The Scarlet Macaw is a large, colorful macaw which has its origins in American tropics. Thier natural habit has been damaged, but they can still be found on the island of Coiba.

         The Scarlet Macaw has 81 cm long, of which more than half is the pointed, graduated tail which is typical to all macaws. They weight approximately one kg.

         The plumage is mostly scarlet, but the rump and tail- covert feathers are light blue, the greater upperwing coverts are yellow, the upper sides of the flight feathers of the wings are dark blue as are the ends of the tail feathers, and the undersides of the wing and tail flight feathers are dark red with metallic gold iridescence.

         The Scarlet Macaw can live up to 75 years in captivity, although , a more typical lifespan is between 40 to 50 years. They eat fruits, seeds, including large, hard seed. The Scarlet Macaw lays 2 or 3 white eggs in a tree cavity; the female incubates the egg for about 28 days ,and the chicks fledge from the nest about 90 days after hatching ane leave their parents about a year later.

         Despite their beautiful plumage and their affection, the Scarlet Macaw is a noisy bird. They are considered an intelligent species of birds. These birds must have a spacious cage in which the bird can spread their wings, but they also need plenty of exercise. The cage must be placed in an area which is off the floor, well- lit, and a consistent temperature.

         The Scarlet Macaws need stimulation, attention and affection. They should be removes from their cages for long periods to socialize and be slowly socialized with others, because otherwise they become bored, depressed and very aggressive. They can be extremely vocal and that is why they should not be discouraged but should be give limits though.

         The owners should give them toys because in this way he can keep the Scarlet Macaw`s curious mind occupied .

         The Scarlet Macaws need special diet with lots of fresh vegetables and fruits and also nuts. Berries and sweet fruits like: mango, bananas, papaya, citrus, cranberries, grapes are relished by most macaws. There are also recommended dark leafy greens and cooked root vegetables like: sweet potatoes yams, carrots and turnips.

         There are not recommended a lot of animal protein, especially milk products.

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         The Dalmatian is a well known breed which has its origins in Croatia. This breed is well- muscled, mid- sized and elegant dog. The nails of this breed can be white or the same color as the spots. The ears are thin, tapering toward the tip, set fairly high and carried close to the head. A Dalmatian may have between 48 to 61 cm at the withers and the weight is between 16 to 32 kilos. The number of puppies a female Dalmatian can give birth is between 6 to 8.

         The coat of this breed is short, dense, fine and smooth at touch. When born, the puppies are completely white, and their spots come in gradually over the period of a couple of weeks. The most familiar colors for this breed are black or liver spotted on a white background. Other spotting colors are blue, orange or lemon, brindle or mosaic. The Dalmatian has its eyes colored in brown, amber or blue, but sometimes a dog may have one blue eye and one brown eye.

         The dogs which belong to this breed have a high guarding instinct with the persons that they do not know but they can be very friendly and loyal to those that these dogs know and trust. Having a strong hunting instinct , these dogs are an excellent exterminator of rats and vermin. Like any other dogs, Dalmatians suffer from dysplasia, bone spurs and arthritic conditions. Most of their health problems result from the onset of old age: the average Dalmatian lives between 12 to 14 years.

         The Dalmatian breed became famous for the first time in the novel The Hundred and One Dalmatians and later due to the Walt Disney films which based on that book. Later, at the releasing of the second film, this breed suffered a lot at the hands irresponsible breeders and inexperienced owners. Most of the irrefutable breeders and puppy mulls cashed in on the breed`s rising popularity , and began breeding a large number of Dalmatians without first ensuring and health, temperament and quality of the dogs being bred.

         Those dogs which belong to this breed must be trained. One important thing which must not be forgotten is that these dogs must be trained but also they must be socialized. If you give a proper environment and care, the dog is a responsible and loving one.

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         The Red- rumped Parrot which can be also known as the Red- Backed Parrot or Grass Parrot, has its origins in the south- eastern Australia, particularly in the Murray- Darling Basin.

         The Red- rumped Parrots are described as slim, elegant and moderate- sized birds which has approximately 28 cm in length. The color of the male`s plumage is bright emerald- green with yellow under parts, a brick –red rump and blue highlights on the wings and upper back, while the female`s color of plumage is not as vibrant as the male`s, with pale olive under parts, dull green wings and back and blue- black wingtips.

         The Red- rumped Parrots live in pairs or flocks in open country with access to water. This species can be seen in suburban parks and gardens. Their green plumage help them to camouflage. In this way, they can not be recognized , as you may think that it is grass. Another very interesting thing is that they can hide quite effectively until the viewer is only 10 to 20 meters away.

         The Red- rumped Parrots spend in general a great deal of time feeding on the ground and frequently they can call to one another with a captivating chee chillip chee chillip. Like many parrots , Red- rumped Parrots nest in tree hollows or similar places, adding fence posts and stumps.

         The Red- rumped Parrots lay between 4 to 6 white eggs. Breeding usually takes place in spring, nevertheless , in the dryer inland areas, breeding may appear at any time of the year in response to rainfall. The lifespan is between 15 to 20 years if they are properly cared.

         The Red- rumps Parrots are breed easily in captivity if provided with necessary flight space and with a large nesting box. The nests are usually built from peat and wood shavings by the breeders and the birds like to arrange the beds to their likings.

         As soon as mating has happened , the parrot will place between 4 to 7 eggs which it will brood for about 20 days. The red rumped- parrots will mot go out of the nest box whilst on eggs and not even human checking will make them leave their eggs alone. The eggs will hatch around 30 days after and take care to take away the parrots as soon as they are fledged or else the male will attack his own offspring.

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         The Weimaraner is a breed which was used at first for hunting. A Weimaraner can be loyal and can give love to his family. The Weimaraner has an elegant structure and athletic appearance. At the beginning their tails were docked to a third of its natural length at birth and dewclaws were removed but nowadays those dogs are shown with their natural tails.

         The coat of this breed is short, hard, and smooth at touch , and the eyes may be light amber, grey, or blue- grey. The coat may range from charcoal- blue to mouse – grey to silver- grey. The size of the males is between 63 to 68 cm while the females have between 58 to 63 cm. This breed does not heavy much according to their large structure. A Weimaraner carries its weight proudly and gives the appearance of a muscular, athletic dog.

         A Weimaraner can live in a apartment if is well trained because they have to consume their energy in this way. These dogs are not sociable towards strangers, but they can be loyal and give a lot of affection to their family.

         The also can give protection to their family and can be very territorial. They are highly intelligent, sensitive and problem- solving animals. This breed is known for having a penchant for stealing food from table and counter tops whenever given the chance.

         The owners should know that if the dogs do not consume their energy in a positive way, they will consume their energy by chewing house quarters and furniture. Sometimes this breed tolerates cats, as long as they are introduced to the cats as puppies.

         Another thing the owner must know is that these dogs insist on sleeping as close to them as possible. It is not uncommon to find the dog sleeping on the owner`s bed.

         Some Weimaraners suffer from severe separation anxiety. Manifestations of this behavior disorder include panicked efforts to rejoin the owner when separation occurs, excessive drooling, destructive behaviors, and associated injuries such as broken teeth or cut lips.

         The most common health issues the Weimaraners may suffer from are: elbow dysplasia, hypothyroidism, pituitary dwarfism, renal dysplasia, progressive retinal atrophy and so on.

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         The Kuvasz is a dog which has its origins in Hungary. At the beginning these dogs were used to guard, but lately these dogs are used as pets. The Kuvasz is a large dog which has a dense coat and is usually colored in white and can range from wavy to straight in texture. The skin pigmentation of this breed is dark, the nose is black and the eyes have an almond shape. Females have between 35 to 50 kg while males between 50 to 70 kg, which makes this breed look very powerful. The head is long with the eyes set slightly below the plane of the muzzle.

         When being a puppy, the dog looks exactly like ball with hair which makes it be a very cute “toy”. The Kuvasz has a light colored coat, medium hair and has a large stature. The Kuvasz is a very intelligent dog, very loyal to those who are very close to them. These dogs appreciate attention but can also be aloof or independent, particularly with strangers. These dogs which have their origins as a livestock guardian must be trained. They can protect their families because of their power and stature. A Kuvasz can be courageous, disciplined and stable, while hyperactivity, nervousness and shyness are to be faulted.

         This combination of intelligence, independence and protectiveness make obedience training and socialization necessities. They are not recommended for novices and those who do not have enough time to train and socialize them properly. The Kuvasz needs very close connection to his owner. Last but not least the owner must know if barking will be a problem at the home.

         A Kuvasz must to be brushed every two or three days because of its dense coat. To remove stubborn knots, is suggested to use a curry comb. Being a healthy breed which have a lifespan of 12 to 14 years , the Kuvasz are prone to developmental bone problems. For removing this problem, the dog must be well nutrition which assure him the necessary dose of calcium he needs every day.

         The hip dysplasia, a painful and potentially debilitating condition, is not uncommon to many large breeds. The nutrition should consist in calories and protein. Cooked bones should not be given to this breed because can cause serious injury to the dog`s mouth and digestive tract.

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         Boxer is a breed of medium size and short hair which developed in Germany. The coat of this breed is smooth at touch and fawn or brindled. Boxers have short skulls, square muzzle, very strong jaws and they can bite very hard because of their power.

         Boxers can be fawn or brindle , with or without white markings, which when unrestrained are conventionally named white Boxer. Fawn signifies a range of color, the tones of which can be distinguished variously as light tan or yellow, reddish tan, mahogany or stag and dark honey- blonde while brindle refers to a dog with black stripes on a fawn background. It also exists white boxers which have more than one- third of their coat covered with white markings. White Boxers have a higher risk of sunburn and associated skin cancers than colored Boxers this thing happening at human as well.

         This breed is very harmless in the family, is showing affection but distrustful of strangers. The Boxers are very bright and friendly of temperament at play but brave and determined when aroused. The intelligence of the dog and willing tractability make him an extremely desirable family dog and perky companion. Even if it exists a child in the family, the dog will be very careful with them and playful. It is an active breed , energetic and which can be very easy trained. Moreover, this breed is not aggressive or vicious but like any other dogs needs socialization.

         Like any other dogs, the boxer breed has numerous health issues such as: cancer, heart conditions such as Aortic Steno sis and Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy, hypothyroidism, hip dysplasia, and degenerative myelopathy and epilepsy, gastric dilatation and torsion, intestinal problems and last but not least allergies. The first cause why the dogs die is cancer, followed by old age, cardiac problems and gastrointestinal issues. Fortunately it exists some steps which must be followed as the breed to have a longer life: the owner of the dog must practice proper exercises every day. The average lifespan of the Boxers is between 10 to 13 years.

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         The Komondor is a large white colored Hungarian breed which has a long corded coat. This breed is a powerful one which has a natural guardian instinct. In Hungary, this breed is preserved and protected from modification.

         The Komondor is a large dog which has the body covered by a heavy, matted ,corded coat. Their bodies are robust, the muscles are strong and the legs are long. The lips and the nose of this breed is always black. The height of this breed depends, the females may have between 65cm to 70cm while the males may have between 70 cm to 80 cm. Another very important aspect is the height of this breed; the females may have between 40 kilos to 50 kilos while the males may have between 50 kilos to 60 kilos.

         The coat of the Komondor is long, thick, strikingly corded white one, which have about 20 to 27 cm long which resembles dreadlocks or a mop. When these dogs are puppies their cote is soft at touching while when they become adults their coat tends to curl. The temperament of this breed is like that of most livestock guarding dogs: it is calm when things are normal but it can be as well very defender. The Komondor is very affectionate with its family and gentle with the children. Moreover, this breed may live together with other family pets but is very intolerant to trespassers and teasing, and definitely is not a good breed for city life. This breed is very active at night, moving, patrolling places while in the daytime it will rest. People who are not familiar with this breed are frequently surprised by how quick and agile these dogs are.

         Like all other dogs, this breed must be trained, too. Their dressage must start from a young age such as 4 to 8 months. A dog can become obstinate when bores, so it is imperative that training sessions be upbeat at happy. Another very important thing which can`t be forgotten is socialization. If you give a proper environment and care, the dog is a responsible and loving one. They are calm, devoted and they can offer you love, unconditionally.

         This breed may suffer from cataract , bloat can be removed by not feeding the dog soon before or after practicing exercises. Another problem may be the external parasites due to the heavy coat of this breed. To control this situation, a skin check should be part of a regular grooming routine.

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         The Cockatoo belongs to the bird family Cacatuidae. The name of cockatoo is originated from Malay. The Cockatoos can be recognizable by their showy crests and curved bills.

         The plumage is less colorful than the plumage of other parrots, they generally have white, grey or black, and frequently with colored features in the crest, cheeks and tail.

         The Cockatoos` dies consists of seeds, tubers, corms, fruits, flowers and insects. They live in flocks, that is why when they go for food, they go in flocks.

         The Cockatoos have between 30 to 60 cm in length and between 300 to 1,200 g in weight. Like any parrots, the cockatoos have short legs ,strong claws and a waddling gait. Because of their large wings, the cockatoos can fly with the speed of 70 km/h.

         The Cockatoos use their “voice” when they want to recognize each other, when alerting other of predators , when indicating individual moods or when maintaining the cohesion of a flock.

         The Cockatoos are diurnal birds, and need daylight to find their food. They have also several characteristics methods of bathing: they may hang upside down or fly about in the rain, or flutter in wet leaves in the canopy.

         The Cockatoos` nests consists of sticks, wood chips and branches with leaves. The eggs are oval and initially white as their location makes camouflage unnecessary. Only 20% of eggs laid are infertile. The incubation depends on species size, the duration may be between 20 to 29 days.

         Like other parrots, the cockatoos can be afflicted by psittacoses beak and feather disease. The viral infection causes feather loss and beak malformation, and reduces the bird`s overall immunity.

         Many of the cockatoos have benefited greatly from anthropogenic changes to the landscape, with the great increase in reliable seed food sources and available water, and have also adapted well to a diet including foreign foodstuffs. Preponderantly forest- dwelling species have suffered greatly from habitat destruction; in the main , they appear to have a more specialized diet and have not been able to incorporate exotic food into their diet.

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         The Miniature Pinscher is a beautiful breed of dog which has his origins in Germany. The name of the dog refers to the ears of this breed which used to be cropped or pinched. The dogs which belong to this breed have very long legs and small body, which can make you laugh at the first sight. This breed measures only between 10 to 12.5 inches at the withers.

         The coat of this breed is short and smooth at touch, with colors, harmonized to most breed standards, of red, stag- red, and black or chocolate with tan or rust markings, increased with the blue and fawn. The Miniature Pinscher often has a docked tail and the owners frequently crop their ears.

         The Miniature pinscher is an energetic dog and friendly that thrives on owner interaction. This breed is a loyal one and must be socialized in order to be integrated into families, and get along moderately with other animals or with children. The dogs must be socialized when they are puppies because in this way they can co-exist and interact with other dogs as adults. This breed is very harmless in the family, is showing affection but distrustful of strangers. This protective instinct will manifest as nonstop barking and challenging postures.

         Being an energetic breed, these dogs will need exercises every day. Daily walks are not enough so the owners must practice exercises or they can take him to a dog parks. This breed is not a perfect choice for homes because they have too much energy, the bark and if you do not have enough time to practice with the dog, there will the a serious problem. So, if you still want this breed in an apartment , you should know that a daily 45 minutes plus exercise regiment is a must in order to have this dog.

         When playing with a child, the dog can be easily injured. This breed has a very dry skin and because of it, they have issues; to moderate these issues, the dog must be washed no more than 3 or 4 times a year. During off periods a wipe down with a dampened towel should be used. When they are taking for a walk on a cold weather, they must be protected as they don`t have any protection against cold weather. This rule must be applied to hot weather, as well. This breed is also prone to obesity, so the owner must be careful with the amount of food he will give to the dog.

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         The Chow Chow is a breed of dog which has its origins in Mongolia. The name Chow Chow is a Chinese slang for edible. The word chow means food in English, and the shipment of spices and mixed pickles from China became known as chow chow , as did a spicy pickle relish.

         The Chow Chow is a sturdily built dog which is square in profile with broad skull and small, triangular, erect ears which are rounded at the tip.

         The Chow Chow has a double coat which is smooth or rough. The fur is particularly thick around the neck. The Chow Chow may be colored in red, black, blue, cinnamon/ fawn, and cream. The eyes have an almond –shape, their tongue has an unusual color: blue- black/ purple and is very straight and very straight hind legs, resulting in a rather stilted gait. Their nose is black.

         Another different feature which is not common to other breeds id their curly tail. It has thick hair and lays curled on its back. The Chow Chow dogs are very loyal to their owners and will bond tightly to its master. That is why they give affection only to those who are used to , so new visitors should not press their physical attention upon the resistant Chow as it will not immediately accept strangers in the same way it does with its family.

         A Chow Chow can live in an apartment only if the owner is giving enough opportunity for regularly- scheduled physical activity every day. The owners of the Chow Chow still need to be prepared to take a Chow Chow for brisk daily walk, even if they have a fenced yard, in order to meet the dog`s needs for mental and physical stimulation. While the Chow Chow exhibits low energy for most of the day, it will crave routine time to explore and play to maintain a happy and content disposition.

         The Chow Chow dogs are most affected by elbow dysplasia. They can also suffer from hip dysplasia, thyroid disease, and ocular disorders. The lifespan of the Chow Chow is between 10 to 15 years. Unless the Chow Chow is kept engages, boredom sets in and the Chow Chow will simply walk away or refuse to engage.

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