Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Our given title..
(Given Name)(Title)(Name of Honour)(SurName)
Bravery Stands for Brave, it's part of our family values that we wishes to implant on and hoping that everyone in the family including Amber, Dawn and Snowy can face difficulties together bravely.
Dawn Tan = Dawn Faith Agnes Tan
(Given Name)(Title)(Name of Honour)(SurName)
Faith, We hope that as part of our family values, we can have trust and faith in one another. Only then our family will be united as one.
Snowy Tan = Snowy Harmony Agnes Tan
(Given Name)(Title)(Name of Honour)(SurName)
Harmony, Last value of our family values, We hope that all of us including Amber, Dawn and Snowy can live together in peace and harmony under one roof...
The Name of Honour, is an Honour to our mummy who's name is Agnes.
Tan, our Surname, Our Family Name.
Sunday, September 27, 2009
10 Interesting Facts About Dogs
There are more than 700 types of pure bred dogs in the world. They were first domesticated by cavemen in the Paleolithic Age. Here are some interesting facts about dogs.
- Dogs can register sounds of 35,000 vibrations a second where as a human can only hear 20,000 vibrations.
- A German shepherd has smell sensory cells of 220,000,000 where as a human has only 5,000,000 cells
- Theobromine in chocolates, a substance similar to caffeine, can kill the dogs, or at the very least make them seriously ill.
- The tallest dogs are the Great Dane and the Irish wolfhound. The smallest dogs are the Chihuahua, Yorkshire terrier and Toy Poodle.
- The oldest age recorded for a dog is 29 years and 5 months.
- The world’s heaviest and longest dog is an English Mastiff named Zorba which weighed 3423 pounds and eight feet three inches long from nose to tail.
- Laika was the world’s first ever space astronaut dog which was sent into space in 1957 by the Russian government.
- Greyhounds can reach speeds of up to 45 miles per hour in short bursts.
- In Second World War, Russians trained dogs to run suicide missions between the tracks of German tanks with mines strapped on their backs.
- In the Middle Ages, Mastiffs used to be dressed in light armor to which was strapped a pot of flaming sulphur and were then made to run into battle against mounted knights.
The Average Life Span Of A Dog
These are averaged:
American Cocker Spaniel
10 - 12 years
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Beagle
11 - 13 years
Bichon Frise
10 - 13 years
Border Collie
12 - 14 years
Boxer
9 - 11 years
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
10 - 12 years
Chihuahua
13 - 15 years
Collie (Rough)
9 - 11 years
Doberman Pinscher
8 - 10 years
English Springer Spaniel
10 - 12 years
German Shepherd
10 - 12 years
Golden Retriever
10 - 13 years
Great Dane
7 - 10 years
Irish Wolfhound
6 - 7 years
Jack Russell Terrier
13 - 15 years
Labrador Retriever
10 - 12 years
Lhasa Apso
12 - 15 years
Maltese
11 - 13 years
Miniature Schnauzer
12 - 14 years
Poodle (Miniature)
12 - 15 years
Poodle (Standard)
10 - 12 years
Poodle (Toy)
12 - 15 years
Pugs
10 - 12 years
Rottweillers
8 - 10 years
Shetland Sheepdog
10 - 12 years
Shih Tzu
10 - 12 years
West Highland White Terrier
10 - 12 years
Yorkshire Terrier
11 - 13 years
Top 100 Popular Dog Names
Credit By: http://www.babynames.com/Names/Pets/
Top 10 Most Popular Dog Breeds for 2009
1. Labrador Retrievers
Easily the most popular dog breed of them all, Labrador Retrievers are friendly, lovable, smart and great with kids. They have continually been labelled as the most popular family dog according to breeder surveys.
2. Golden Retrievers
Right next to the Labrador Retrievers you'll find the Golden Retrievers which are also true American family dogs. These large dogs are extremely kind and gentle by nature and love playing with people and their toys. Just make sure you have enough space in your home as they can grow up to 90 pounds.
3. Yorkshire Terriers
Yorkshire Terriers, also referred to as "Yorkies" for short, are the smallest and mightiest terriers of them all. These tiny pooches are highly energetic and very protective and loyal to their family. This means that they don't always get along well with strangers and they are not afraid to speak up and let you know this!
4. German Shepherds
Among the most intelligent and most loyal dog breeds in the world is the German Shepherd. Because of their extreme intelligence and strength it's no wonder they are the dog of choice among the police force. This doesn't mean they won't make a great pet at home. On the contrary - they make great pets as long as you have room in your home for a large, lovable dog.
5. Beagles
The Beagle has been poplar in American households ever since Snoopy hit the big screen. Once raised as hunting dogs, this medium sized pooch is strong for its size. Just don't expect it to have an aggressive hunter attitude as this dog is kind and gentle and loves families.
6. Dachshunds
Dachshunds, also known as "wiener dogs' have also been a favorite among adults and children alike because of their cute, unique body shape. With a long body and short legs it may look like they can't run fast but don't let their appearance fool you. They love to run and play and can keep up with the ball. However, Dachshunds can also be quite protective animals and have been known to nip at strangers and other dogs.
7. Boxers
The American Kennel Club says that the Boxers play well with children, are extremely loyal and are low maintenance dogs. While they may not be the most intelligent dog in the bunch, they make up for it by being very energetic and fun-loving. Being headstrong, boxers require obedience training while they are young.
8. Poodles
Both standard and miniature size Poodles have long been popular both with the rich and famous and the not so rich. They are beautiful, loyal and extremely intelligent dogs which makes them popular among every socio-economic group.
9. Shih Tzu
New to the American Kennel Club's list, the adorable dog with the funny name has been growing in popularity over the last few years. Cut and cuddly, it's no wonder that the Shih Tzu is also popular in Hollywood making it into the homes of many famous celebrities. You don't have to be rich to own a Shih Tzu as they make great companions to the young and old.
10. Miniature Schnauzers
This miniature dog breed just made it onto the list new for 2008 but it's likely that we'll see them on the list again in the future. Miniature Schnauzers are smart, obedient and love to engage in non-aggressive play. They'll play well with children and or chew toys. Originally raised as farm dogs, miniature Schnauzers are energetic dogs that love to be around people. Similar to the miniature Schnauzer is the Schnoodle. Part Schnauzer, part Poodle, the Schnoodle is becoming ever more popular and makes a great pet.
Any one of these dogs will make great pets. Don't fret if your dog is not on the list as there are too many great breeds to make it into the top 10. You never know, they just might make the cut next year!
Read more: http://dog-breeds.suite101.com/article.cfm/top_10_most_popular_dog_breeds_of_2008#ixzz0SIfoA0MS
Credit By : http://dog-breeds.suite101.com/article.cfm/top_10_most_popular_dog_breeds_of_2008
Thursday, September 10, 2009
Our supplements!
(From Left: Nupro Joint Support, NaturVet Ter Stain Supplement and NaturVet Peanut Butter Brewer's Yeast & Garlic)
Jie jies(Sharon & Betty) ordered our supplement and we had started on them for the 3rd day now..
We actually liked them!
For Amber: Nupro Joint Support
It helps:
1. Support Healthy immunity systems
2. In healthy teeth, bone, joint, nerve and muscular function
3. Repel Fleas and ticks
4. Minimize the occurrence of shedding, hot spot, dry and itchy skin
5. In promoting healthy digestion and supports allergy protection
For Dawn: NaturVet Tear Stain Supplement, NaturVet Peanut Butter Brewer's Yeast & Garlic
Tear Stain Supplements aids in:
1. Unsightly tear stains for beautiful, healthy eyes
NaturVet Peanut Butter Brewer's Yeast & Garlic aids in:
1.Improving immunity, skin and coat
2. Repel Fleas and ticks
For Snowy: NaturVet Peanut Butter Brewer's Yeast & Garlic
1. Repel Fleas and ticks
2. Works as a detoxifier and immune system re-builder
Saturday, September 5, 2009
Please don't release animals into our wild places
Releasing Animals: Good or Bad?
In Singapore, many people release animals. Here are some facts about this practice.
Many pet shop animals cannot survive in the wild. They no longer have the ability and instinct to find food and shelter, or to run away from predators.
Many animals can only survive in special habitats, such as the rainforest, desert or mangrove swamp. Releasing an animal into the wrong habitata will cause it to suffer and then die.
If we release a foreign animal, it may not survive in our country and climate. For example, a land tortoise from India can only survive well in a seasonal climate.
If we release an anmal from a foreign country, it may compete with our local wild animals for food, shelter, nesting areas and living space. These foreign animals may also eat the babies of local animals.
Can we tell if an animal is sick or healthy? If a sick animal is released, it may infect wild animals which have no immunity against certain diseases.
Infect animals may transmit diseases to humans.
When everyone releases animals, the combined quantity will upset the natural balance. The areas of release will not be able to cope with the sudden increase of animals.
We can stop these cruel situations
Do not buy birds and other wild animals for releasing. Do not patronise these shops.
Do not be directly responsible for the capture of wild animals to continue.
Please do not release these animals:
Red-eared terrapin and Chinese soft shell turtle. These turtles can grow large and are more aggressive. They will cause the decrease of Singapore's own rare turtles.
Birds bought from bird shops. Most of the birds that are bought from bird shops get sick when they are captured and imprisoned in a crowded, unhygenic cage.
Aquarium fish. Most of these fishes are forced to share crowded tanks in the fish shop. Diseases spread easily in such poor conditions.
American bullfog. This aggressive, large frog eats up our smaller native frogs.
Pet animals. It is extremely unkind to abandon your pet.
The Law
In Singapore, it is against the law to release any animal into our public parks, reservoirs, nature reserves and many other places.
It is also against the law to catch wild animals. When we buy a wild animal from a shop, we are therefore involved in a crime.
Wise actions
Do your part to truly show compassion for animals
Rescue and care for animals when needed. It can be a baby bird which has dropped out of its nest or a turtle found in the middle of a road; an injured animal or fishes trapped in a drying pond.
Encourage others not to buy wild animals to keep as pets, for consuption or to release.
Encourage pet owners to love and give proper care to their pet animals, and not to abandon them.
Volunteer your help to organisations that care for animals.
Make others aware about the importance of conserving nature and protecting our environment.
Join an animal welfare group to help protect and improve conditions for all animals.
Join a green group to protect our nature areas. These are homes to countless animals.
Life is cheap: Demand=Supply
When we buy animals to release, we are encouraging the shop-owner to catch even more animals from the wild to sell.
For example, thousands of grass birds are captured from the wild for people to buy for release. Bird and pet shops sell these 'cheap' birds at a price of $1.50 or $2.
Many of these birds die when they are caught, and during the journey to the shops.
Since these are 'cheap' birds, they are treated like dirt. Crowded into dirty cages and standing in their own excrement, they are not given any proper care, food and fresh water.
How can we help to protect and conserve endangered species?
Do not buy and keep endangered species as pets or to eat.
Do not buy any products made from endangered speices. For example, jewellery made from sea turtle shell, elephant ivory and fur of wilds animals.
Do not buy 'medicines' made from endangered species. For example, tiger penis, dried seahorses, bear gall, rhinoceros horn, sea turtle meat, etc. Use herbal remedies instead.
Credit by: http://www.wildsingapore.com/places/release.htm
OS: Pets are for life... please be responsible.. think twice before you get a pet..