The Poodle has a very intelligent history. The Poodle makes an excellent pet due to their low maintenance coat. The popularity of the Poodle has grown throughout the years. The Poodle has been known as one of the most intelligent of all canine breeds. The Poodle provides their owners with [...]

The Irish Terrier is a wonderful medium size dog that can live in an apartment as long as she is allowed frequent long walks. A properly fenced in yard would be ideal for this dog to get her exercise but pay attention to possibly burying a part of the fence [...]

The American Foxhound is loving, sweet and kind. They can be good with children and other dogs but they are hunters so do not trust them with other pets. They do not do well in apartments but can make a good family pet, they can adapt if started at an [...]

Two hours before writing this, I returned home from searching for my daughter’s lost dog. Her family had moved to a new area recently and the dog has not had time to become familiar with the new area other than his own yard. As we prepared to find him we [...]

If you’re an outdoors kind of person, and a dog owner, you may have considered bringing your dog along with you on a hike this summer. Humans have been hiking and trailing the various landscapes of the Earth with dogs as companions and guides for thousands and thousands of years. [...]

While keeping your pet healthy and happy, a pet owner needs to be aware of various gastrointestinal parasites and how to recognize them in your pet. One of the most common types of parasites pets suffer from is the roundworm. Roundworms can easily be passed from one pet to the [...]

Food allergies in dogs may be difficult to identify at times due to its symptoms being similar to other common ailments. The main symptoms of food allergies in dogs include general frequent itching (face, belly, etc), limb chewing, recurrent ear and skin infections, and signs of general discomfort like gastrointestinal [...]

Dogs require a lot of attention and some dogs can be extremely sensitive, which means they are not always best for small or young children. When you have children who want a pet there are several things you should consider. Below is a list of dog breeds that do well [...]

One of the most frequently asked question of new Papillon owners is: What do I feed it? First don’t feed Papillons or any other small dog just once a day! Papillons will eat only what they need if it is available to them.You should have their food available to them [...]

Originally a French word, the Bichon Frise dogs name literally means curly lap dog. It is a small breed of dog and a member of the non-sporting group. Originating from the Mediterranean, this breed of dog first came in the United States sometime around 1950s but became popular among dog [...]