The Hound Group includes dog breeds with a wonderful sense of smell and/or great athleticism. These breeds were developed to follow game either by sight or by smell. Sighthounds include the fast and streamlined Afghans, Greyhounds and Salukis. Sighthounds need lots of exercise but some breeds like the Borzoi, the [...]
Our senior dogs are living longer and healthier lives due to better nutrition, owner care and advances in veterinary medicine. Many toy breeds have a life expectancy well into their late teens or early twenties. Many larger breeds have doubled their life spans in the past few decades. What is [...]
As our dogs get older, they become subject to a number of age-related diseases such as canine diabetes. Diabetes in older dogs is a common metabolic disorder in which insufficient insulin is produced to process the amount of glucose required for energy. Alternatively the dog’s insulin receptors may be insensitive [...]
All dogs need grooming, but some dog breeds need a lot more grooming and dog grooming supplies than others. You may want a dog with a luxurious coat, but you may not be able to cope with the effort involved in keeping it clean and well groomed. If you don’t [...]
Most of you have heard about, read about or seen the new designer dogs. Some of you are probably wondering what the hype is all about. Some of you think they sound and look kind of cute and trendy. A few of you may actually be in the market to [...]
I am not even going to start hounding you on the millions of animals euthanized each year in shelters or that die on the streets. No one ever thinks this could happen to a litter they breed. I am going to tell you what makes a responsible breeder and the [...]
Good dog health is important to all dog owners. All pet owners want to ensure their dog has a happy and disease-free life. Dog health problems are either hereditary/congenital or acquired through injury or environmental conditions. This article is about inherited dog diseases and is intended to help you understand [...]
Breeding dogs requires a high level and responsible breeding program. Take this article as “breeding dogs for dummies” or “dog breeding 101” type of article. Let’s jump right into it. Breed Standards Breeds that exist are either UKC (United Kennel Club) or AKC (American kennel Club) registered and these are [...]
When you are puppy training biting is one of the first things that you will want to control. This could be a dangerous behavior as your dog grows because it may turn aggressive, so you need to train your puppy to stop biting. Your dog may end up getting into [...]
When we decide on a dog, there are some questions that need answering. First and foremost – which breed is suitable for our lifestyle? What kind of conditions we have available? Which breeds are suitable for us if we live in an apartment? A very important factor is the volume [...]