Allowing your female dog to have puppies can be a great experience, but you need to understand the responsibility requirements. Overpopulation is a major problem. There many of both purebred and mixed dogs in shelters and pounds all over the world that must be euthanized every year. Unless your sure [...]
– Recognizing and Preventing Dog Aggression – There are several different types of canine aggression. The two most common ones are: 1. Aggression towards strangers When a dog’s nervous around strange people he’s jumpy and on the alert: either he can’t sit still and is constantly fidgeting, leaping at the [...]
As a dog owner, it is only natural that we all want the best for our best friend. You may have seen some of the recent dog food recalls that occurred after many dogs became seriously ill (many died) after eating certain commercial dog foods. The process of choosing quality [...]
As a pet owner, is it your job to ensure that you are giving good basic dog care to your pet? As a member of your family, you want your him or her to live a long and healthy life. Making sure that they are taken care of a good [...]
The Pointer is a dog on the go. She has a lot of energy and needs plenty of exercise. She keeps herself clean and does not require much coat maintenance. She generally gets along well with other dogs and can be socialized early with other pets. She generally likes children, [...]
There are several reasons why dog lovers would prefer golden retrievers over any other dog breed. For one, golden retrievers are reliable hunting partners. They are also a competitive show dog and a charming home pet. For those who intend to breed golden retrievers as a source of additional income, [...]
People are very aware of the nutrition that is contained in their own diet but sometimes we are not quite as aware of the quality of the food that we are feeding our pets. Dog foods are often commercial, high priced fillers that provide our best buddies with a full [...]
When shopping for dog breeders, it’s important to remember that they’re not all the same. Unfortunately, new and excited potential dog owners simply do not take time to learn information about dog breeders and end up purchasing a puppy from a backyard breeder or one of many puppy mills. Although [...]
The Chihuahua is considered the smallest dog in the world. She is smart, and an excellent choice for an apartment. She may not be good with very young children as she is fragile. She is a great companion and is generally happy to live with other pets. She is a [...]
Most of us who have animals know how attached we can become with our pets. And this is not just a simple feeling, this is real love towards this dog or cat for example. And the fun thing about this all, is that giving more love to your pet will [...]