Animal of the weekend!

What is the best pet anyone could have? It's energetic... It's strong it's a dog! What kind of dog you ask? A...... HUSKY!!!!

Pronunciation	Siberian Husky
Description	Siberian Huskies are strong, compact, working sled dogs. The medium sized head is in proportion to the body, with a muzzle that is equal in length to the skull, with a well defined stop. The color of the nose depends upon the color of the dog's coat. It is black in gray, tan or black dogs, liver in copper dogs and flesh-colored in pure white dogs. The medium sized, oval shaped eyes are moderately spaced and come in blue, brown, amber, or any combination thereof. Eyes can be half blue and half brown, (parti-eyed) or can have one blue eye and one brown eye (bi-eyed). The erect ears are triangular in shape, set high up on the head. The teeth meet in a scissors bite. The tail is carried over the back in a sickle curve, not curved to either side when the dog is excited. The large "snow shoe" feet have hair between the toes to help keep them warm and for gripping on ice. Dewclaws are sometimes removed. The medium length, double coat is thick and can withstand temperatures as low as -58 degrees to -76 degrees F ( -50 degrees to -60 degrees C). Coat colors include all from black to pure white, with or without markings on the head. The face mask and underbody are usually white, and the remaining coat any color. Examples of common colors are black and white, red and white, brown, gray and white, silver, wolf -gray, sable and white, red-orange with black tips, dark gray and white. Pie-bald is a very common coat pattern.
Temperament	Siberian Huskies are loving, gentle, playful, happy-go-lucky dogs who are fond of their families. Keen, docile, social, relaxed and rather casual. This is a high energy dog, especially when young. Good with children and friendly with strangers, they are not watchdogs, for they bark little and love everyone.  Huskies are very intelligent and trainable, but they will only obey a command if they see the human is stronger minded than themselves. If the handler does not display leadership, they will not see the point in obeying. Training takes patience, consistency and an understanding of the Arctic dog character. If you are not this dogs 100% firm, confident, consistent pack leader, he will take advantage, becoming willful and mischievous. Huskies make an excellent jogging companion, as long as it is not too hot. Huskies may be difficult to housebreak. This breed likes to howl and gets bored easily. Does not do well if left alone for a long period of time without a great deal of exercise before hand. A lonely Husky, or a Husky who does not get enough mental and physical exercise can be very destructive. Remember that the Husky is a  sled dog in heart and soul. They are good with other pets if they are raised with them from puppyhood. Huskies are thrifty eaters and need less food than you might expect. This breed likes to roam. Siberian Huskies can make wonderful companions for people who are aware of what to expect from these beautiful and intelligent animals and are willing to put the time and energy into them.
Height, Weight	Height:   Dogs 21-23½ inches (53-60cm.) Bitches 20-22 inches (51-56cm.) Weight:  Dogs 45-60 pounds (20½-27kg.) Bitches 35-50 pounds (16-22½kg.)
Health Problems	Prone to hip dysplasia, ectopy (displacement of the urethra), eye issues such as juvenile cataracts, PRA (primarily in male dogs), corneal dystrophy and crystalline corneal opacities. Breeders can get hip screenings from the OFA and eye screenings yearly from a canine opthamologist (AVCO) and register the exam through CERF and SHOR). Also prone to a skin issue known as zinc responsive dermatitis, which improves by giving a zinc supplements.
Living Conditions	They are not usually recommended for apartments, however they can live in apartments if well trained and properly exercised. Siberian Huskies are very active indoors and do best with a fenced-in large yard. Because of their heavy coats, these dogs prefer cool climates. One has to use common sense with respect to maintaining them in the heat by providing adequate shade and air conditioning. This breed prefers to live in packs.
Exercise	Siberian Huskies need a fair amount of exercise, including a daily walk or jog, but should not be excessively exercised in warm weather. They need a large yard with a high fence, but bury the wire at the base of the fence because they are likely to dig their way out and go off hunting.
Life Expectancy	About 12-15 years.
Grooming	The coat sheds heavily twice a year. During that time they need to be brushed and combed daily.
Origin	Siberian Huskies were used for centuries by the Chukchi Tribe, off the eastern Siberian peninsula to pull sleds, herd reindeer and as a watch dog. They were perfect working dogs for the harsh Siberian conditions: hardy, able to integrate into small packs, and quite happy to work for hours on end. The dogs have great stamina and are light weight. Native to Siberia, the Husky was brought to Alaska by fur traders in Malamute for arctic races because of their great speed. In 1908 Siberian Huskies were used for the first All-Alaskan Sweepstakes, an event where mushers take their dogs on a 408 mile long dogsled race. The dogs gained popularity in 1925 when there was a diphtheria epidemic in Nome, Alaska. Siberian Huskies were used to bring in the much needed medicine to the people. In the late early to mid 1900s Admiral Byrd used the dogs in his Antarctic Expeditions. During World War II the dogs served on the Army’s Arctic Search and Rescue Unit. The Siberian Huskies talents are sledding, carting and racing. The Siberian Husky was recognized by the AKC in 1930. It's long right? Yeah.... I get it..... But it's cool hah?hah? Ok.... Not funny (:I) By:Julia To: JULIA'S FOLLOWERS....

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Animal of the weekend!

Hi jammers!!! We are here to talk about a furry thing!

It can be any color

It can be very friendly

It's a cutie pie!

It's a.....................................

Drum role please!

HAMSTER!

What are hamsters good at? Being cute? I don't actually know....

But you can find out!

Warm blooded mammal in the rodent family. Nocturnal, up at night, sleeps during the day. There are many types of hamsters, but only a few types are kept as pets. The hamster is the most popular of the smaller rodents kept as a pet in many countries today. Unlike the mouse, a hamster is virtually tailless. The most popular variety of hamster, kept as pets and used in laboratories, are the golden (Syrian) hamsters. They come in cinnamon, cream and white. Goldens also come in the long haired variety called "teddy bear" hamsters.
Temperament	Hamsters make good beginner pets, as they are fairly easy to care for. They often have docile temperaments and have relatively clean habits. Hamsters are friendly and when handled often, they become quite tame. They are delightful to watch as they go about their daily housekeeping, food storing and exercise on their wheel. Some will show acknowledgement of their owners eagerly looking for treats when approached. A hamster who has not been handled enough while young may not be as friendly and may not wish to be held and may even bite. Where as a Hamster who has been handled frequently from a very young age usually remain docile and rarely bite. Those with docile temperaments and a history of not biting can simply be picked up by using one or both hands, and then held in both hands or in one hand holding it against the body. Be sure to pick a hamster with a good temperament. If you suddenly grab or startle the hamster, it may bite, and the bite may drawl blood. Hamsters should be gently handled, scooping them up and cradling them in the palms of your hands. The more a hamster is gently handled the tamer it will become. Many hamsters develop untrustworthy personalities and begin to bite because they have been handled roughly or suddenly disturbed or awakened. Caution should be used when approaching a hamster who's personality is unknown. You can wear gloves or gently wrap them in a small towel to pick them up. You can also encourage them into a Tupperware container to remove them from their cage. Hamsters who are known to bite and those with unknown personalities can also be picked up by the skin on the back of their neck. Hamsters have very loose skin, so be sure to get a lot of skin using your thumb, middle and index fingers, because a hamster can turn all the way around and bite the persons hand. Black Bear and Golden Hamsters are the easiest to tame. Hamster temperaments vary from breed to breed and depending on where you buy your hamster. In a lot of cases the hamsters in the pet stores are mass produced without any thought to temperament or health. For this reason you may want to consider looking into a hamster breeder or digging deep as to find out the origins of the pet store hamster. The hamster is nocturnal, meaning they are up at night and sleep during the day so keep in mind they may make noise at night with their gnawing and rustling around their cage. Hamsters have large incisor teeth that continually grow. They need to gnaw on things to wear down the teeth to prevent them from overgrowing. They have very poor eyesight but a keen sense of smell and excellent hearing. The Syrian (or Golden) Hamster, cannot be kept with other hamsters after 8–10 weeks of age. They may viciously fight resulting in either serious injury or death. Especially two adult female hamsters. Breeding females are larger than males and tend to be aggressive toward them. However the Russian Dwarf Hamster can sometimes be kept with other hamsters. Hamsters are not as demanding of attention as a rabbit, guinea pig, or rat. If the hamster is a child's pet, the child should be taught how to properly handle and care for the hamster. Hamsters should not be allowed to roam free around your house as there are lots of tiny places they can get into and you may have a hard time getting the little guy back again. They also like to chew, so if your hamster is lost for a period of time, it may chew your carpet or furniture. They can also get stepped on and if you have a cat or a dog, a loose hamster can be in great danger. Hamsters cannot see very well and they are not as sure footed and steady on their feet as some other animals. They can very easily fall off of furniture or tables and can really get hurt. Hamster balls are available in pet stores and should only be used with adult supervision.
Size	An adult hamster weighs roughly 90 - 150 gm. They are small about 3-5 inches (mouse like) and can fit in the palm of your hand.
Housing	There is a wide variety of cages and housing used for hamsters. Common caging used are 10-gallon tanks, Habitrails, stainless steel, and wire cages (some having multiple levels, with a plastic cat litter pan bottom for easy cleaning). Habitrail are fun for the hamsters. You can attach plastic see through tubes and tunnels making a great home for the hamster to roam. However keep in mind the more attachments you use the more you will have to clean. Cages should at least be 20 square inches of floor area per hamster, and a cage height of at least 6 inches. Since hamsters like to sleep during the day and are up all night you may want to keep the hamster cage in a livingroom or den rather than a bedroom so the night time noise is not bothersome. A wood or plastic house should be provided for the hamster to burrow in. The cage should have solid floors and relatively deep bedding.  Plenty of nesting material should always be provided. Toilet paper and paper towel tubes are great things to put into the cage for them to chew on and make their nest. Small cardboard boxes are also great. Common beddings used are toilet paper, shredded paper, processed corn cob, CareFRESH™, Sani-chips®, Gentle Touch™ and wood chips. Cotton or shredded tissue paper (Kleenex) is suitable nesting material. Some use cedar or pine chips, however it is said that neither of these should be used as they contain oils called phenols that can slowly cause liver and kidney failure. Some also say you should avoid any cotton or fiber type beddings sold as nesting material. The fibers do not break down in the hamster’s system and can get caught in their pouches or ingest them while eating. Be sure your hamsters cage is escape free. Hamsters are great escape artists! Once free, you may have a very hard time getting them back. They will chew on your wires, furniture, etc..... Hamsters rarely return to their cages on their own.
Clean-up	Hamsters should have their cage cleaned weekly. Un-cleaned cages can get quite smelly. Bedding should be kept clean.
Grooming	Hamsters do not require grooming, they take care of their own grooming needs.
Feeding	Hamsters can be fed hamster mix, found at the pet store or grocery store, lab blocks, sometimes called  rodent diet or rodent chow, fruits (introducing slowly to avoid diarrhea), Cheerios and bread can be given as a treat as can dog biskets.  Water should always be provided using a hanging bottle (found in pet stores). Bowls and dishes should not be used for water as the hamster will just spill and walk in them getting themselves and the inside of their cage wet. Hamsters have enormous expandable cheekpouches, which they use to carry food and bedding back to their burrow. They will hide a pile of food under the bedding and it it later at their own leisure.
Exercise	Hamsters should have an exercise wheel in their cage. Give a hamster an exercise wheel and it will take care of its own exercise needs. Hamsters can also be put into a hamster ball which you can put on your floor and the hamster will run around the house inside the ball. Providing long habit trails (plastic tubes which the hamster can run through) will give the hamster plenty of room to roam around. They enjoy tin cans opened at both ends (make sure there are NO sharp edges) and boxes with multiple openings through which they can crawl.
Life Expectancy	About 3 years
Health Problems	Hardy requiring few visits to the vet. "Teddy bear" hamsters and other genetic varieties tend to be much more susceptible to disease and sensitive to antibiotics and other drugs than the short haired golden hamster. When hamsters are under stress they can get diarrhea, which is called "wet bottom". Wet bottom is diarrhea, which looks almost like pee, shortly after they contract this they usually die.
Gestation	Hamsters are solitary animals and only come together for mating. Golden hamsters have to be separated after mating, otherwise the female may kill the male. The gestation period of the common hamster is 19-20 days and is 15 days for the Golden. They will have 4-12 babies at a time. Hamster babies are called hamster pups. A mother hamster is very maternal, and, if danger threatens, she will carry her babies away, either by putting them into her cheek pouches or laying them across the toothless area of her jaws. Hamster pups should not be touched for the first two weeks as the scent it leaves on the babies can confuse the mother causing her to abandon or even eat them as she mistakes them for someone elses babies. The babies are so tiny that you can also accidently hurt them. By the time they are two weeks old their eyes are open and they have a thick coat of fur. Mother hamsters wean their babies at about 3-4 weeks of age and the babies should be separated from the mother shortly after that. A female hamster is capable of having 2-3 litters a year.
Origin	Hamsters originated in the Middle East and southeastern Europe. The word 'rodent' is derived from the latin word 'rodere' which means 'to gnaw' and the word 'hamster' comes from the German word 'hamstern' which means 'to hoard' or 'to store', referring to the hamsters tendency to collect food in its pouches. Happy to help! by:WolfJulia

Journey book.

Hi jammers! So in the last post we were talking about the new things. I also heard there are journey books now! It's for oceans only! Anyways.... It's a book kind of looks like a sticker book. You need to swim across the oceans and find every thing there is... If I can I will get pictures of it.... Oh! And we got a new place on the oceans called Kani Cove. It's small and everything. But there is bad news and good news!  The good news is that now you can customize your pet!!! The bad news is.... There is no rare feature anymore! But the second good new is that soon we will be able to CHOOSE our pet's accessories!!!! Animal Jam is getting out of hand! And I've been noticing that jammers want to BE guides! But AQ has already chose all the guides!!! But here is how you can be one when there is no guide around


How to be a guide to help
1) First you can customize your character very unique! Try to put rare things on you! It will show that you have been here in a long time! (even if you weren't!)
2)You will need to find anyone that is new to jamaa! To know that... You click on the jammer name and than on the badges. Because when you start you just have color me rad! Or something like it...
4)Than if help them just say you were happy to help and call anytime!
5) if you see someone breaking the rules don't be afraid to report them before you talk to them NICELY not to do the wrong thing!


 By the way... Here is a picture of a aj guide! See how they are unique?
PS: you do NOT need to be a member.

Hi again!

Hi jammers! I I've been playing Animal Jam this whole time! Sorry if you missed the posts.... So, we are having a new event... It's called ''Animal of the week'' it's a event where every weekend I post something of animals like... Their pictures,Facts and abilities... Well. This whole time I discovered some thing new to jamaa! In the oceans we have pets. Angler fish and sea horse!!! A new animal also went to Jamaa! It's a turtle. And jammers have spotted lions around!!! If you want to be a lion you need a special card. You can find that card at ToyRus and SafeWay. And a message of some fellow old WOLF friends of mine. They say ''Joins My ___________ clan!'' Well.... I am getting so tired of it I am going to start making my own clan! Anyways... Journey books have been given to every one! Tell you more on the post Journey book.

Hi people!!! I just want to say,''Thank you'' to my dear sister!! I wish her the best and I love her, and always will!!


If she sees this she will know how much I love her!!!

Rosebud on AJ!!

Hi jammers!! Do you know Spooky Buddies???
Well... If you do, YOU KNOW ROSEBUD!!!
Hahaha!! The news is that rosebud is on AJ!!!
Her username is Spookybuddi!! She is so cool!
She is my friend there too... Sorry.... I think no picture today...Can't open the file so... Sorry!