A round-up of the most frequently asked questions on pitbulls and grooming.
The official record for the heaviest dog was set way back in 1989. The dog in question was an English mastiff named Zorba. At the time, he weighed 343 pounds. He was 8 years old when he was weighed.
I am taking my eight month old pitbull to the groomer for the first time. Because, Oscar is my first pitbull, I'm unsure about the grooming process. Should I bath my pitbull prior to the appointment?
Unless you plan to give your pitbull's coat a comprehensive comb through, the answer is no. When pitbulls are not completely brushed out after a bath, the undercoat can become quite matted. The end-result requires the groomer to completely clip your pitbull's hair.
While many people think of Boxers as aggressive, they are actually great with children. They were bred to be hunters, yes, but they were bred to corner prey, not kill it. As a result, they are protective, yet patient.
Should I pay the groomer more because my pitbull misbehaves?
On the contrary, pitbulls are more prone to behave better in the presence of a groomer. Since, groomers apply a docile yet firm hand, most pitbulls will be conditioned to appreciate a regular visit to the groomer.
The official name of the dogs we call pitbulls is the American staffordshire terrier. Pitbulls have been the preferred pet of many famous people including Fred Astaire, Vin Diesel, Alicia Silverstone, Michael J. Fox, and James Caan.
My pitbull has behavioral issues, is there anything I can do to prevent an unpleasant situation from transpiring?
Although, canines with temperment problems rare, the groomer may request that the pitbull's owner obtain a mild tranquilizer from his or her veterinarian before the grooming appointment. The medication will enable the groomer to do a thorough job while preventing the pitbull from injuring itself.
Pekingese dogs were sacred to the emperors of China for more than 2,000 years. They are one of the oldest breeds of dogs in the world. Commoners in Imperial China were forbidden to own Pekingese dogs.
My pitbull's groomer administers tranquilizer to keep pets calm. Is it okay for my pitbull to take the medicine?
Absolutely not, American Boarding Kennels Association (ABKA)of groomers never administer tranquilizers. Since each pitbull is different, only a veterinarian should prescribe medicine. If your pitbull was prescribed the medicine in the past and your groomer just happens to have extra pills, make sure the drug is the same dose that your veterinarian originally prescribed.
The greyhound is the fastest breed of dog. It is capable of running at speeds of around 45 miles per hour. Greyhounds are excellent for hunting and racing, but they are notorious for laziness, often preferring to cuddle on a couch, rather than run. This makes them an ideal house pet.
My pitbull is only 7 months old. Should I wait another 10 months before getting him groomed?
Conversely, puppies generally acclimate to more rapidly that older pitbulls. When younger pitbulls experience grooming on a regular basis they are more apt to enjoy the experience opposed to the adult pitbull that has little exposure to the grooming process.
A st. bernard became a mother in 1975. While that wasn't unusual by itself, the unusual thing was that she had twenty-three puppies! She now shares this record with two other dogs, one of which originally set it in 1944.
The first living being to travel in space was a small mixed breed dog named Laika, who gave her life orbiting the earth in the Russian Sputnik in 1957. John F. Kennedy's terrier, Charlie, sired 4 puppies with Laika's daughter, Pushinka.
Many people will swear that they own a golden labrador. The problem is that golden labradors do not exist! There is no purebred dog called a golden lab. The dog is probably either a golden retriever or a labrador retriever.
