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Persian Cats: Grooming Techniques Part 2
nCleaning the inside of the catâs ears:nnThis should be done last. Most cats will shake their head afterwards. If you think soap might get into the Persianâs eyes, place a tiny drop of plain, unscented mineral oil into each eye just before bathing.nnThe Bathnn⢠Place the Persian cat in the sink or tubn⢠Face the cat away from you to the left or to the right or directly in front, never facing you (this helps to keep the cat from escaping)n⢠Start the kitten out early
April 21, 2008
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Visit the John F. Kennedy Hyannis Museum
nThis museum is located at 397 Main Street, Hyannis, Massachusetts. Our 35th President adored the sea and shores of Hyannis Port like no other place on earth. He contemplated and accepted his run for office here and reconnected with his humanity.nnAt the JFK Hyannis Museum you can discover why he loved the area so much as well as learn how he spent time on Cape Cod. The museum captures JFK and his familyâs years spent at the family compound in Hyannis Port.nnExhibits includ
April 20, 2008
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Persian Cats: Grooming Techniques Part 1
nSome type of grooming is essential for the Persian cat. Obviously, a show cat will need more grooming than a pet. If you love the look of a show cat, but do not show, you can still groom to that perfect show look. This is a series of articles that will cover every aspect of typical grooming sessions for a Persian cat, both for show and pet cats.nnIt is a good idea to have all your grooming supplies in place before you get your Persian kitten. What you will need:nn⢠A gentl
April 14, 2008
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Ashford Castle: A Place Where Time Seems To Stand Still
nOne of the most exclusive luxury hotels in the World is Ashford Castle. Ashford Castle is located in Cong, Co Mayo, Ireland.nnThis 13th Century Castle is hidden in over 350 acres of wooded parkland and stands as a monument to a fascinating history of days gone by. Ashford Castle was once the estate of the Guineness Family. It opened its doors as an exclusive hotel in 1939.nnAshford Castle is 30 minutes from Galway city, and within driving distance of Shannon International Ai
April 12, 2008
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Persian Cats: A Regal And Respected Cat Breed
nA Persianâs head is round, massive, and well set on a short thick neck. The ears are small and set far apart. The nose is short and snub with a break. Some experts believe the delicate, silky texture of the Persian coat is attributed to a Persian-Angora cross. nnThe coat of an Angora white Persian is usually soft and silky and requires an extensive, yet not difficult, care routine. Please follow the link in resource box of this article to our web site and click on âGroom
April 5, 2008
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Shih Tzu Puppies for Sale: A 2008 Legend Of The Saddle Marking
nThe origin of the Shih Tzu is most likely Tibet, however, it has always been categorized as a Chinese breed. Tibet is a remote area full of mountains on the Indian-Chinese border. The relationship between these two areas has had a long time reputation of being quite stormy.nnBuddhism is the religion of Tibet. Buddhism originated in India. One of the main beliefs of Buddhism is that souls are reborn into another body (not necessarily human). It is a learning process toward th
April 3, 2008
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Leisure Living With The Shih Tzu
nThe Shih Tzu, enigmatic and regal, and a glorious long, thick coat is a glamorous and beautiful canine.nnThe Shih Tzu often comes across as haughty and disdainful in appearance, however, the true character of a Shih Tzu is a fun-loving clown who loves to provide its audience lots of happiness, smiles and laughter. nnBe not mistaken by their sweet facesâ¦..the Shih Tzu is not actually an easy going lap dog. They can be strong-willed and assertive. They also are quite ânose
April 3, 2008
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Persian Cats: A Brief Smoke Color History
nThe origin of smokes is not known. Long time smoke breeders seem to agree that the smoke colored Persian cats evolved from breeding silver tabbies to blacks and blues. The early smokes had green eyes. Breeders began to cross their resulting smoke offspring from the silvers back to blacks and blues and eventually bred in the copper eyes.nnOne theory as to how the smoke color developed was published in a July 1963 issue of All Pets Magazine. The author of this article felt tha
April 1, 2008
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Persian Cats: Feeding, And Litter Box Training
nNow that you have selected your Persian kitten, you will need to gather the proper tools and equipment for the kittenâs care. Your Persian kitten demands extra care and attention, especially in the area of grooming. This article will focus upon feeding and litter box training.nnBasic supplies include:nn⢠Food and water bowls (preferably not made of plastic)n⢠Litter boxn⢠Grooming suppliesn⢠A specific place to sleepn⢠A sturdy scratching postn⢠Plenty of kitty
March 31, 2008
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Persian Cats: The Silver And Golden
nIt has been said that in times passed the silvers were hard to handle. This is not true today. Persian cat breeders have worked hard to eliminate behavior problems. The silvers are however, described as being different in personality from Persians of other colors. Some of those differences are:nn⢠More activen⢠Lower birth weights in generaln⢠Females leave the nest box quite earlyn⢠They mature sexually at an early age, but do not look their best until they are thre
March 29, 2008
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Persian Cats: A Breed Of Many Colors Part 2
nIt is probably not a good idea to introduce solids into a golden program to improve type and bone. This can cause the same problems that it does in a silver program and more problems. Problems are:nn⢠It muddies the coat colorn⢠Spoils the eye colorn⢠Causes more tabby markings in a color that has not yet eliminated these markingsnnSilvers were being bred before 1900. The goldens were not seriously bred until the 1960s.nnColor is most important in the shaded or tipped
March 29, 2008
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Persian Cats Making A Commitment
nAs longhaired cats became more and more popular in Europe, especially in England, British owners created clubs based on color. The blue longhairs were most popular in the late 1800âs. Queen Victoria had a pair of colorful blue felines.nnThe Governing Council of the Cat Fancy was formed in England in 1910. The recommended standards of cat breeds were drafted as well. At that time, they decided the longhaired felines known as longhairs, or Persians, would be known formally a
March 29, 2008
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