Ian Surridge

Labrador Retrievers as Working dogs

Labradors were intended to be working dogs from day one. When the Earl of Malmesbury imported the St John’s dog in the early 19th century and started the development of the Lab, it was as a working dog. He wanted to use these dogs for retrieving waterfowl... Read >

Labrador Retriever Colors

Labrador Retrievers come in a number of different colors, from black and tan to brindle and almost anything in between, but there are only three colors that are recognized by the kennel unions around the world. These are black, chocolate and yellow. That... Read >

The world of dogs as seen from a dog lovers perspective.

The world of dog involved people can be divided into two basic groups. The dog owners of this world and the breeders who supply those dog owners. Dog owners can further be divided up as follows:- Those who want dogs as companions or family pets, those ... Read >

The mythical miniature Labrador Retriever

Up until about a year ago I had never heard the term “miniature Labrador Retriever”, I was intrigued and wanted to know more so I started to do research on the net. I found sites that told of this animal, it gave standards that had to be adhered to in ord... Read >

Labrador Retrievers, my best friends

I have had Labs in my life for the last three decades and they have given me nothing but loyalty, love and absolute pleasure. I have watched them around my children and around my grandchildren, the eye prodding hair pulling and general climbing all over t... Read >

Health Problems of Labrador Retrievers

A breed’s history is responsible for a large number of problems as well as all the good things that it has been bred for, so too for the Labrador Retriever. This breed is still very young in evolutionary terms, it was only recognized for the first time by... Read >

Using the correct candle wick

Using the correct candle wick. The primary purpose of a candle wick is to supply the correct amount of fuel (candle wax) to the flame for burning, in effect, the fuel supply system. If you would like a candle that burns with a clean constant flame, a... Read >

History of Candles

www.candlemakersite.com History of Candles Most of us think about candles as a romantic item, they create a soothing atmosphere which is conducive to relaxation and romance, but to a large amount of less fortunate people in this world, they are still ... Read >

Soy Candles

www.candlemakersite.com Soy Candles Soy candles are made from soy wax, this is a form of processed soybean oil. Soy wax was invented in 1992 by Michael Richards as an alternative to beeswax which , because of its scarcity is very expensive, Soy candle... Read >

Candle wax

www.candlemakersite.com Candle wax Knowledge about candle wax is vitally important if you are to succeed in the art of candle making, there are a number of types of candle wax to choose from when you first start making candles, and they all have th... Read >

Simple Candle Making

Simple Candle Making BY Ian Michael Bring a little light into your life with a candle or two, there is nothing quite as satisfying as making something practical for your own use, and candle making epitomises that satisfaction. Firstly, you will need ... Read >