A Han dynasty pottery fragment shows a wrinkly dog that may be a Shar Pei. Although the origins are unclear, the Shar Pei seems to have descended from Chow Chows. Shar Peis became the “must have” dog of the 1980’s because of their looks. However, their history shows they are [...]

The Boxer has its roots in Germany. They can be traced back to the sixteenth century and to two types of mastiff dogs known as Bullenbeiszer and Barenbeiszer. These breeds were then crossed with a Native Bavarian dog and then mated with an English bulldog. This is believed to be [...]

A recent Associated Press article in The Washington Post stunned cat and other pet owners who have animals with tracking implants. A series of highly accredited research studies, done over the last decade, have now been brought to light and show the same microchips or RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) devices [...]

Over the past 30 years I have seen almost every common ailment known to dogs. However, the one ailment that really bothered me was Dog Dry Skin. While this is not usually something that is health threatening, it is extremely annoying for me and my dog. I am constantly reminded [...]

A dog’s sense of smell is known to be acute, but don’t discount his sense of hearing! A dog’s hearing is crucial, and if he develops infections or can’t hear properly, you not only deprive him of all the delicious sounds in your house and neighborhood but you prevent him [...]

It was around 2,000 years ago when Beagle dogs first came into existence. In fact it has been depicted in various literature and paintings during the reign of Queen Elizabeth. Later in modern times, it has been the subject in film, television and comic books. Same with other breed of [...]

Wondering how plants can cause harm to your dog? Research says that there are some indoor and outdoor plants which are harmful to dogs. Unfortunately most of the dog owners do not accept to this fact. Some of the plants both indoors and outdoors are poisonous and toxic to the [...]

More likely thought of as being on a racetrack or the side of a bus, English Greyhounds, are probably one of the most ancient dogs. They are thought to date back as far as Egyptian times, but this cannot be proven. It is known that English Greyhounds were brought to [...]

Although we are unable to identify the exact time period in history when the Bassett Hound was created, some historians have noted that the first mention of this type of dog was found during 16th-century text that made mention to “short-legged dogs used for badger hunting. We also know that [...]

Bloat, also known as gastric dilatation, is a condition in dogs that can kill the dog in a matter of hours. Unlike in human where the person simply sits down and relaxes for a little while after feeling bloated and it will go away, when there is a bloat in [...]