http://www.womensarticles.com en-us editorial@womensarticles.com A Shetland sheepdog is not a “mini-collie” but a distinct separate breed that actually has roots in the Border collie. A native of the Shetland Isles in far northern range of Scotland he was a dog developed to help on crofts, or small farms, where the... http://www.womensarticles.com/article_691233_54.html 21st November 2008 They are small in stature but big in heart. Developed to work on farms the Pembroke Welsh Corgi retains their herding instincts but can do more than herd. “Cruiser” completed the requirements for Tracking dog, Tracking Dog Excellent” and “Variable... http://www.womensarticles.com/article_691231_54.html 21st November 2008 The Maltese is seen as a ball of hair. Glamorous, difficult and dainty. The Greeks put up tombs for their dogs and a model was found in Egypt as well. They’ve been an aristocrat for 28 centuries, with documentations of the breed as early as 40 A.D. 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Long after the flowers have died, the last piece of wedding cake has been eaten and the band has stopped playing, the photogr... http://www.womensarticles.com/article_641354_41.html 18th September 2008 A trial separation is a period of time during which a couple separates without becoming actually divorced. In some instances, a trial separation does result in divorce, but that is not always the case. In some instances, a legal separation is merely a for... http://www.womensarticles.com/article_641353_41.html 18th September 2008 Saving money certainly is not easy, especially when there are so many different ways out there to spend money. Whether you are trying to put back money for a special purchase, a rainy day or just to make your money stretch a little bit further it is impor... http://www.womensarticles.com/article_641352_63.html 18th September 2008 Planning a wedding is certainly exciting. It can also be overwhelming for many couples. 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