The mark to be aimed at in dog breeding is improvement – improvement of your own stock, improvement in the quality of the puppies which you raise, and finally, improvement of the breed itself. Many owners argue against the purebred dog. They maintain that mongrels must be smarter than thoroughbred [...]
As dog owners, people should pay close attention to their pets for signs of illness. An arthritic dog has a hard time getting around. The dog may walk with a stiff and hobbling gait. The dog may no longer be interested in playing with dog toys, walking or any other [...]
The English Setter is a calm dog indoors but very active outside. She needs plenty of exercise. A properly fenced in yard would help her get her exercise but she is a digger and climber so beware when designing her enclosure. She can tend to be a barker so be [...]
BATHING YOUR DOG THE CORRECT WAY Bathing a dog needs to be given more emphasis. This is because of the fact that if you are careless in bathing, the animal may end up having some infections. For example, if you don’t close the ears with large cotton ball, the water [...]
A Border Terrier puppy might be a good choice for you and your family if you are looking for a feisty, lively and loving family pet. You’ll certainly have a dog that will provide you and your children with hours of amusement and exercise. The border terrier is an uncomplicated [...]
The Komondor is a gorgeous sheep dog from Hungary where she was bred to fight off bears and wolves. This is a no nonsense dog that makes a serious watch dog and guard dog. She is not a barker and her ears do not move much so she may not [...]
A clean doggy really is a happy doggy. Just ask your favorite pet! Ok, I know you can not really ask him or her, but some simple observation on your part can tell you their answer. Regular grooming has different advantages, both for your pet and you. It gives you [...]
Dog breeds such as Labradors and Basset Hounds are prone to ear problems because of their long, floppy ears. Air is trapped inside when the ears fold and covers the ear canal. Organisms causing various ear problems grow best in this warm moist ear canal. Regular check up and cleaning [...]
Dear Dog Lover and Friend We all love our dogs and would do anything to help them and to ensure their short time with us is enjoyable. Look at my two dogs, Sheba and Cassie, in the photographs, at their loving eyes and we know that they will do anything [...]
When you think of Beagles, you probably picture a pack of these little guys baying at the top of their lungs as they race after a fox or rabbit. While it is true that these dogs are popular hunting dogs and have been used to hunt for several centuries, they [...]