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Best Guard Dogs For First Time Owners

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Selecting a dog can be a tough decision for anyone, but that decision is considerably harder when the pup you want has to win your heart and be able to protect you, your family and your property—and yet another degree of difficulty is added to the equation if you’ve never owned a dog before. In this edition of Animal Facts, we’ll sort through the good, the bad, and the ugly, to shine the light on some of the best guard dog breeds for first-time owners. 1. American Pit Bull Terrier - Thanks to an unfair amount of negative coverage by the media, the American Pit Bull Terrier has a reputation for being one of the most aggressive dog breeds, when in fact, nothing could be further from the truth. Sure, Pit Bulls are confident, strong, and fearless, but they also love people—not just their people, but all people. As a matter of fact, their affinity for humans is the reason they make better watchdogs than guard dogs. You’ll know when a stranger is afoot, because your Pit won’t be able to cont...

Top 10 Facts about Boxer Dog Breed

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Loyal friendly upbeat and super attractive Boxers are one of America's most popular dog breeds. They are bright, alert and act silly sometimes but are very courageous while they were originally bred to be hunting dogs. Boxers are still classified as working dogs and loving companions. A boxer can stand as high as 25 inches at the shoulder and weigh up to 70 pounds as part of the Milazzo group. These solidly built large dogs live about 10 to 12 years. With that in mind, let's begin looking at the top 10 most interesting facts about boxer dogs -  1. "They're History". Boxers are a part of the Milazzo dog group that was developed in Germany. In the late 19th century, they're originated from a now extinct dog "Bullen Weiser" and "Bulldogs". The Bullen Weiser had been working as a hunting dog for centuries but in later years, faster dogs were favored as hunting companions and a smaller bull and Weiser was bred. This breed is generally accepted a...

Top 10 Facts about Hamsters

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Hamsters are especially sweet and intelligent animals. For this reason, it is understandable why they're one of the most popular small animal pets in the world. So here are some Top 10 facts about hamsters -  1. "There are many species of Hamsters" - Although, hamsters can look similar to the untrained eye. There are up to 24 different species of this animal. Currently the most popular kept as pets are the Syrian or golden hamster, the Chinese hamster, the Russian hamster or the rubber off ski hamster. Knowing the particularity of each hamster species is essential in providing the best care. 2. "Hamsters are very prone to stress" - In the wild, hamsters are easy prey for many predators. They remain constantly alert and are able to react quickly to any danger. Therefore, these small rodents are especially prone to stress and require a very positive environment to feel comfortable and safe . Additionally, hamster can get stress at home if they do not exercise, ...

Top 6 Most Terrible Deep Sea Creatures

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Hello, The depths of the ocean are one of the most understudied areas in the world . Unfortunately, even in the 21st century we have not been able to study the seabed in detail. It is located thousands of meters below the surface of the water. However this is where the most interesting and terrifying creatures on the planet live. In this blog, we're gonna talk about the most amazing living creatures in the depths of the sea - 1. Atolla Jellyfish -  This creature has never seen the sun but it glows like a celestial body in the mysterious dark waters of the ocean. The unusual Atolla Jellyfish lives in the so-called " bathyal" zone that is between 1,000 and 40,000 meters under water. In this place , there is no daylight and the pressure is very high. You can find this creature in different oceans. All jellyfish in this family are capable of emitting flashes of light but the Atolla Jellyfish uses it for very original purposes. The Jellyfish begins to emit bright impulses whe...

Top 10 Facts about Labrador Retriever

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Labrador Retriever is one of the most famous dog breeds in the world well known for their "hard-working eager-to-please" and loyal nature. These dogs also have a thing for being cute and playful. All of their life easy going affectionate and hard-working labs are quite similar to their cousins "The golden retriever" . An average Labrador weighs 55 to 80 pounds, stands 21 to 24 inches tall at the shoulder and has a life expectancy of 10 to 12 years. Now let's get into the top 10 most interesting facts about the Labrador Retriever - 1. "They're history" . Labrador retrievers hail from the island  of Newfoundland off  the north eastern  Atlantic coast of Canada originally  called St. John's dogs after the  capital  city of Newfoundland Labs served as  companions and helpers to the local  fishermen  beginning in the 1700s  outsiders noticed the dogs usefulness  and good disposition and English  sportsmen imported a few laps to ...

Top 15 Interesting Facts About Shrimp

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 Among the bounty of creatures living in the world’s oceans, shrimp are perhaps the most widely known marine crustacean. Shrimp exist in a dazzling array of shapes, sizes, and colors. They comprise 2,000 species and are found in deep ocean waters, shallow tidal waters, and freshwater, in every region of every continent but Antarctica. They are tiny, intriguing creatures living on the bottom of the oceans and play a vital role in maintaining the ecological balance of the sea. So this is the summary about Shrimps. Now, here are some amazing facts about Shrimp you did not know - 1. There are thousands of shrimp species around the world. Shrimp are primarily swimmers, not crawlers. 2. Size varies considerably by species. Shrimp aren’t always so, well, ‘shrimpy’. While small shrimp are usually around ½ an inch in length (from head to tail), some varieties can grow to be 12 inches or longer. The tiger shrimp, an invasive species in the Gulf, can grow to be roughly the length of an adul...