Dog owners are concerned about making sure their pets get the healthiest options available when it comes to dog food. Owners spend time and effort reading up on the optimum nutritional values in dog food and the alternatives. But few ever question the standards set by authorities who regulate the [...]
There is a big difference between an attack dog and a wild dog. Attack dogs are able to strike and then stop when ordered to do so by its master. They are obedient, following almost every command given. They have undergone extensive training in order to achieve its unique ability [...]
Years ago, it was unheard of to bring a hunting dog inside the house. Hunting dogs had “smelled blood” and were then relegated to the outdoors where they couldn’t attack members of the family. This is an old saying that is not true. Hunting dogs make excellent pets and should [...]
The Terrier Group includes those small but lively terrier breeds that were developed (mainly in Great Britain) to hunt small burrowing animals such as badgers, foxes, otters, rabbits and rats. The terrier often had to follow the prey underground and therefore, except for the Bull and Airedale Terriers, most terriers [...]
Owning a dog is undoubtedly a rewarding experience, and also one that requires a high level of commitment and time. Part of that commitment is financial, so whether you can comfortably cover the expenses associated with dog ownership for years to come should be determined prior to bringing your puppy [...]
This article is to inform people all over the world of the gentle nature and pure devotion of my personal favrite dog, the Great Dane. The Great Dane is a Gentle giant, loving companion, and the perfect companion for most whoi have the means of keeping this dog happy. Any [...]
Taking your dog on a hike with you can be an enjoyable experience, provided you have the right hiking gear to accommodate the both of you. Taking your best friend along shouldn’t bog you down with extra gear but you will need to consider where you are going and how [...]
Constipation doesn’t just happen to humans, but to animals as well. Dog constipation is no different from the disorder experienced by people. They too will have difficulty in expelling their poop. For those not familiar with the condition, it is the hardening of feces/poop in the colon, therefore making it [...]
The Ibizan Hound is a quiet, fast dog that needs to be raised inside with her human family. She can jump almost any fence at a standstill and will run for miles until she feels like coming home. They are clean, gentle dogs but may do poorly with other pets [...]
This breed was named for the Cavalier King, who ruled Great Britain in the 1700s. The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is usually a pampered house dog that requires frequent and careful combing and brushing to prevent matting. It is an ideal house pet and family companion that socializes well with [...]