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Horse Racing History: the Preakness Stakes

The Preakness Stakes for Thoroughbred race horses is held in mid-May at Pimlico Racetrack in Baltimore, Maryland. It is the second jewel in the American Triple Crown.

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Horses

Palomino, Buckskin and Cream Thoroughbreds

Golden and white Thoroughbreds have become increasingly popular today, but many people are unaware that these colours were found in the earliest Thoroughbreds, too.

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Dogs

Buying a Rare-Colored Purebred Dog

Are there really silver Labradors, merle Chihuahuas, red Boston Terriers and white Dobermans? Buyers need to be informed before paying extra money for “rare” dogs.

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Cats

Cats on Roombas

An iRobot Roomba is a great vacuum cleaner for those with pets or allergies. It's also the perfect size for cats to hitch a ride, as many cat-lovers have hilariously discovered.

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Small Mammals

White Nosed Coati (Nasua narica): New World Ringtail With Noxious Scent Glands for Defensive Volleys

The White Nosed Coati (Nasua narica) is a ring-tailed mammal native to the New World from southwestern United States southward into northern South America.

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Rodents

How to Get Rid of Mice Naturally

What can you do when there is a mouse in your house? There are lots of no-kill options for removing mice from your home. Here are my top five ways to get rid of mice naturally.

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Horses

The Historic Newfoundland Pony

Sturdy enough for adults yet small and gentle enough for children, the Newfoundland Pony is a link to some now-extinct pony types once found in the British Isles.

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Wild Animals

The Eastern Canadian Wolf: A Close Relative of the Endangered Red Wolf

While the endangered red wolf is gone from most of its original range, its blood still runs in the wild wolves of eastern Canada, which are the red wolf's closest living relatives.

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Horses

Pinto Thoroughbred Race Horses

Traditionally, Thoroughbred race horses were just chestnut, bay, grey or black. But coloured Thoroughbreds are becoming more popular, and nothing is more colourful than pinto!

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Dogs

A Dog Buyer's Guide to Acronyms From AKC to UD

Learning to "CERF" the bewildering world of canine abbreviations takes a little research. What is OFA, what is a CDX, and what do PRA, HD, CERF and BIS stand for?

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Dogs

Canine Coat Colors and Patterns

No matter how a dog's coat colour is described, the genetics that create the colour are always the same. But sometimes colours that look alike are caused by different genes.

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Horses

Leopard Barb Horses in America

The original leopard horses of the Americas apparently came with the Spanish explorers in the sixteenth century. But were any of them leopard-marked Barb horses?

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Dogs

Cute Yorkie Pictures and Yorkshire Terrier Art

I took Yorkie puppy and dog pictures from the time our Yorkshire Terrier was born. She was as sweet as can be. We also creatively provided some Yorkie Art.

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Dogs

Best Dog Sweaters

Dogs feel the cold too! Especially if they have very short fur and you live in a cold climate. This page showcases the best dog sweaters for your pet

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Reptiles & Amphibians

Black Snakes in Virginia

Black snakes are very common in Virginia. There are three kinds of black snake found here. Lets explore the Northern Black Racer, Eastern Black Kingsnake, and Black Rat Snake.

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Fish

A Fast and Effortless Way to Clean your Fish Tank

After twenty years of caring for goldfish, I've just been so startled by an algae eating fish tank cleaner, that I'm rushing to Wizzley to rave about it.

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Small Mammals

Bunnies as Pets: Improving Your Bunny's Hygiene

Bunnies are pretty clean animals, but some basic hygiene must be done by the owner. Learn what you as a bunny owner should do to improve his hygiene.

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Dogs

The Native Dogs of Canada

Of Canada's four remaining recognized dog breeds, two are well known. Two more survived near-extinction in the late 20th century, thanks to people determined to save them.

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