All dogs that have hair will shed, but some breeds do so more than others. If you want to prevent dog shedding problems, then you will have to practice good grooming habits. This is the best way to keep hair from ending up in your carpeting, furniture, or anywhere else [...]
The Irish Setter is an active, lovable dog. She is full of spirit and needs plenty of exercise. She is a watch dog but not a guard dog. She can get along with other dogs but it is best if she is socialized with other pets early on. She is [...]
When your dog jumps up at people to greet them he thinks he is being friendly. Unfortunately many of the people he jumps up at will invariably think your dog is demonstrating bad behaviour which they find annoying, dangerous or even frightening. In fairness it is easy to see how [...]
Are you worried that your dog doesn’t get enough exercise because of a weight problem and does he just sit around all day like a couch potato? If experts have discovered that exercise is key to human health and wellbeing, it is safe to say that your Dog will benefit [...]
Looking to save money on pet supplies without sacrificing quality? Rather than going to your local pet supplies store, discover the convenience, quality and cost savings of shopping online for pet supplies. Online pet supplies stores typically can offer higher quality products, yet are able to keep prices lower than [...]
In order to understand why your puppy doesn’t listen to you at times, you need to understand each stage of development a puppy goes through as it matures. Let’s take a look at the different stages, but before we do, keep in mind that these stages are generalizations – each [...]
Many dog owners wonder if a raw food diet for dogs is safe. First, let’s remind ourselves that dogs in the wild eat raw food. You may wonder why dogs in the wild don’t live as long as domesticated dogs. This, it is believed, has more to do with the [...]
German Shepherds were produced from breeds of herding and farm dogs from Wurtemburg, Thurginia, and Bavaria. In 1891 the Phylax Society was formed with the hopes of standardizing native German dogs. The group did not stay together for long but it did bring about the foundation from which German Shepherds [...]
There was a need in Argentina for a hunting and working dog, which could hunt and kill wild boar, pumas and other native predators, as well as guarding the owner, his flocks and his property. In the 1920’s no such dog existed, but the two Martinez brothers took up the [...]
A good diet and plenty of exercise are important to a dog’s health, but they can’t make a dog totally immune to illness. Early detection is the key to helping your dog overcome any health problem. If your pet’s stools become very loose, or you notice a marked decrease in [...]