesn't sag, purchase heavy-gauge hog wire. Four-feet-high hog wire often comes in 16-foot panels divided into 8-foot sections. The ends of hog wire are sharp and must be concealed in the eventual fence structure in order to prevent injury.\nAttach the horizontal ends of the hog wire to posts made of 4-by-4-inch pressure-treated Douglas fir. Use 2-by-4-inch pressure-treated fir or redwood for the rails at the top and bottom of the panel. For additional height and protection from grazing deer, add a 2-by-12-inch kick board at the bottom to make the fence 6 fee..

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What is a group of geese called?

Once the group goes onto water, it is called a plump. Gender or age do not change the terms used for a group of geese. It is common for groups of waterfowl and other birds to have different terms when in different situations. Sometimes different breeds are called by a different name.

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