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Whether you suffer from allergies, have an aversion to dog hair or are simply fascinated by these darling dogs, a hairless dog may be for you. It’s important to note that every allergy sufferer and every dog are different, meaning purchasing a hairless dog doesn’t always mean you’re getting a “hypoallergenic” dog. This article, will cover the basics of the different hairless breeds along with a method you can use to test your possible allergic reaction to a dog before you buy.

There are several different breeds of hairless dog breeds:

1. American Hairless Terrier

The American Hairless Terrier is a sweet, active, loving and playful breed. This darling dog loves to snuggle, and they, like all hairless breeds, can be particularly sensitive to the cold. Always pack a sweater and sunscreen if you’re going for a walk.

2. Chinese Crested Dog

These 10-pound little devils are absolute comedians. The Chinese Crested not only looks like a punk rocker, he’s got the spunky personality too. With their Mohawks and jaunty little walks, the Chinese Crested will win its way into your heart.

3. Peruvian Inca Orchids or Peruvian Hairless

The Peruvian Inca Orchid is the largest hairless breed, weighing in at an average 26-50 pounds. They make great companions and are known for being wonderful with children. Like most hairless breeds, they require regular bathing and moisturizing.

4. Xoloitzcuintlis or Mexican Hairless

The Xolo, as it’s sometimes called, comes in both three varieties; toy (less than 13 inches), miniature (less than 18 inches) and standard (18-23 inches). The breed originated in Mexico and is known for its hardy build, spunky disposition and trainability. This intelligent breed excels at obedience training and simply loves to please. Again, like most hairless dogs, Xolo owners need to watch out for skin conditions and acne breakouts.

5. Hairless Khala

The Hairless Khala is a hound breed that comes in two varieties; a smaller, mid-size breed and then a Standard Khala. As a sight hound, they’re known for speed and an extremely high chase instinct. This graceful breed is quite rare, so finding a breeder with an available puppy may be difficult.

Testing Your Allergic Reaction to a Hairless Dog:

There is no dog or breed that is 100% hypoallergenic. Because different people have different levels of allergies and can be allergic to different characteristics, like saliva, dander or hair - there’s no way to know exactly what kind of reaction someone’s going to have with a particular breed.
However, because hairless breeds tend to produce less dander, they’re often more suitable for allergy sufferers and tend to be a better fit than heavy shedders. Before you buy though, you should test how you react to the dog.

Try visiting your prospective breeders’ home and informing them about your allergies. Pick a breeder that only breeds or houses the one particular breed (you don’t want an errant Golden Retriever messing up your allergy test). Ask questions and spend a lot of time interacting with the dogs. Let them lick you and rub against you. To really test your reaction, wait at least 24 hours to see if you have a delayed reaction. If you’re still unsure, try multiple visits.

In the end, hairless breeds may not be for everyone, but they make darling and lovely pets for all animal lovers, not just allergy sufferers!

The pet breeding industry is thriving today and it’s one of the fastest growing domestic markets. Each year, for the past five years, the number of pet breeders has increased by at least 20 percent. This may seem like a positive development; however, this market growth also means a rapid increase in competition.
Breeders now need to further strengthen their sales, marketing and advertising efforts in order to maintain or better yet, beef up their customer rosters. They also need to become more competitive in terms of services and promotional efforts. Now, more than ever, cat breeders must find more ways on how they can use the power of media, including the Internet, in order to grow their business. Here are a few ways on how cat breeders like you can make your available pets and pet-related services known online and use the Internet to reach target markets:

The Power of a Website

As a cat breeder, you should never underestimate the power of online presence. A simple, professional looking website can help introduce your business and services virtually to the whole world. The website needn’t be expensive, graphics-heavy or fancy - a simple one can do as long as it can easily be maintained and can encourage interaction between the cat breeder and the prospective pet buyer.

Online Classifieds

You should make use of websites such as Find a Pet Online. You can advertise your cattery, when you’re expecting kittens, details about the cats you breed and your asking price. Online advertising and online classifieds are the first place many prospective buyers now look. Keep in mind that long-term ads will help you gather names of potential customers between litters giving you the opportunity to carefully choose who you sell your kittens to. Another item to note is that pictures sell pets. If you place ads online, include pictures. Ads with pictures will receive up to 7 times the number of inquiries as ads without pictures.

Review Communities

Check out online city guides as well and get your business listed! A good example of this is Yelp, an online guide where opinionated reviewers can chip in their experiences with
businesses and individuals and yes, with cat breeders, too! If you already have many satisfied clients, request them to place a good word or review about you and your services in review communities.

Profiles

Building various online profiles on social networking sites can also help you network with other breeders or buyers. If you have licenses or other facilities, (i.e. you’re a duly registered veterinarian who also owns a breeding clinic) make sure that you indicate the same in your profile. This can help build your reputation.

Genealogy Sites

There are websites online which you can use to build your very own genealogy website, including pictures of your cats, blue ribbons and breed certifications. These sites are typically designed for human families, but that doesn’t mean they can’t be easily adapted for pedigree tracing. Having one can reassure your prospective buyers that you are passionate about what you do and that you only produce kittens from a good gene pool. Remember that as a cat breeder, you must avoid presenting yourself as if
the pets you sell come from so-called “kitten mills.”

Message Boards

Register with various online forums and engage in discussions. Don’t hesitate to help people who are in need of pets or those who need help on how to take care of their new feline companions. Who knows - this may even lead to deals in the future!

Given all these reasons and resources, cat breeders need to maximize the use of the Internet and other media. This, in order to not only increase business presence and name recall but also to guarantee pet lovers everywhere that you’re ready to do business.

What Pet Rescues and Shelters Face

The pet breeding industry is thriving today and is one of the fastest growing domestic markets. Over the past five years, the number of pet breeders has increased by at least 20 percent. As a result of the breeding effort more and more people are purchasing pets that later become unwanted. These unwanted pets end up in shelters and rescues.  Unfortunately many of these unwanted pets end up being destroyed due to lack of public interest in adoption. Pet rescues and pet shelters need to work on educating the public and increasing their exposure to potential adopters

The Benefit of a Website

Pet rescues and pet shelters should not underestimate the power of an online presence. A simple and professional website will increase exposure of your rescue or shelter to potential pet adopters. The website does not need to be expensive, graphics-heavy or fancy, a simple site will do as long as it is easily maintained and will encourage interaction between potential adopters and the pet rescue or shelter.

Pet Classifieds & Other Advertising Opportunities

You should make use of websites which offer free ads to pet rescues and pet shelters. Some of these sites offer potential adopters the ability to search by proximity to zip code therefore qualifying your potential contacts. Online advertising and online classifieds are the first place many prospective pet adopters now look. If you are not advertising your shelter or rescue online you are limiting your exposure and ability to place those pets that ultimately face termination. Another item to note is that pictures increase interest in pets. If you place ads online, include pictures. Ads with pictures will receive up to 7 times the number of inquiries as ads without pictures.

Other Opportunities

Building various online profiles on social networking sites can also help you network with other shelters and rescues. If you have licenses or are affiliated with national rescue and shelter organizations, (i.e. you’re a duly registered veterinarian who also owns and operates a shelter or rescue) make sure that you indicate the same in your profile. This can help build your reputation.

Register with various online forums and engage in discussions. Don’t hesitate to help educate people who are searching for pets or those who need help on how to take care of their new companions.

Pet shelters and pet rescues need to consider the Internet and other media to aide in optimizing successful pet placement.

One cat in Gilbert, Arizona recently tested the theory that cats have nine lives.  In fact, this kitty probably used at least two of its lives to survive its amazing adventure.  According to the East Valley Tribune, a cat named Bella took a 2 ½ hour ride on the spare tire of her owner’s truck.  Considering the tire was stored under the belly of the truck, Bella certainly had to hang on tight until her ride was over!

Bella’s owner, Gil Smith, claims that he drove from his office near Gilbert, Arizona all the way to Kearny, Arizona for a meeting.  The total distance between the two cities?  70 miles! 

When Smith finally reached Kearny, he said he heard the sound of a cat in distress.  At first, he thought the sound was coming from the nearby weeds.  But, it didn’t take him long to realize that it may be coming from his truck.  Apparently, the Smith’s had experienced a monsoon storm the night before and Smith recalled that Bella liked to hide in the truck during these storms.

“She loves to get up on that spare tire to hang out, it’s kind of a safe place for her, particularly after it rains,” Smith told the East Valley Tribune.  “And, whenever I start up that truck in the morning, I always let it run for a few minutes so I can make sure all the animals are clear.”

It seems Bella missed her wakeup call and continued to “hang out” in the tire even after Smith pulled out of his driveway.  Thankfully, she didn’t try to jump from the truck while it was in motion.

“She’s a special cat.  Very smart,” said Smith.  “She knew she would be in trouble if she left that truck.”

If the thought of seeing Chihuahuas racing brings a smile to your face, you may be interested in finding out the results of the recent PETCO Unleashed National Chihuahua Race finals. The finals took place on August 31 at PETCO Park in San Diego and was squeezed in between innings of a San Diego Padres-Colorado Rockies baseball game.

This was the 4th straight year for the event and the title went to a four-year-old Chihuahua from Bakersfield, California named Tiger. The little dog managed to complete race in just 1.9 seconds, which requires the dogs to run straight down a 35 foot track. This was not Tiger’s first win, however, as he also won the title in 2006 before being unseated by a Chihuahua named Maddy in 2007. This year, Tiger managed to beat out Maddy as well as twelve other Chihuahuas from around the country that made it to the finals.

The second place winner was a Chihuahua from Woodland, Texas named Piccolo while third place went to Pancho Villa from Lopez Island, Washington. The fourth place winner was a Chihuahua from Elizabeth, Colorado named Mia. In all, more than 2,900 Chihuahuas participated in the annual event. In the end, however, Tiger walked away with the grand prize, which included receiving a trophy, a $300 PETCO Gift Card and a one year supply of Royal Canin Chihuahua dog food.