Lassie, the popular series on television has made the Collie a recognizable breed to many. The Collie is noted for it’s intelligence and deep affection for the family. Appearance – The Collie was originally bred to help with sheep herding and still exhibit a strong, protective instinct. Their guarding skills [...]
It’s>If you’re a dog owner who lives in a climate where it gets extremely cold, then you must protect your dog. Just like you wouldn’t go outside without a coat, it is absolutely paramount that you prepare your dog for the cold weather as well. Here are some tips: First [...]
In the United States, one common canine disease is dog heartworm. Dog heartworm was first discovered in 1856. Heartworms in dogs are often found residing in the dog’s heart and the major blood vessels. The heartworms in dogs can seriously prevent a dog’s heart from functioning properly. In worst cases, [...]
When buying a dog from a breeder there are many pitfalls to watch out for. Below is list of items that will help guide you in your decision. 1. Written Guarantee: Good breeders provide written guarantees against genetic disease. It is essential to get a guarantee on the hips and [...]
Are you considering the idea of owning a Scottish terrier? And you want to have a clue about what Scottish terrier dogs are like with the view of obtaining one, training it and keeping it as your faithful pet. When people refer to Scottish terrier dogs, or Scotties as we [...]
For those of you who are thinking about keeping a pet dog, it would be a good idea for you to consider keeping a Labrador retriever dog for a pet. The popularity of this breed is on the rise and there are several good reasons for this including this breed’s [...]
Have you ever passed by a pet store only to turn around and walk back to stare at the antics of an adorable bundle of fluff. When this happens you may find yourself in the pet store looking into the idea of how to adopt a puppy. Once you have [...]
Anyone who’s ever owned a puppy knows how common, and annoying, worms can be. Most worms set up home inside your puppy’s digestive system, but some worms invade other, more critical organs such as the heart. Having worms can cause all kinds of problems for a puppy, ranging from vomiting [...]
In addition to roundworms and tapeworms, canine hookworms are also common parasites. These internal parasites are about three millimeters long, but suck a lot of blood. They live in the small intestine and attach themselves to the walls using their teeth. Although these worms can affect grown dogs, they usually [...]
What is so great about having a dog? Well, dog lovers have the answer to this question. Not dog lovers are always wondering about it. For all dog lovers having a little fur ball running around the house and discovering all those new tricks that there are to learn is [...]