We are extremely proud to launch our first and only line of frozen raw dog food. We encourage you to give it a try as it is the United States first and only complete line of USDA certified ORGANIC raw dog food. Most food out there is USDA inspected and approved but being organic really takes this raw dog food to the next level!

Pure, healthy and eco-true raw foods fulfill your pet’s instinctive cravings. PAW NATURAW uniquely sources organic and free range meats as locally as possible and always within the continental United States from small documented family farms.

Features of Paw Naturaw Organic, Raw, Frozen Diets for Pets

• MOSA/USDA Certified Organic, Raw, Frozen Diets for Dogs & Cats
• USA Certified Organic Meats, Organs, Fruits & Vegetables

• 100% Human-Grade Ingredients
• Holistic & Nutrient Rich Raw Food
• Pure Whole Foods
• Complete and Balanced for Dogs and Cats of All Life Stages
• Fortified with Highly Absorbable Mineral & Vitamin Supplements
• 100% Grain Free
• No Water Added
• Variety of 4 distinct organic protein sources which includes chicken, grass fed bison, turkey & beef

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Dog thinking: "If only I had a best bully stick to chew on. Oh well, this pump will have to do!"

No pet owner loves coming home after at hard day at work to find their dog has chewed their throw pillows, slippers, or left teeth marks on their coffee table legs. Not only does your home look like it has been hit by a wrecking ball, it can  be upsetting & costly as well. Dogs can chew up precious family heirlooms or get into something harmful & unsafe. The key to correcting this destructive behavior is getting to the root of matter.  Separation anxiety and boredom are the  #2 reasons why dogs become chewing machines & master destroyers.

1. Separation anxiety: The saying is true “absences makes the heart grow fonder” or in a dogs case makes them chew. Anxious dogs chew everything in sight to relieve stress and anxiety when you are away. When your dog chews he or she is saying in a destructive manner “I love you & miss you!”.  So, when you do leave for work  or to run errands don’t fuss over your dog this just makes it worse.

2. Boredom: Dogs are natural busy bodies and get bored very easily leaving your shoes as dismembered causalities and you left to clean up whats left of your leather soles. Their way of squelching their boredom is to chew, chew, chew some more. Nothing is safe from your dogs chompers, even if that inappropriate chew toy is your windowsill.

Giving your dog a proper outlet to release some of that pent up energy due to boredom is important. Keeping your dog properly exercised with a long walk, run or good game of fetch twice a day will help prevent your home from being torn apart and turned upside down by that four legged Hurricane Spike.  Find out what activities are best & fun for your dog and be diligent about scheduling it in everyday. Sometimes all your dog is barking for is a little TLC and quality time. If your dog knows his reward when you come through the door is a walk or run this will give him the will power to behave while you are out.

Like the saying goes "You are innocent till proven guilty". Well this does not hold true for our four legged friends. Those puppy eyes will get you every time, so remember to be stern when saying “No” . If you catch your dog in the act discipline right away and then offer a better chewing option.  When he does take the toy in his mouth make sure you praise him.

It is important to discipline at that moment, because  dogs do not have good memory and won’t understand later why they are being scolded. If you discover your dog has chewed an item but don't catch him in the act, it's too late to administer a correction. You may think that when your dogs cowers, runs away, or hide that he or she feels guilty. But truth be told dogs don't have a guilty concise all they know is that you have an angry tone of voice, body posture, or facial expression which makes them exhibit submissive behavior. Your dog doesn't know what he's done wrong; he only knows that you're upset. Therefore, punishment after the fact will not only fail to eliminate the undesirable behavior, but may provoke other undesirable behaviors, too.

Here are some tips that will help protect your dog and the home

1. Put away precious heirlooms- Dogs explore the world not just with their strong sense of smell but investigate their mouths and in the process may inflict damage and teeth marks. So, NEVER leave your valuables within paws or mouths reach of your dog. Where there's a will there is a way and dogs surely have the will to get anything off the counter or shelf. Dogs have a fascination with shoes, socks, Tupperware, wood and the list goes on.  To them anything within reach is fair game to play with or have a mid-afternoon snack or chew. Never give your dogs human objects to play with like shoes or socks if you don't won't him chewing & destroying other belongings.  It is important they understand their boundaries that human objects are not play or chew toys.

2. Have a Toy Chest- Keeping your dogs toy chest filled with his favorite play things will keep him or her preoccupied. Its important to rotate toys so they are not bored, dogs love variety.

3. Leave your dog in safe place- Confinement may be an option to keep your dog and possessions safe. You can crate your dog or restrict him to a particular area of the room.  Keep in mind that larger dogs may be able to chew free from crate, open doors and damage walls.

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Beautiful Lexie an American Foxhound Mix pondering her lineage.

American Foxhound

Height: Male 22 - 25" & Female 21 - 24"

Weight: Male 45 - 65 lb lbs & Female 40 - 60 lb

Coat: American Foxhounds have a medium-length coat that lies close to the body and has a hard texture, protecting the hound from brush and briars in the field. American Foxhounds have a close, hard, hound coat of medium length. Defects--A short thin coat, or of a soft quality.

Color: The coat comes in various colors.  Any tri-color with a saddle being the most common.

Appearance: Clearly athletic dog of stamina with sleek lines that are not overly refined. The legs of a Foxhound are very long and straight-boned. The foxhound’s chest is rather narrow. It has a long muzzle, and a large, domed skull. The dog is a Virginia Common pet. The ears are wide and low-set. The eyes are hazel or brown, and are large and wide-set. The coat is short and harsh. Overall, they are very similar to the Beagle, only standing higher and being larger. Their coats come in four colors: red, tri, black and tan, and blue.

Temperament: A true hunting dog, the American Foxhound is happiest in the field and on the trail. With its powerful sense of smell, this dog is easily distracted by various scents, and once it has decided to follow one you will have a difficult time calling it off. The breed hunts with the passion of a warrior, but is gentle, affectionate, and great with children in the home. With regard to strangers, the American Foxhound’s temperament can vary tremendously. Some dogs act in an extremely protective or guard-like manner while others will eagerly embrace an outsider. The American Foxhound has a long history of hunting in packs, and therefore gets along exceptionally well with other dogs; it also tends to be good with pets. This dog will bay and howl, and city living is therefore not recommended.

Health: The Life expectancy for an American Foxhound is about 10-13 years. This breed is not generally a breed that carries genetic disorders. Overfeeding these dogs can easily cause them to gain weight. A minor health risk in American Foxhounds is thrombocytopathy, or platelet disease. While dysplasia was largely unknown in Foxhounds, it is beginning to crop up occasionally, along with some eye issues. It is not typical or customary for Foxhound breeders to screen for any hereditary disorders at this time. The American Foxhound is an energetic breed. According to some veterinarians and trainers, it needs plenty of exercise, for example, a fairly long walk followed by a game of fetch.

Famous:

Washington’s home state, Virginia, claims the American Foxhound as its official state animal.

American Foxhounds are featured in the novel, The Hunter’s Horn by Harriette Simpson Arnow.

Lexie owned by April Miller

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A loyal barkhunt tail-wagging fan!

Hey, all my pup pals & Sherlock hounds do you know what's just around the corner. No, sorry to burst your bubble it is not a squirrel. But turn that frown upside down we have something even better. If you are already a huge tail-wagging fan then probably guessed it. Drumroll please...... as always back by popular demand its  #Barkhunt on twitter.com, so mark your calenders for this Sunday June 7th. Stayed tuned to see what bark-tastic & droolworthy prizes we will be offering & the rules. You don't won't to miss this!

Important News!!! Due to overwhelming demand Barkhunt and tons of tweets and bark mail will be moving the festivities to Sundays at 3 PM Eastern.  This should allow all of the hunters to play, without keeping those on the East Coast up past their bedtimes, and those on the West Coast will not have to rush home from work just to catch the first clue. So all you dog sleuths get ready to have some fun and win some great prizes worth barking about!

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Llewellin English Setter

History: It's a very specific, pure strain of "English Setter with bloodlines tracing back to the breeding program of nineteenth century sportsman R. L. Purcell Llewellin. Llewellin and Edward Laverack played a key role in the development of the breed. Llewellin's name has been irrevocably associated with those English Setters bred for field work."

Height: 22-24 inches  and are somewhat smaller than their English Setter counterparts who are around 23-26 inches.

Weight: Females 35-50 lbs & males 45-60 lbs on average

Coat: Single-coated (no undercoat) with hairs that are soft, fine, silky, and medium to long in length. Hair is feathered on the chest, back of all legs, ears and most noticeably on the tail.

Color:

Non-Belton: Usually predominantly white with colored body patches and ticking.

These dogs are born mostly white and any patches of coloring will be present at birth. As the dog ages the white areas become spotted, growing darker colored hairs called ticking. Ticking begins to develop shortly after birth and the dog is usually fully ticked by the time they are 6 months of age. Heavily ticked dogs may not end up being predominantly white as adults due to the large amount of ticking present, but are still considered non-belton types due to the body patches of color which were present at birth.

Belton: Predominantly white without body patches, only ticking.

These dogs are born completely white, but then as the dog ages the ticking begins to come in. Ticking intermingles with the white all over the body sometimes giving a roan appearance. True belton dogs have no body patches of color, only ticking.  Heavy ticking may give the appearance of more color than white.

Blanketed: Predominant body color other than white.

These dogs are born mostly black or chestnut with patches of white, the exact opposite of the non-belton type. Ticking will develop within the white patches shortly after birth and will be fully colored by the time they are 6 months of age. Do not be fooled by adult dogs that appear to be blanketed, but are rather only "heavily ticked". Heavily ticked dogs were still born predominantly white, so should not be considered "blanketed", rather they are non-belton types

Appearance: The coat is flat with light feathering of long length. They have a long, flowing coat that requires regular grooming.

The various speckled coat colours when occurring in English Setters are referred to as belton; valid combinations are white with black flecks (blue belton) or with orange flecks (orange belton— depending on the intensity of the color, they might be lemon belton or liver belton), or white with black and tan flecks (tricolour belton).

Temperament: The English Setter dog breed was developed as a hunter and thereby it is a lively and rather energetic dog that simply loves to run and indulge its hunting pedigree. This breed makes for a warm and affectionate dog that gets along admirably with children, other pets as well as dogs and even strangers. The English Setter can be strong willed & mischievous. In order to prevent the breed from becoming destructive or a nuisance it is necessary that the dog gets a substantial dose of exhaustive exercise outdoors each and every day. Inside they tend to be lower energy and love to be couch potatoes and lap dogs that love to cuddle.

Health: The Life expectancy for Llewellin English Setter is about 10-12 years. Overall, Llewellin Setters are a pretty healthy breed with very few genetic problems. They do not have any known specific types of cancer or eye diseases. But like any English Setter are prone to Canine Hip Dysplasia , deafness, Atopic Eczema, ear infections, food allergies & hypothyroidism.

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