How to Draw Fur on a Long-Haired Cat

When drawing the fur on a long haired cat you'll want to start off by drawing its face. Draw fur on a long haired cat with help from an artist in this free video clip.

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How to Give a Meet-and-Greet Dog Party

There’s only one thing better than moving to a new neighborhood with your dog, and that’s finding out that you’re surrounded by fellow dog lovers. Get everyone together by hosting a dog meet-and-greet party so that the owners and th...

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Hairstyles for Poodle Dogs

Poodles come in standard, miniature and toy sizes.

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Poodles are recognized by the unique hairstyles that normally accompany the breed. The classic poodle hairstyles originated in Germany to keep vital organs warm when the poodle accompanied its master hunting game. If you are planning to show your poodle, there are only a few poodle hairstyles accepted by the American Kennel Club. However, several companion pet hairstyles offer any poodle owner a variety of hairstyles to choose from.

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The American Kennel Club allows poodles 12 months or younger to have a puppy cut. To achieve this cut, the groomer shaves the face, throat, feet and base of the tail close to the skin. A pompon (puff of hair) is left on the tail to balance the overall box shape of the dog. The fur on the body and legs is left long but can be shaped to fit the conformation of the dog. The topknot can be left long against the body or pulled into a rubber band at the top of the skull.

English Saddle Clip

To achieve an English saddle clip, a groomer shaves the face, throat, feet, front legs and base of the tail. Pompons are left on the front legs just above the wrists and on the tip of the tail. The back legs have two shaved bands, leaving pompons on the ankle and knee. The rump and thighs are left with a short, cut blanket that resembles a pair of shorts when viewed from a distance. Between the back of the shoulders and front of the hips is also a shaved band. The rest of the coat can be left long or shaped to fit the conformation of the dog. A topknot is permissible with this hairstyle, as well.

Continental Clip

The Continental clip hairstyle also begins with shaving the face, throat, feet, legs, base of the tail and hips/hindquarters. Puffs are optional on the hips and must be placed over the hip joint. Bracelets on the hindquarters, puffs on the front legs around the wrists and a pompon on the tail are required. The body of the coat is left long, but can be shaped to fit the conformation of the dog. As with other American Kennel Club hairstyles, the feet are visible and a topknot is optional but must be placed only on the top of the skull.

Sporting Clip

Groomers achieve the sporting clip hairstyle by shaving the face, feet, throat and base of the tail. The hair on the skull is trimmed to leave a cap of hair, and a pompon is left on the tip of the tail. The body of the coat and legs are trimmed to match the shape of the dog’s conformation, but the coat is not to exceed 1 inch in length. This hairstyle also allows for the hair on the legs to be somewhat longer than the hair on the body.

Companion Pet Hairstyles

The utility cut includes shaving the face, feet and base of the tail and trimming the rest of the coat body down to about one inch in length. The lamb cut is similar to the utility cut except the coat body is a bit longer. giving a fluffy appearance. The summer cut involves shaving the face, neck, feet and base of the tail, leaving a shortly trimmed coat on the body, legs and head with pompons around all four wrists. The town-and-country cut calls for the coat body to be short and the face, neck, feet and the base of the tail to be shaved. The midsection between hips and chest are shaved closely but not bare.

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Being the network administrator puts you in charge of ensuring that your company's network runs smoothly at all times. When certain employees or users begin using more bandwidth than others, the bottleneck can cause the entire network to slow down. T...

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Bringing a Pet Overseas

can take months, depending on the country's requirements.

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If your boss has just promoted you to an elite job overseas, but you can't bear to leave your adorable beagle with relatives, you will have no choice except to bring your pet along for the journey. Depending on the country to which you are relocating, different requirements and restrictions will apply. In general, however, you can expect to have to meet several requirements when bringing your pet overseas.

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Due to the potential spread of diseases through pets traveling from one country to another, vaccinations are a mandatory part of traveling overseas with your pet. While the requirements vary from country to country, most countries require a recent rabies shot as well as a clean bill of health for your pet. Countries such as Brazil and Belgium have minimal requirements with respect to vaccinations for your pets. As long as you come from a country with a low incidence of rabies, such as the United Kingdom and the United States, you will only need a rabies vaccination for your dog. Smaller countries, such as Jamaica, who do not have quarantine facilities, require an import permit, which is difficult and expensive to obtain.

Transportation

The manner in which you transport your pet overseas depends directly on the type and size of pet you have. If your pet is a small animal, such as a cat or small dog, you may be able to bring him in the cabin of the plane in a small carrying case. This regulation also applies to special needs pets. If your pet is larger, placing your dog in a secure kennel in cargo will send your pet below the cabin for the duration of the flight. Virgin-Atlantic is a pet-friendly airline that even has its own Flying Paws Club, offering special deals and rewards for travelers with pets. To fly, your pet must be booked a week in advance and cannot be sedated while traveling. Other airlines that will transport your pet overseas include British Airways, Continental and Delta Airlines.

Pet Relocation Service

can often be a daunting and time-consuming process. While it's an expensive option, you can hire a pet relocation service for a substantial fee. In doing this, the service will fill out all of the necessary paperwork as well as take your dog to the vet and instruct you on the best way to ship your dog. Happy Tails Travel and Animals Away are two popular relocation services that will outfit your dog with all of the proper forms and vaccinations for his trip. In using a relocation service, you will get access to a company that has brought numerous animals overseas and is familiar with the protocol.

Extended Quarantine

While not all countries have this requirement, certain countries will require your pet to be quarantined for an extended period of time. The quarantine may last for six months or more, depending on the requirement of that country. A quarantine can be as simple as your pet being confined to your house while in the new country, or as inconvenient as your pet being relocated in a secure location for the duration of the quarantine. Hawaii and Japan both require extended quarantines prior to fully integrating your pet into the region. Pettravel.com provides detailed quarantine information on any country to which you may be moving.

ReferencesU.S. Department of State: Travel -- Tips for Traveling AbroadOverseas Digest: Some Tips for Moving Pets OverseasTransitions Abroad; Moving Overseas With Pets; Volker PoelzlPet Travel: Pet QuarantineHappy Tails Travel, Inc.: Personalized Pet Transportation ServicesAnimals AwayPhoto Credit Ablestock.com/AbleStock.com/Getty ImagesRead Next:

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Raising a Maltipoo Dog

Print this articleMaltipoos dogs are a mix between a poodle and a maltese, and are well-known for their friendly energy and gentle temperament. These dogs are often chosen by those who are usually allergic to dog hair, as neither maltese nor poodle breeds shed. Maltipoos become loyal companions, and are also suitable dogs for inexperienced owners.

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Maltipoos can grow long coats, which can become full of snags if not looked after properly. Brushing a maltipoo each day helps prevent its hair from becoming matted. In addition, taking the dog to a professional groomer every month or so can help to keep the maltipoo’s coat fresh and untangled. This isn’t a substitute for regular brushing, which is still required. Clipping a coat is another way of ensuring the hair doesn’t end up tangled. Try to bath the maltipoo using mild shampoo.

Feeding

Young maltipoos require feeding three times a day. This can be reduced to two times after the dog becomes an adult. Maltipoos won’t generally carry on eating, even if you keep feeding them. Treats should be kept to a minimum, and only given as a reward for good behavior. Feed maltipoos dog food from stores ,and avoid giving them discarded table food.

Housing

Maltipoos thrive in different types of home, and need company. These dogs are best suited to indoor environments where they’re regularly surrounded by people and aren’t isolated for long. Maltipoos are less well-suited to living in a kennel environment. Maltipoos are also vulnerable to injury if not handled properly, so consider whether they’re a suitable pet if you have young children.

Exercise

Maltipoos have plenty of energy. This energy can be destructive use if the dog gets bored, so maltipoos must be kept occupied to prevent the dog tearing the place up. Take the dog for regular walks and engage in play sessions, even if it’s just a short game of catch on the lawn, to keep a maltipoo fit and happy.

Behavior

Intelligent and gentle, maltipoos tend to fare well when socializing with both adults and humans. That’s not to say they can’t take badly to a stranger, especially if they suspect that the person isn’t friendly. This means maltipoos are useful watchdogs, and the breed will bark at most things they find suspicious, even if they can do little to protect their owner. Maltipoos need thorough housebreaking, because if given free rein, they’ll take advantage and cause chaos.

Allergies

Many people find that maltipoos are hypoallergenic to them, meaning that they won’t cause allergic reactions. However, even if a person isn’t allergic to a maltipoo when it first arrives, allergies can build over time, even after months. Allergens are also spread by every dog through saliva and dead skin, so the threat of allergies is never entirely removed.

ReferencesDog Breed Info Center: MaltipooDog Time: MaltipooDogs-info.net: How to Groom a MaltipooCute Puppies Online: Feeding a MaltipooMaltipoo Puppies.org: MaltipooRead Next:

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How to Connect Shareaza to E-Donkey

Peer-to-peer file sharing clients like Shareaza sometimes get a bad reputation, as some consumers use them to illegally download music and movies> However, P2P technology has plenty of legal uses as well. For example, you can use P2P to share anyt...

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