The Australian Shepherd is a working sheep and farm dog that might do quite poorly in an apartment. They are vigorous dogs with high intelligence that were bred to think and work. They require at the least, a properly fenced in enclosure and at the best, a farm to run [...]
The Havanese comes from Cuba where they were pampered lap dogs. They love people and are not above learning tricks to amuse us. They are known to be very obedient and they get along well with other dogs and pets. They are very tuned into their human family and like [...]
The American Staffordshire terrier is a lover not a fighter. This dog is bred to be a loving companion and loyal protector. Even though the muscular stocky builds makes the dog look like a prizefighter, the breeding has produced more of a show dog than a fighter. The American Staffordshire [...]
As the name implies, hip dysplasia is an ailment affecting the hip joints in dogs. It is commonly found among large breed dogs and sometimes in smaller breeds. It is readily seen in breeds that are pure more than in mixed breeds. Breeds such as the Great Dane, Labrador and [...]
As a dog-owner, have you ever thought twice about the actual nutritional value of the food and treats you are feeding your dog? If you are concerned about the health of your pet and loyal companion, you should be more aware of what the ingredients are in the dog food [...]
The Labrador Retriever is the most popular dog breed in the United States so there are lots of good things to say about them. They will do ok in an apartment as long as they can be walked frequently. They do like lots of exercise. If it is possible for [...]
Apart from other dogs, what is the one thing that all dogs love virtually all the time? You guessed it: food! Dogs are very much like people in that they eat out of necessity, boredom, interest, nutritional compulsions, and sometimes; by mistake. Even the most well-trained dog could be subject [...]
Store-Bought,>The massive pet food recall of 2007 had millions of dog owners terrified that they had unwittingly been poisoning their beloved pets. If you and your dog survived that frightening time, you have undoubtedly been more careful in your choice of dog foods ever since. But how is the average [...]
Buying A Dog? How To Make Sure You Choose The Right Dog For You. So you’re thinking of buying a dog. Great idea… as long as you do your homework first. Have you researched dog breed information to find out what breed will fit best with your lifestyle? “Dogs were [...]
The American Eskimo Dog is loving, alert, beautiful, agile, highly intelligent, friendly, social, curious and strong. She makes an excellent protective watch dog but is not threatening or aggressive. It has a white or cream straight outer coat, with dense undercoat. There is a lion appearance as the coat is [...]