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By Jay Schindler

 These days, Persian cats are among the most popular breeds of cat. Well known for their gentle and sweet personalities and their long hair, Persian cats have very attractive features. They are great companions for virtually anyone, and not very demanding. Unlike other breeds, such as the Siamese breed, Persian breeds need very little attention.

Although white is the color normally associated with Persian cats, they actually come in a variety of other colors as well. During competitions, they are divided into seven color divisions - solid, silver and gold, tabby, shaded and smoke, particolor, bicolor, and Himalayan. No matter what color of Persian cat it may be, they are best noticed during competitions by their long and flowing coats.

Persian cats should always be kept inside of the house, to protect their coat. If they travel outside, they can easily damage their coat. They will also need to be brushed daily with a metal comb, or their coat can become tangled, which will lead to hairballs. You’ll need to bathe your Persian cat on a regular basis as well, to help protect his coat. Bathing works best when the cat is young, as it will get him used to it. Bathing should never be overlooked, as it will keep your cats coat looking clean and healthy. Although some breeds can maintain their coats on their own, Persians can’t. Their fur is long and dense and you’ll need to groom them daily to ensure their coat stays healthy.

The Persian breed is gentle and sweet, getting along great with everyone - including kids. They have a pleasant voice that is always good to hear. Using their voice and their eyes, they can communicate very well with their owners. They are very playful, yet they don’t require a lot of attention. They love attention however, and love being admired. Unlike other cats, they don’t climb and jump much at all. They aren’t destructive either; they just love being admired and lying around. A majority of the time, Persian cats love to bask in the sun and show others just how beautiful they truly are.

Although most breeds can be kept indoors or outside, Persian cats should always be kept inside and never allowed to go outside of the house. Keeping them inside with protect their coats and also keep diseases and common parasites away from them as well. You won’t have to worry about cars or dogs either if you keep your pet inside. To ensure that your Persian pet stays healthy, you should always take him to the vet on an annual basis. If cared for properly, such as grooming, shots, and checkups, Persian cats can live as long as 20 years. One thing you’ll need to be aware of that’s common with Persians is their eyes. Their eyes are very big and can sometimes be too much for the cat to clean. This is a common healthy problem with the breed, and should be checked on a regular basis to ensure that it doesn’t get out of control.

When you compare Persians to other breeds, you’ll notice that the Persians are among the easiest to keep. You don’t have to worry about things like jumping or climbing, as Persians don’t like to do either. All you’ll need to do is feed your cat and groom him or him on a daily basis. Even though grooming can be quite a bit of work in the long run - it’s well worth it when you have a healthy an beautiful Persian cat.

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How to Draw Expressive Cartoons
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 Basic Steps For Drawing Simple And Expressive Cartoons

Cartoons are satirical or humorous drawing that is generally drawn on a piece of paper. People who have an interest in drawing cartoons should know some of the basic elements for drawing cartoons. At first, one should decide whether his cartoon is of a person or animal. Sometimes the cartoonist draws the cartoons of both human beings and animals. After deciding the subject, he should decide the personality of the character. Tracing the personality of his cartoon can help him to easily figure out the gestures of the cartoon.

Cartoon dog is one of the most popular cartoon animals. There are some simple steps for drawing cartoons that are expressive in a simple way. The first step for drawing a cartoon dog is to divide the basic parts of the dog. One should draw the oval shape first which would become the base head of the dog. Then beside it, one needs to draw another oval shape which would be the muzzle of the dog. On the second oval, one needs to draw a smaller oval for making the nose of the dog.

After making the three oval shapes one should draw the eyes. The right eye should be larger than the left eye and the size of the right pupil should also be larger than the left. Then one can make the mouth, couple of teeth and tongue. To give a decent look to the cartoon dog one should draw floppy ears of the dog. After completing these steps, one should erase the unnecessary lines from the sketch to make it appear more realistic. One can add color if it is necessary.

To make a cartoon one needs to know five basic steps. One should understand the whole story that his cartoon characters would narrate. Then one should draw the gestures and characters of the cartoon in such a way that it resembles the mood and personality of the characters. The characters should be sketched in such a way that they can be animated easily. Detailed characters take much time to animate and so one should try to avoid detailed characters.

After framing the story and the characters, one should frame the story boarding. It should be done tactfully so that one can understand the complete story with the progress of the plot. If the cartoon is meant for any audio-visual medium then one should select suitable sound for the cartoon. As the animation style affects the cartoon highly one should do it at last and he should give complete attention to his work.

In the renaissance period as well as during the middle age people treated cartoon as fine art. They were completely different from modern cartoons. Modern cartoons are only single drawing supported by small caption written in a balloon. Captions can also be written on the space beneath the cartoon. Some of the famous cartoonists of the world are Mel Calman, Chon Day, Charles Barsotti, Gary Larson, Charles Addamas and Peter Arno who is named as the father of the gag cartoons. To know more on cartoons one can visit teachmecartoons.com.

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You Can Have Turtles As Pets
By Jay Schindler

 While many people find exotic pets to be cool, many pet owners are still quite reluctant to veer away from having dogs and cats as their animal companions. The thought of having exotic pets seems so out-of-this-world when one thinks of the special care needed for such unusual critters. However, such isn’t really true since not all exotic pets are hard to keep. Some may even be easier to maintain than typical pets. One example of easy-to-keep exotic pets are box turtles.

When buying box turtles it is best to avoid doing it during the cold seasons as box turtles hibernate during such times. Box turtles tend to be stressed during the winter due to the dehydration and starvation that comes with hibernation.

A good box turtle would feel solid and weighty when you pick it up. Check for its strong reflexes by gently tugging its hind leg and seeing if it quickly and strongly pulls its legs away. The face and limbs should have no swellings, the eyes should be alert and clear. There should be no discolorations or slime on the shell. There should be no secretions coming from the mouth and nose. There should be no breaks, cracks, or overgrowths in the beak. Common sense would usually help one find the tell-tale signs of bad condition.

Boxed turtles live well both indoors and outdoors. They just need an enclosure that allows them enough space to live in. The enclosure should be at lest 36 by 12 inches and have a wall high enough to keep the turtle from climbing out. Box turtles prefer living on slightly moistened potting soil that have no coarse substrates that may damage their shells. There should be enough water for the turtle to dip in and climb out as it wants. For cold areas, there should be a heat source such as a heating pad to regulate the temperature.

Box turtles need only to be fed once every morning for youngsters, and every other day for adults. Box turtles need a balanced diet that contains both animal and plant materials. Varied vegetables are good when combined with canned dog food are usually recommended for the turtles. Other owners feed box turtles with mashed chicken liver, earthworms, slugs and small insects.

Keeping box turtles as exotic pets may be a good decision for many. They are easy to live with and easy to maintain. It is also very enjoyable to witness these creatures grow and live.

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