The Great Pyrenees makes a good watch dog and guard dog. They are wary of strangers, both man and beast. They need plenty of exercise and are not suitable for an apartment. A properly fenced in yard or acreage would be ideal. They may tend to wander so they should [...]
Like humans, dogs suffer from a wide array of physical illnesses and aliments. No matter how much effort a dog owner can put in to take care of his dog’s health, there will be times that your dog will fall sick during the whole of his life. It is almost [...]
Don’t be fooled by the size. If you think that the smaller the dog, the easier to manage, then you are wrong. As the matter of fact, Chihuahuas require the most detailed and delicate care compared to other large dogs. Here are 5 important issues every owner should know, in [...]
When you are in the market for a dog, there are more considerations that must be taken than temperament. Choosing the right dog breed is important for many reasons, because it can give you an idea of what size pet you will be able to deal with, what type of [...]
Do you make a lot of trips to the vet’s office? Do you spend your hard-earned money on vet bills because your dog suffers from chronic ailments? Give your dog or cat the nutrition he needs, and chances are you can spend your money on other things rather than giving [...]
As your dog grows older, the muscles of the colon and rectum may lose some of their ability to propel and expel feces adequately during a bowel movement. Reduction in stomach and intestinal digestive secretions can produce a bulkier, firmer stool as can diets very high in dry food content [...]
Dogs are considered as man’s best friend. Owning one involves a lot of responsibility. Feeding is not enough. You must also groom, watch its health and diet, clean up after it and most importantly, give it some tender loving care. There are many places you can get a good dog. [...]
The Sporting Group includes pointers, setters, retrievers and many spaniels. This group of fairly active dogs is composed of a wide variety of breeds, which were developed to aid hunters by finding, flushing out and retrieving game. Members of this group all need a fair amount of exercise but you [...]
Those of you who hope a golden retriever but aren’t ready to go through the trials and tribulations of a puppy, should look into adopting an elderly dog, older retrievers are mature, and prove to be great in homes where they need to spend a quality amount of time by [...]
Dogs are great pets, always pleased to see their owners with this showing by the wag of their tails; they do not complain and are a way to de-stress form everyday life. Many owners find walking their dog one of the most relaxing things they can do and will enjoy [...]