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Pets & Animals > Dog Breeds Dog breed facts: American Foxhound: 1 of 3

American Foxhound Origins The American Foxhound breed was created by George Washington around the year 1750. It was one of his favorite breeds and came about by mixing the Foxhound to a French Hound that was given to him as a gift from Lafayette. The American Foxhound was bred to be adapted to the North American landscape, w...
Pets & Animals > Dog Breeds Best breeds for guard dogs: 24 of 49

There are several breeds that make good guard dogs. A majority of these dogs are in the working group but also the herding group as well, though almost any dog will at least alert a human to danger or defend the house. An important thing to consider is what breed you can handle. Many of the breeds considered to be guard dogs...
Pets & Animals > Dog Training Is your dog a digger? Keep your pet from ruining your yard: 2 of 4

Many dogs, especially Terrier breeds are instinctive diggers. That's what they were born to do, go to ground and get rodents, foxes or other small animals. The Terrier and Dachshund breeds are a little more difficult to break of the digging habit. Dogs may also dig if they are bored and have nothing else to do, especially "b...
Pets & Animals > Dog Breeds Dog breed facts: American Water Spaniel: 1 of 2

American Water Spaniel Origins The American Water Spaniel dates back to the 1800's and is thought to have originated in the Great Lakes Region, particularly Wisconsin and perhaps Minnesota. Its exact ancestry is uncertain but it is believed to have Irish Water Spaniel and Curly Coated Retriever in its background. The America...
Pets & Animals > Dog Breeds Dog breed facts: American Eskimo: 1 of 1

American Eskimo Dog Origins The American Eskimo dog is usually known as the Eskimo Dog. The Eskimo Dog is a member of the Spitz family that are sometimes called Nordic breeds. It is very closely related to the German Spitz and some may argue it is the same breed because when they were first introduced in America it was just ...
Local Guides > San Jose San Jose's Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum: 1 of 1

The Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum is located in San Jose, California and was founded in 1928 by Dr. Lewis, Imperator of AMORC, the Ancient and Mystical Order Rosea Crucia. The Rosicrucian Order is a philosophical organization that traces it's esoteric origins back to the days of Ancient Egypt. Due to this connection Dr. Lewis ...
Entertainment > Album Reviews Album reviews: A New Journey, by Celtic Woman: 1 of 1

Celtic Woman: A New Journey is a grand album. It features the same astonishing music and fabulous vocals that they had already established with the first album and taken it to a new height. There are a few things that are different, like there are more of the percussion instruments on this one and a new member to the group, ...
Pets & Animals > Dog Breeds Dog breed facts: Alaskan Malamute: 4 of 7

Origins The Alaskan Malamute is a very old breed that is a direct descendant of the Arctic Wolf. An Alaskan Native American tribe known as the Mahlemuts developed the breed approximately 2000-3000 years ago. The dogs were highly valuable to the Mahlemuts because it was their only form of transportation. The Malamute was deve...
Pets & Animals > Dog Breeds Dog breed facts: American Cocker Spaniel: 4 of 7

Origins The American Cocker spaniel is a variation of the Cocker, sometimes called English Cocker, Spaniel. The Cocker Spaniel was brought to America from England and selectively bred. At one time the English and American Cocker Spaniels were considered the same breed. Later it was decided that they should be considered two ...
Travel > California Destinations Vacation guide to California: 8 of 12

How To Get The Most Out Of Your Disneyland Experience Disneyland,it's known as the happiest place on Earth. It is a very fun destination that is renown the world over and gets millions of visitors from all over the globe. However, more often than not people just go there, pick up a map and wander about hoping to see everythi...