Boxer dogs were developed from an old breed known as the Brabanter Bullenbeisser from Belgium, which was used to hunt wild boar. The Brabanters were cross-bred with the early version of the English Bulldogs in 1830, and the cross-breeding came up with the Boxers most of us adore nowadays. Boxer [...]
The Bull Mastiff is thought to be a mix between the English Mastiff and the Old English Bulldog. It is believed that the original reason for creating this breed was to hunt down poachers. Today the Bull Mastiffs are a common family dog giving companionship and enjoyment to many families. [...]
Known as man’s best friend, Dogs are the most loved domesticated animals in the world. Having a dog or puppy in a family is quite exciting for that family. But just having a dog or a puppy is not all. One should also pay attention to training his/her dog properly [...]
Most dogs will begin to be less active and will self-exercise less as they age. Some breeds are naturally more likely to gain weight and be couch dogs rather than active pets, so it is important to help them eat only the food they need, not all that they want. [...]
The world is divided into two types of people, those who love dogs and the heartless empty shells (resembling humans) that do not love dogs. (A large percentage of the latter are commonly known as cat people. Ewww).If you are a dog lover and you have made the unfortunate mistake [...]
The Gordon Setter makes a great dog for the farm or suburban living. She needs too much exercise for an apartment. A properly fenced in exercise enclosure or acreage is ideal. She should be under your control at all times as she likes to roam. She can tend to be [...]
There are certain diseases that dog’s can have during their lives that can cause many problems in their overall health. With hypothyroidism in dogs their endocrine system tends to suffer the most. The endocrine system regulates things like temperature, weight, memory, muscles, and a few other things. We are going [...]
In training dogs, the most important tool you have to acquire is the dog training collar. This type of collar is the very fundamental tool used to train your dog some basic tricks as well as sport dog training, obedience training, and even expanded training without having to hire the [...]
A Good Dog Food Despite what the label may claim, many of the dog foods available are not a good source of nutrition for your dog and some are actually harmful. The dog owner assumes that since the dog food label reads: ‘complete and balanced’, ‘premium’, ‘Healthy’, or ‘high protein’ [...]
Perhaps the most famous puppies in the United Kingdom and the United States, Labrador puppies are more than just adorable and cute. They are a very affectionate and charming breed. They can easily blend in your family if properly trained. Housebreaking a Labrador is not a difficult task if you [...]