As a cat or dog owner, you have probably heard about the importance of “worming” your pet and taking other steps to prevent parasitic infection. But, do you even know the type of parasite or parasites you are trying to protect your kitty or pooch from getting? There are actually [...]

Bichon Frise Care and Grooming Bichon Frise are a very sociable dog from the time that they are puppies on through adulthood. Bichon Frises have an easy, happy disposition. A Bichon Frisé (French, literally meaning Curly lap dog; often spelled Bichon Frise in English) is a small breed of dog. [...]

Although Barking is a natural behaviour, as it is a means of communication for the dog just like whining, howling and growling, too much barking do create stress and unnecessary pressure on you as the owner and the people living around you. In fact, there are some health investigation report [...]

For thousands of years now, dogs have been selectively bred to produce varieties with characteristics superior to their predecessors. At first, the breeding focused on the dog’s use, for example its hunting ability. This resulted in a vast diversity of dog breeds. But it did not stop there, later dogs [...]

As we see healthy and lovely dogs around, it really seemed so exciting and so much fun getting in-love to have one. It was really nice feelings to have a loyal companion and friend that’s always there to cheer you up. But before you decide what kind of dog want [...]

Luxating patella usually affects small or toy dogs such as Poodle or Pomeranian but this disease is also common in Labradors because of their bow-shaped legs. Luxating patella is a condition wherein the patella dislocates or moves out of its normal location and is usually evident between the ages of [...]

One of the main things to consider when selecting a dog breed, to ensure a long-lasting, happy relationship is the ability to match your requirements and expections with your new puppy’s own personailty and needs. Do You Have Children? Please bear in mind that a new puppy will require the [...]

You should consider a visit to a reputable breeder, should you decide to raise a purebred dog. You can opt to buy pedigree pups at pet shops or kennels, however, a breeder tends to have pups with good lineage and certificates. Finding the right breeder depends on the breed that [...]

Seborrheic Dermatitis is a dog skin disorder in which the outer layer of the skin and hair follicles are over productive. The disorder starts on the areas of the dog where the oil glands are the largest – including the scalp, face, and behind the ears. Caused by yeast called [...]

The Westminster Dog Show is a two-day extravaganza featuring more than 2,600 dogs and 165 breeds. You may be interested to know that the Westminster dog show is one of the oldest annual sporting events in the USA, second only to the Kentucky Derby. Today, the Westminster dog show is [...]