There are various reasons why dog owners purposely breed their Labrador Retrievers. One reason is that their dog is up to breed standard and they want to produce a litter. Some dog owners want to improve the breed. In some instances unknown to the owner, breeding may also took place [...]
Is Your Dog Shelter a Haven or a Hell Anyone who has visited a dog shelter or dog pound may well have become concerned as to the condition of the dogs in the facility, the conditions the dogs are living in and the administration of the dog shelter. If you [...]
Domestication of canines was accomplished by humans thousands of years ago. Many think that the world’s first dogs were tamed wolves, as dogs share many biological traits with wolves. First of all they look very much alike and their actions are similar. They both have highly developed sense of smell [...]
The French Mastiff is the common name for Dogue de Bordeaux or Bordeaux Bulldog. This amazing breed is thought to have descended from the Greek and Roman Molossus and brought to Europe by the Alans. This dog has had many uses over its long history, such as war dog, guardian [...]
A person who has diabetes won’t be able to produce or utilize insulin efficiently. Insulin is a hormone that is needed for the glucose management. An obvious sign would be increased levels of sugar, dizziness, and thirst. Another symptom would include “sweetness in breath”. Some may find that to be [...]
Today there are many styles of collars to choose from. Choosing a style depends on the size and personality of your dog, and the expectation that you have for training your dog. For most breeds of dogs, a traditional nylon or leather dog collar will be more than enough. There [...]
A few short years ago, feeding your dog was so much easier as compared to today’s nutritional advice. I remember when my father’s dog ate whatever the whole family would eat, including apple cobbler! In addition to table scraps, he also enjoyed eating commercial dog food. My father’s dog had [...]
I recently was in the vet’s office with one of my dogs. There was a man there who had brought his young dog in for a check-up. His dog was of a breed that is often considered aggressive. He stood near the counter with his dog on leash. His dog [...]
Genetics In addition to breed predilection, there appears to be a genetic link to this disease. The incidence is closely correlated to the depth and width of the dog’s chest. The greater the chest depth/width ratio, the greater the risk of bloat. Several different genes from the parents determine these [...]
Natural dog food is actually not the same as organic dog food and this can be very hard to differentiate. You should know that the natural foods are actually not held to the same standards as the organic foods. Natural dog food is a great option to give dogs. Especially [...]