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Tips on Purebred Dog Training

The term ‘purebred’ is relative. No breed has been so isolated that it’s never mated with another. But taken over the last hundred years or so, there are populations of Golden Retriever, German Shepherds and many others that have bred only with their own kind. As with any inbreeding program, the results tend to produce …

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Meet Kukicha Twig Tea, A Japanese Green Tea Made From Stems

Kukicha is a type of Japanese green tea that is made mostly or exclusively from twigs and stems. This stands in contrast to most teas (green or otherwise) which are made mostly from leaves and buds of the tea plant. Sometimes kukicha is referred to as kukicha tea, but the “tea” is redundant as “cha” means tea …

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Choosing the Right Dog Breed: A Step By Step Guide

Did you know that there are several hundred dog breeds? With that large number of breeds to choose from, how do people manage to decide which breed is right for them? Luckily, you can narrow down the choices and find the right dog breed by following a few simple steps. First, consider your available space. …

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Kids Educational Activity Sheet: Hot or Cold?

This printable “hot or cold?” game is a fun way for kids to learn about temperature. Cut out the squares for them to match, or have them draw lines to match. Click on the image below to save this 8.5 x 11 letter (paper) size free printable activity page. All rights reserved. This is for …

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Pet Profile: The Independent Irish Setter

The Irish Setter is one of the most popular breeds of setters. This setter is elegant and beautiful. Irish Setters, which originated in Ireland, were bred primarily to work with hunters to hunt game birds. The Irish Setter comes from several different breeds, including the Irish Water Spaniel, Spanish Pointers and the English and Gordon …

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Free Coloring Page: Sunny Day

This cute “Sunny Day” coloring page has a meadow with mountains, a cute bunny, and a winding river. Click on the image below to save this 8.5 x 11 letter (paper) size free printable coloring page. All rights reserved. This is for personal use only, you may not sell or redistribute the coloring page. Please …

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Free Coloring Page: Bee on a Watermelon

This cute coloring page has a happy little bee on a delicious looking watermelon! Click on the image below to save this 8.5 x 11 letter (paper) size free printable coloring page. All rights reserved. This is for personal use only, you may not sell or redistribute the coloring page. Please print no more than …

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Free Coloring Page: Flip Flops

This cute flip flops coloring page makes for a fun summer activity for the kids! Click on the image below to save this 8.5 x 11 letter (paper) size free printable coloring page. All rights reserved. This is for personal use only, you may not sell or redistribute the coloring page. Please print no more …

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Free Coloring Page: Ice Cream Treats

This cute ice cream coloring page features some cool summer treats including ice cream cones and popsicles. Click on the image below to save this 8.5 x 11 letter (paper) size free printable coloring page. All rights reserved. This is for personal use only, you may not sell or redistribute the coloring page. Please print …

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Free Coloring Page: Night Time

This sleepy night time girl on the moon counting sheep is the perfect pre-bedtime activity for kids! Click on the image below to save this 8.5 x 11 letter (paper) size free printable coloring page. All rights reserved. This is for personal use only, you may not sell or redistribute the coloring page. Please print …

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