3 Dogs and 2 Cats

The Lhasa Apso breed is in the non-sporting breed group.  They are more of an indoor dog.  They love to play games and become quite playful when doing so.  The Lhasa Apso is known to be one of the most affectionate breeds and this is why they make such great companions.  

They are very devoted and loyal to their loved ones but are very stubborn and want everything their way.  They have a heightened sense of hearing so they do make a great watch dog.  They do prefer being the only pet and demand lots of attention, as much as they can get.   The Lhasa Apso dogs  don’t like being left alone for long periods of time and will let you know it.  They do bite if frightened or angered so they aren’t the best dogs for children. 

The Lhasa Apso needs to be brushed daily to avoid any matting or tangling of the hair.  They need to be bathed on a regular basis and routine check-ups are neccesary as they tend to have eye and ear problems if not properly cared for.   The Lhasa Apso breed is great for people that live in apartments or condos since they love indoor activity.

The Vizsla is a medium sized hunting dog.  They have a short wirey coat and have a slender build with long straight legs.  They have a golden colored coat but the colors may vary. 

The Vizsla is a very smart dog and easily trained.  They are good with children and love to play.  They prefer to be active as much as possible.  Like many other dogs, the Vizsla dog breed needs a lot of excercise or they will become destructive in the home.  When left alone, they need to be entertained as well so they will not turn your belongings into their chew toys.  If they do not get the right amount of excercise; they may become very high strung and a bit neurotic. 

If you aren’t planning on excercising and being active everyday, the Vizsla would not be the right choice for you.  They need a good sized yard to play in and they don’t make good apartment dogs.  They prefer the outdoors. 

This breed has a life expectancy of up to 15 years and they are prone to hip dysplasia.  They can weigh anywhere from 40 to 60lbs.  They make great companions and are very loving and loyal.  They are not a high maintenance breed. 

It’s important that your kitten develops good litter box habits and here are a few ways that you can do that.

Start litter training your cat at about 3 weeks old.  They can usually teach themselves to use the litter box at this age but if moved to a new home, they may get a bit confused as to where to find their litter box.   If you find your kitten eliminating on the floor/carpet, pick him/her up immediately and place it in the litter box.  If you keep the litterbox nearby for easy access, you won’t have as many accidents.  They don’t control of their bladders like older cats do, the longer it takes for them to get to or find, the more likely they will just find somewhere else to go.  Just like with older cats, you can’t put the litterbox in the same area they eat in or else they will not use it.

Cats and kittens tend to be pretty picky when it comes to their litter box.  They don’t like strong scents, if you have a strong scented litter this may drive them away from the litterbox.

Since it’s important that the kitten feels comfortable using it’s litter box; you must make sure that nothing unpleasant or frightening happens near or around the litter box.  If you try scolding your kittens while in or near the litter box, they may start using other places in the house to go.  It’s up to you to keep it clean and comfortable for your kitten and this will help them develop good litter box habits.