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Would you thinking do by yourself Miniature Schnauzer Grooming?

Posted on 18 April 2011 by petmyforum

Would you thinking do by yourself for Miniature Schnauzer Grooming? I was received Miniature Schnauzer Grooming DVD by Ewa, It was a gift from Mr Jon Collins from UK.   It’s an honor  as selected for review by me.
The DVD is talking about Miniature Schnauzer Grooming Ewa has trained, shown and groomed Miniature Schnauzers since 2000. And for Ewa, her work is a labour of love, typified by her friendly, open approach.
Now first time owners, professional groomers and breeders alike can gain the benefit from her experience and expertise:
For the owner – learn invaluable tips about the general upkeep of Schnauzers and how to best take care of their coats.
For the professional groomer – perfect your skills in creating the unique Schnauzer look and learn how to hand strip to professional standards. This is a potentially profitable new service to offer, that’s also ideal for other harsh coated breeds.
For breeders – the perfect guide for your puppy buyer (with reduced rates when you buy in bulk).
Watch it your way – chapter divisions allow you to review, learn and refresh your knowledge only in the areas that interest you most:
-What we are aiming for
See what a fully groomed Miniature Schnauzer looks like and what the DVD will teach you to do.
-Walk around the ungroomed dog
Have a look around an ungroomed Schnauzer whilst Ewa points out what she will do with each part.
-Tools you Need
Ewa goes through the tools required to groom a Miniature Schnauzer and suggests what tools she recommends investing in to successfully groom a Schnauzer.
-General Clipping
Learn the general clipping of a Schnauzer including clipping the Dog’s front, clipping the Dog’s rear, clipping the Dog’s ears and clipping the stomach.
-Head
Learn how to cut around the edge of the ears, how to blend between long and short coat on a Schnauzer, how to cut in front of eyes and between eyebrows, how to clip between beard and cheek and how to cut the eyebrows.
Chest and Underline
Ewa shows you how to cut the hair on the chest and successfully clip the Schnauzer underline.
Legs and Around the Paws >
Learn how to cut the back of the legs, front of the legs and around the paws on a Miniature Schnauzer.
-Tail and Rear End
Ewa shows you how to groom the tail and rear end of a schnauzer to show standard.
-Hand Stripping
Ewa discusses the differences and pro and cons between Hand Stripping or Clipping your schnauzer. Here she goes on to show you how to hand strip your own Schnauzer and the relevant techniques needed.
-Clipping the Body
If you wish to clip your schnauzers coat, this section will show you how to do it and suggest the tools you need to do it.
-General Maintenance

You interested can do order online With Ewa Miniature Schnauzer Grooming training  DVD , show you how to groom miniature schnauzers.  http://www.withewa.com/

By Clement

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The World’s Happiest Countries

Posted on 22 January 2011 by petmyforum

Most of the nations atop our list are democratic, business-friendly and boast strong social safety nets.

Think about it for a minute: What does happiness mean to you?

For most, being happy starts with having enough money to do what you want and buy what you want. A nice home, food, clothes, car, leisure. All within reason.

See the full list of The World’s 5  Happiest Countries

The Top 5 Happiest countries in the World

1. Norway

2. Denmark

3. Finland

4. Australia

5. New Zealand

But happiness is much more than money. It’s being healthy, free from pain, being able to take care of yourself. It’s having good times with friends and family.

Furthermore, happiness means being able to speak what’s on your mind without fear, to worship the God of your choosing, and to feel safe and secure in your own home.

Happiness means having opportunity–to get an education, to be an entrepreneur. What’s more satisfying than having a big idea and turning it into a thriving business, knowing all the way that the harder you work, the more reward you can expect?

With this in mind, five years ago researchers at the Legatum Institute, a London-based nonpartisan think tank, set out to rank the happiest countries in the world. But because “happy” carries too much of a touchy-feely connotation, they call it “prosperity.”

Legatum recently completed its 2010 Prosperity Index, which ranks 110 countries, covering 90% of the world’s population.

To build its index Legatum gathers upward of a dozen international surveys done by the likes of the Gallup polling group, the Heritage Foundation and the World Economic Forum. Each country is ranked on 89 variables sorted into eight subsections: economy, entrepreneurship, governance, education, health, safety, personal freedom and social capital.

The core conceit: Prosperity is complex; achieving it relies on a confluence of factors that build on each other in a virtuous circle.

Ultimately how happy you are depends on how happy you’ve been. If you’re already rich, like Scandinavia, then more freedom, security and health would add the most to happiness. For the likes of China and India (ranked 88th), it’s more a case of “show me the money.” What they want most of all? The opportunity to prove to themselves that money doesn’t buy happiness.

No. 5: New Zealand
With very high levels of social cohesion and a first-place ranking in education, New Zealanders trust and help each other. The country ranks first in civil liberties. Ninety-four percent found the beauty of their physical environment satisfying (the other 6% must be blind).

No. 4: Australia
Excellent education, strong personal freedoms, a tight-knit society. Australia’s economy is strong, led by raw materials exports, but it’s also a good place to start a business, with plentiful Internet connectivity and low startup costs. Aussies trust their government

No. 3: Finland
Excellent education, universal health care, plentiful personal freedoms, trusted government, peaceful. Lots of R&D and low business startup costs give the Finns economic strength. But as is to be expected in a country with the highest redistribution of wealth, only 75% of Finns believe working hard will help them get ahead.

No. 2: Denmark
The world’s lowest business startup costs, excellent education, unrestricted civil freedoms. Danes have overwhelming faith in their government and in each other, and report the highest standard of living in the world

No. 1: Norway
The world’s highest per-capita GDP at $53,000 a year. Spending on health care is second-highest after the U.S. An unparalleled 74% of Norwegians say other people can be trusted, 94% are happy with the beauty of their environment, and a very high 93% believe hard work will help them get ahead in life. Having a lot of oil and gas reserves helps.

By Christopher Helman

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World’s Best Places To Live

Posted on 10 October 2010 by petmyforum

Melbourne, Australia

If you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be? Although the answer likely varies from person to person, there are several universal factors that make any spot a great place to live. To get a sense of the best places to call home, the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) assembles annual rankings of 140 major cities worldwide based on which have the most ideal living conditions.

The rankings are based on over 30 qualitative and quantitative factors across five categories: stability, health care, culture/environment, education and infrastructure. The EIU tasks analysts and in-city contributors to assess qualitative indicators, while using a relative gauge for quantitative factors. The EIU found that for most cities, livability has been unaffected by the recession, as most factors – such as infrastructure and crime levels – have not shifted.

Each city is given an overall livability rating that is weighted between 1-100, with 100 being ideal living conditions and 1 considered intolerable. Each individual category factors into the overall ranking on weighted basis.

So where are the world’s best cities to live? Click ahead to find out!

By Paul Toscano
Posted 4 May 2010

10. Auckland, New Zealand
Overall Livability Rating: 95.7

Stability: 95
Health Care: 95.8
Education: 100
Infrastructure: 92.9
Culture & Environment: 97

9. (Tied) Adelaide, Australia
Overall Livability Rating: 95.9

Stability: 95
Health Care: 100
Education: 100
Infrastructure: 92.9
Culture & Environment: 94.2

8. (Tied) Perth, Australia
Overall Livability Rating: 95.9

Stability: 95
Health Care: 100
Education: 88.7
Infrastructure: 100
Culture & Environment: 100

7. Sydney, Australia
Overall Livability Rating: 96.1

Stability: 90
Health Care: 100
Education: 100
Infrastructure: 100
Culture & Environment: 94.4

6. Helsinki, Finland
Overall Livability Rating: 96.2

Stability: 100
Health Care: 100
Education: 91.7
Infrastructure: 96.4
Culture & Environment: 91

5. Calgary, Canada
Overall Livability Rating: 96.6

Stability: 100
Health Care: 100
Education: 100
Infrastructure: 96.4
Culture & Environment: 89.1

4. Toronto, Canada
Overall Livability Rating: 97.2

Stability: 100
Health Care: 100
Education: 100
Infrastructure: 89.3
Culture & Environment: 97.2

3. Melbourne, Australia
Overall Livability Rating: 97.5

Stability: 95
Health Care: 100
Education: 100
Infrastructure: 100
Culture & Environment: 95.1

2. Vienna, Austria
Overall Livability Rating: 97.9

Stability: 95
Health Care: 100
Education: 96.5
Infrastructure: 100
Culture & Environment: 100

1. Vancouver, Canada
Overall Livability Rating: 98.0

Stability: 95
Health Care: 100
Education: 100
Infrastructure: 96.4
Culture & Environment: 100

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American Kennel Club 2009 Dog Registration Statistics TOP 20

Posted on 08 August 2010 by petmyforum

                                                                                         RANKING

BREED 2009 2008 2004 1999
Labrador Retrievers
1
1
1
1
German Shepherd Dogs
2
3
3
3
Yorkshire Terriers
3
2
5
9
Golden Retrievers
4
4
2
2
Beagles
5
5
4
5
Boxers
6
6
7
10
Bulldogs
7
8
14
21
Dachshunds
8
7
6
4
Poodles
9
9
8
6
Shih Tzu
10
10
9
11
Miniature Schnauzers
11
11
11
14
Chihuahuas
12
12
10
7
Rottweilers
13
14
16
8
Pomeranians
14
13
13
12
Doberman Pinschers
15
18
22
23
German Shorthaired Pointers
16
16
20
24
Pugs
17
15
12
16
Shetland Sheepdogs
18
19
18
15
Boston Terriers
19
17
17
19
Maltese
20
20
19
20

 

By AKC Dog Registration Statistics

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Review of a HOTdog magazine №2. 2010 The new issue is now available.

Posted on 06 June 2010 by petmyforum


Crufts 2010
Photos by Oleg Bochkov and Nataly Feofanova
Text by Karl Donvil. WDPA.
By HOTdog magazine №2.2010 by Oleg Bochkov


Crufts 2010
Russian participants
Photos by Oleg Bochkov and Nataly Feofanova
In this photo: Natalia Trots (photos), Olga Shilova, Olga Seliverstova (photos), Elena Bulygina (photos), Valentina Popova (photos), Galina Yatsenko (photos), Karina Grigoryan (photos)
By HOTdog magazine №2.2010 by Oleg Bochkov


Crufts 2010
All Groups, All Dogs.
HOTdog magazine №2.2010 by Oleg Bochkov


In this photo: Paige O’Neill, Brittany Carella (photos), Aleksandra Szydłowska (photos), Dorottya Záhonyi-Ábel (photos), Linda Schenk, Maria Kraskin
CRUFTS-2010, INTERNATIONAL JUNIOR HANDLING, THE FINAL 2010 by Nataly Feofanova
HOTdog magazine № 2-2010


Crufts 2010
Streaker
BY HOTdog magazine 2.2010 by Oleg Bochkov

For more information and order please visit
HOTdog magazine № 2-2010

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The new issue of the HOTdog Magazine №2.2010

Posted on 28 May 2010 by petmyforum


On the cover:
Sh Ch Aust Ch Hungargunn Bear It’n Mind / Hungarian Vizsla /, 22.12.2002, male. Call Name – Yogi. DFS-Crufts 2010 BIS. Bred by – Mrs Naomi Cragg. Owned by – Mrs K Armstrong & Mrs N Cragg. Handled by – Mr Moray Armstrong & Mr John Thirlwell. Photo by HOTdog.

In this issue:
Main theme -
Crufts 2010 Birmingham (UK) c detailed survey of all groups.
Eurasia 2010 Moscow (Russia). Eurasia I-II “- impressions and comments.

Events -
Westminster 134. New York (USA). / Maria Evteeva /
Europasieger 2010. Dortmund (Germany). / Valeria Chernova, Tomasz Barkovskii /
Luxembourg spring ’10. Luxembourg (Belgium) / Carl Dawnview, Gabor Zalanski /
more information about HOTdog please visit HOTdog web page

Founder, Editor in Chief: Mr Oleg Bochkov’s


Advertising Sales Director: Ms Natalia Feofanova
Photo by Olga Seliverstova

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DogSport Magazine

Posted on 12 March 2010 by petmyforum


DogSport Magazine is an exciting read for any and every dog owner, trainer, handler, and pet lover. It is filled with fascinating features that are compelling, informative and entertaining. There is something for everyone in each Issue of DogSport Magazine. Experience the joy and fun of traveling, competing, and playing with your dog in every article!

In the pages of DogSport Magazine you will find a variety of articles that remind you of all the ‘FUN” both you and your dog can have when spending time together. With a primary focus of dog sports articles on everything from specialized training, “how-to articles”, tips and tricks for your dog as new sports beginners or an advanced titling champion, along with coverage of BIG Association events, DogSport also offers a wide variety of content on anything and everything DOG!

From veterinary information, pet health care advice, and exercise for you and your dog to stay fit together these types of articles will appear in our Fit & Friends Section. Learn about amazing dogs around the world, travel with them as they train, compete, and play!

Looking to Adopt a Dog? We share expert advice guiding you through the steps of adopting a dog and welcoming them into your home. Are you looking to teach an old dog new tricks? We offer everyday tips for teaching the basics along with well written articles that offer advice to help dogs and handlers practice, play and perform. DogSport Magazine is a step above the competition.

Our Editors Top Picks section featured in each Issue offers a showcase of products we know you will enjoy using when spending time and having fun with your dog, making DogSport Magazine idea for any dog owner. Treat yourself, treat your dog!

DogSport Magazine, the new magazine devoted entirely to your dog!

By Joyce Raeburn, Editor-in-Chief & Rachal Raeburn, Editor

Hey, to who interested like order DogSport Magazine, you can visit at  http://www.dogsportmagazine.com/

By Clement

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HOTdog Magazine from Moscow, Russia

Posted on 27 September 2009 by petmyforum

Founder, Editor in Chief – Oleg Pavlovich Bochkov from Russia, make a colorful of dog magazine calling HOTdog, russian edition. One of three best professional dog publications in the world. Published on English and Russian languages. Main readers and subscribers of the magazine are the judge FCI, American Kennel Club and English, as well as experts ollraundery RKF.

Above cover Magazine of  HOTdog

Hotdog published quarterly and covers in detail all the major dog show, taking place in Europe and America. Russian edition magazine also includes extensive photographs of the exhibition “Russia”, Eurasia and national breed Specialty.

The “HOTdog” magazine – professional edition about people, dogs and SHOWS.
The audience of our magazine – 10.000 breeders, handlers and judges in Russia, former Soviet Republics, Baltic States, European countries and UK.
he “HOTdog’ magazine leaves quarterly.

Above cartoon very cute! by Magazine HOTdog
 

Webpage: http://www.hotdogrus.ru/

Blog: http://blogs.mail.ru/mail/hotdogrus/


Thanks to Editor in Chief – Oleg Pavlovich Bochkov

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Free FIDO Friendly Magazine Online May/June issue.

Posted on 01 August 2009 by petmyforum

 

About Fido Friendly
Perhaps you can do without our magazine, but for kibbles’ sake, think of your dog!
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At last, a voice for the traveling canines of the world. Until now, few have taken pooches on-the-go seriously. After all, who appreciates warm shelter and a comfy bed more than a dog?

Your call for help has been answered with Fido Friendly, The Travel Magazine For You & Your Dog, a complete guide to Fido-friendly accommodations across the United States and Canada.

We know it’s your life’s goal to put a smile on your pet’s face and in these pages you’ll find everything you need to do just that. If Fido’s not happy, ain’t nobody happy. So dig in and find out for yourself, what an incredible and fun resource Fido Friendly, The Travel Magazine For You & Your Dog can be.

Now you can read FIDO Friendly magazine online! Below is a link to our first online issue, and as a celebration into this new medium we are offering this first online issue free!

You will soon be able to subscribe to both print and online publications of FIDO Friendly magazine.

Click here to view the May/June issue. http://www.zinio.com/reader.jsp?issue=416084070&o=ext

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Free Citydog Magazine Online Summer 2009

Posted on 21 July 2009 by petmyforum

Summer 2009 Cover
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Smart, city-savvy and fun, CityDog brings the joys of life with our four-legged friends to dog lovers throughout the West — Seattle, Portland, San Francisco — and everywhere in between. Each quarterly issue of the print magazine overflows with informative, insightful and often humorous articles on topics from cool canine products and the latest doggie trends, to regional activities for people and their pooches. Each issue of CityDog Magazine features:

  • Weekend getaways for you and your pooch
  • Cool canine products
  • An inside look at life and living with dog in the West
  • A dog’s eye view of featured dog-friendly neighborhoods
  • Outdoor adventures, trails and hikes with your hound
  • Reviews of newly released dog-centric books
  • Calendar of fun canine events throughout the West
  • Updates on canine advocacy and activism
  •  Advice on behavior and health

 

Click below for Free Digital Magazine- Summer 2009

Current Issue
 
 Summer tips to keep dogs cool
 Swanky Semiahmoo Resort
 Bellingham with Bowzer
 Top 10 rail trails in the West 
 http://citydog.journalgraphicsdigital.com/pubs/citydog/current/

Article By Citydog Magazine  By Me

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