with your lifestyle and living situation in mind. Primary considerations in addition to personality include temperatment, size, and coat. Some breeds have character that may be objectionable in certain circumstances, such as hyperexcitability or a tendency to bark. Dogs originally bred for specific purposes tend to retain these characteristics and may require additional training and patience. Your veterinarian is a valuable resource and should be consulted before you acquire a puppy (or a pet of any kind).

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What is Hookworm?
Hookworms are small intestinal parasites. Ancylostoma cranium is the most important and common hookworm. Hookworms feed by repeatedly removing small amounts of tissue from inside the intestinal walls where they reside. This “grazing” for the hookworm result in blood loss and irritation. Severe infection may lead to anemia, debilitation and even death. Read the rest of this entry »