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Did you know that Pet Auto Safety.com also owns Animal Figurine Store.com? Animal Figurine Store.com has been an active and successful site for as long as Pet Auto Safety.com (2006). We have recently expanded our animal figurines to include more dog figurines just for our dog loving friends. In fact, we have so many dog figurines available that we had to make subpages for each dog breed group.
Our dog figurines include sporting dog figurines, hound dog figurines, working dog figurines, terrier dog figurines, toy dog figurines, non-sporting dog figurines, herding dog figurines, and miscellanious dog figurines. Miscellaneous dog figurines would include dog figurines which do not fit into any one of the AKS groups or dog figurines which are only representation of dogs, but not any specific breed.
You can get a 10% discount on our dog figurines by entering discount code, naturefriend, while placing your order.
Jack Russell Terriers are very intelligent but highly energetic dogs. They require a lot of physical and mental stimulation. Don’t get a Jack Russell Terrier simply because they are cute until you read this article by Anita Funkhouser:
Jack Russell Terriers - Choosing the Breed of Dog That’s Right For You
By: Anita Funkhouser
Click to view this adorable video titled “Dog has Kittens for Lunch” - It’s not what you think!
I am happy to share that official studies have been done which prove that pets can be good for your health. Pets are great for aleiviating lonliness, reducing stress, and for helping to give you exercise. What better way to eliminate lonliness than by having a dog or cat for company. A loving dog or silly puppy can make you smile, reducing your stress. Taking your dog for a walk can give both of you exercise.
You can check out the article from Newsweek at the following link for more information on the official studies.
Watch out for Sephi and Maya! They are going to travel in our Pet Auto Safety car from Overland Park, KS to Austin, TX just before the big Easter weekend. They are going to go to visit their human grandparents, human aunts and uncles, and their doggy cousins. It is going to be quite a housefull of both dogs and humans. The doggy cousins include Fritz the Yellow Lab, Kalua the Toy Chihuahua, Killer the Lhasa Apso, Lucky the Chihuahua mix, Callie the Chocolate Lab, Tinkerbelle the Italian Greyhound mix, and Mocha the Toy Chihuahua.
Sephi and Maya will be sitting in the back seat of the car and they will each be wearing a dog car harness. The back seat of the car also has an Extend-A-Seat so that they have more room to move around and I don’t have to worry about them falling on the floor. We will stop at several rest stops along the way since it is a 12+ hour drive. This way the dogs can go potty and get a fresh drink of water from their portable dog travel bowls. Rest generally have pet areas just for those people who travel with their dogs. I won’t forget to pick up after Sephi and Maya and I won’t let them in the rest area bathrooms.
It should be a fun trip! Wish us luck as we travel in pet safety.
AnimalFigurineStore.com has a new page with collectible dog figurines of almost every AKC breed including collectible hunting dog figurines, dachshund dog figurines, great dane dog gifts, collectible chihuahua dog figurines, and more! And if they don’t have the breed or color of your dog, all you have to do is email them at animalfigstore@aol.com. Collectible dog figurines make great inexpensive gifts for these difficult economic times. Check out all the collectible dog figurines at the Animal Figurine Store.
If you are considering getting a new dog but you are not sure what kind of dog to get, we have a wonderful solution. The absolute best way to get a dog which is right for your entire family is to go to your local animal shelter. Make it a family event and take your children with you. The staff generally know the dogs in their shelter very well and can assist you better.
If you want a purebred dog, shelters get purebred dogs too. Also, check out this great article by Jennifer Andrade called “Dog Breeds That Are Especially Good With Young Children”.
When I was 10 years old, my mom was given a 1 year old Shetland Sheepdog name Cassie. Cassie fit right in with the our family. She got along with us kids and the other pets very well. And even though Cassie was not originally considered my dog, she chose me to be her best friend. Cassie was the best dog I have ever had. She comforted me when I was sad, she followed me around everywhere I went, and she eagerly let me train her. I would highly recommend a Shetland Sheepdog to any family.
Check out this article written by Alex De La Cruz for more information on owning a Shetland Sheepdog:
Why Should You Own a Shetland Sheepdog?
What is a Vizsla? A Vizsla is a sporting dog breed with an unusual golden rust-colored coat. They originated in Hungary and were bred to point, retrieve, and track game. Vizslas are gentle and affectionate so they also make great pets. But before you get a Vizsla, keep in mind that they need lots of vigorous exercise. Check out this fantastic article for more information on the Vizsla dog breed.
Vizsla - The Hungarian Pride by Alex De La Cruz
We recently saw on the news that a man who was running an unlicensed puppy mill set the place on fire. I couldn’t sleep that night because I kept thinking of those poor dogs. This apparently was the third puppy mill closed down in a two week period in Missouri. Sadly, those who are too sick or too aggressive may be put down. Hopefully most will just need minor rehabilitation since they have been kept in small cages and are most likely unsocialized. Then the shelters and rescue groups will have to find homes for them all.
Demand for certain breeds is what inspires unscrupulous dog breeders to form puppy mills. You can help curb demand by getting a purebred dog from experienced breeders, breed rescue groups, or animal shelters.
Check out this article for more information on the three puppy mills recently closed down in Missouri.
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