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  • Nobody has ever accused the Otterhound of primping and preening. She is a come-as-you-are kind of dog, with casual good looks and a laid-back personality.

  • With its big fringed ears flowing in the breeze like pretty wings, it is easy to see why the Papillon is named after a butterfly, but the Pap also has the lightness, grace, and delicate beauty of its winged namesake.

  • The Pekingese will worship you, but they won't admit it. They'd rather have you believe they run things and have their own perfectly intelligent ideas.

  • This is no lazy old hound dog. The Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen attracts attention wherever she goes because of her merry, energetic disposition. She's always on the lookout for fun and excitement, especially in the form of an outdoor adventure.

  • The elegant, classy Pharaoh Hound is a striking companion. His handsome good looks always draw attention.

  • Pica is a condition where a cat persistently ingests non-food items. There are multiple behavioral and medical conditions that can cause pica. This handout outlines the causes, signs, diagnosis, and treatments for pica in cats.

  • Pica is a condition where a dog persistently ingests non-food items. There are multiple behavioral and medical conditions that can cause pica. This handout outlines the causes, signs, diagnosis, and treatments for pica in dogs.

  • Play is an important part of feline health and enrichment, but some cats can become overstimulated or direct their play toward people. Learn how to recognize early warning signs, redirect inappropriate behaviors, and encourage positive play habits through training and environmental enrichment.

  • Mouthing, nipping, and biting are used by all puppies during social play with their littermates. Once they leave their littermates, you can easily teach them a new set of games that are appropriate for social play with people. It is important to provide puppies with outlets for appropriate play from the start. Puppies should never be punished for playing with their teeth, as it can cause them to become permanently fearful of people.

  • Plotts love hunting and family, arguably in that order. They love to follow a trail to its end, but at the end of the hunt, they are glad to celebrate with their favorite people.