How do mats happen? What can we do to prevent them? And how to we get them out? Left in its natural state, the hair in our dog’s coat gets little tangles just from normal, daily activity. Just rolling and rooting around leads to tangles! Scratching also creates tangles. For [...]
There are quite a few clubs and associations in the United States devoted to the love of dogs and dogs themselves. Some are comprised of owners’ groups just looking to get together for off-leash events, training exhibitions, obedience training, or other casual events. But there are others, like the American [...]
The Yorkshire Terrier, or “Yorkie” breed, originated for hunting and ratting purposes. They were perfect for the job because they are small enough to work themselves into fox holes and badger burrows. Later on, the Yorkie puppy became extremely popular as a companion animal and pet due to its small [...]
In the United States, pets and their owners have one thing in common: too much food and too little exercise. With nutritious dog food abundant and palatable, a common cause of pet obesity isn’t the food itself but the feeding. Many pet owners are too eager to please. They don’t [...]
The Scottish Terrier tends to be a one person or several person dog. They prefer cooler climates and moderate exercise. Daily long walks or a properly fenced in yard will accommodate their exercise needs. They are known to be diggers and they will wander off, given a chance, so be [...]
The Shetland Sheepdog is a very popular dog because of her beauty and willingness to please. She is very trainable and makes a good watch dog. She can be kept in an apartment if she can get frequent long walks. She is generally good with other pets and dogs. She [...]
When you look at a boxer dog, you typically see shades of fawn and brindle. The shade of fawn ranges widely from yellow to light tan. It is possible for them to have a reddish tan, deer red, mahogany and dark honey blonde. When a boxer dog has rich color [...]
The dog’s tail stands for a kind of language. Although different kinds of dogs’ tails are different, they all express the similar meaning. When the dog sees its master, it often wags its tail. This means it is happy to see the master. When the tail is drooping, it means [...]
The thing about dogs is that they are the ultimate bringers of unconditional love, where we fickle humans will walk away when things get tough, a dog will remain loyal. Yet, how many people love their dogs as much as they are loved? To care for your dog all you [...]
Long-haired Chihuahuas are characterized by their by their smooth undercoat and long overcoat. The Long-haired Chihuahua is one of the two official versions of Chihuahuas recognized by the American Kennel Club. With its large eyes and erect ears, it is not difficult for people to mistake this version of the [...]