The Cockapoo is also known as cockerpoo, spoodle and cockerdoodle. They have been popular in the United States since the 1950’s. The Cockapoo is what is known as a hybrid dog. They have the best qualities of the American Coker Spaniel and the Poodle (usually a minature or toy poodle). [...]
The trasition from a young pup to senior canine is a slow transition. Although it is natural, there are certain things you can do to help relieve or slow down some of the problems that come with your aging dog. These are natural normal signs of elderly dogs, and are [...]
Americans are getting into outdoor exercising in a big way especially with warmer weather on the horizon. Walking, jogging, cycling all are great ways to get the body in shape, lose some weight, and just enjoy the outdoors. Great cardiovascular workouts really help the old ticker keep going too. This [...]
When that sweet little puppy face is staring at you, begging you to take it home, it’s easy for rational thought to go out the window. And if that adorable face comes complete with a few face licks, you’re most likely already sold. The moment you’re being bombarded with wet [...]
One of the most difficult and heart-wrenching decisions many pet owners must face. . . How do you know when it is time for putting your dog to sleep? For over a year now you have seen a rapid decrease in Rover’s strength. He is not eating well, either. He’s [...]
Bella loves to be treated to a special doggy delicacy every now and then and I love indulging her with such pleasures. Anyone who has ever owned a dog has a pretty good idea what their favorite pooch likes to snack on. Now days we have an infinite amount of [...]
Large dogs like a Labrador dog are more prone to Osteochondritis Dissecans because of its body size and weight. A Labrador dog has long bone and this bone has the tendency to develop cracks in the cartilage as it grows. This crack usually affects the weight bearing surface and may [...]
Choosing your dogs food is one of the most important decisions you will make regarding his health. I used to spend ages trying to work out which was the best brand to feed my dog, nearly as long as trying to work out what to feed the family. I must [...]
In popular culture, anyone would see several references of Great Dane dogs: from Hanna-Barbera’s Scooby-Doo and Astro of the Jetsons to Einstein in Disney’s Oliver & Company and Duke and Turk of the Swiss Family Robinson. That’s not all, there’s still Ace from Batman Beyond, G.B. Stern’s The Ugly Dachshund [...]
The Saint Bernard can even be kept in an apartment if walked often. They are better suited to a fenced in enclosure for exercise. They are said to be easy to train. It might be a good idea to obedience train early as this breed becomes very large and can [...]