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  • Choosing dog breed, how to find the right dog for your family
    For the past ten years I’ve spent a great deal of my free time volunteering at a local no-kill animal shelter in Colorado. Many of the dogs that come through the doors are mixed breed, but there has been a steady increase of purebreds …
  • Caring for a pregnant dog
    In the same way that pregnant human moms have many changes their bodies are undergoing, so it is the same with pregnant dog moms. It is very important to become familiar with the necessary steps to take in caring for these “moms to be” …
  • Learn how to choose an hypoallergenic dog
    For people that love dogs, yet have allergic reactions to them, there is a simple alternative. If you can’t do without a four legged “friend,” choosing a hypoallergenic dog is the best alternative. For those who are scratching their heads, a hypoallergenic dog is …
  • The boxer, the basics
    Two German Mastiff type dogs- the Bullenbeiszer and the Barenbeiszer- were the Boxers’ ancestors and later, Bulldogs were added to this mix. Originally, these dogs were used for hunting and pulling carts and some were also cattle dogs. Because they easily learned tricks, some …
  • How to cure your puppys nipping habit
    If at any time you’ve been nipped by a young dog or puppy, you’ll know that those teeth can be as knife-like as ice picks. Depending on their breed, dogs typically possess a pretty impregnable hide and can nip and be nipped with comparative …