Everyone loves the thought of coming home with a new cuddly puppy. But you must make sure that you pick the right breed for you and your family. You should also realize that taking home a new puppy is like adding a new member to your family and is a [...]
At one point or another, many dog owners will find that they are in need of someone to take care of their furry pal. You may need to go out of town on a business trip or you might just be getting away for a while. When you are gone, [...]
If you are considering looking for a Neapolitan Mastiff, there are definitely pros and cons that you should know about. Neapolitan Mastiffs are beautiful big dogs. They are very big, up to 170 pounds, with large flat heads, and a box-like body. They have wrinkled saggy skin around their face [...]
There are rules and regulations you must follow if you want to show your Shih Tzu or any breed of dog. Among those rules are: * To compete in conformation, your Shih Tzu or other breed of dog must be a purebred registered with a kennel club. * Purebred Shih [...]
Although big, working dogs are helpful in guarding the house, and protecting the family members, it is sometimes harmful with children around. Even if these dogs just mean to be playful, their heavy weight and big built may prove dangerous to kids. With kids around, miniature dogs are more preferable. [...]
Are you shopping for a new dog? If so, you will be able to choose from over one hundred different breeds. Each breed of dog is unique in their own way. Before you make a purchase you should look into what each breed has to offer, as well as what [...]
Breeding the Greyhound to become a race dog officially starts then when they are approximately twelve months old. Up until that age they were of course handled to get their “luring” training underway and their strength built up. But it is at that time when the Greyhound pup will be [...]
Dachshund (pronounced DAK sund) originated in Germany, during the 18th and 19th centuries, to hunt badgers. In fact, Dachshund means, ‘badger dog’ in German. Their unique size and shape made them the perfect hunting dog. Their small legs allowed them to burrow into the ground and their narrow bodies made [...]
Are you thinking of getting a small dog? Are you wondering what the most popular small dog breeds are? And why do so many people prefer a small dog? People get small dogs for various reasons. It could be they enjoy a small dog that is easier to handle, easier [...]
In this day of designer shoes, bags and clothing, the newest trend is “designer dogs”. There are Labradoodles, Goldendoodles, Pugles, Yorkipoos and many more. Did you know the Doberman was one of the first designer dogs? The Doberman is a dog of German descent, developed by Karl Freidrich Louis Dobermann [...]