Choosing the Right Dog for Your Home and Lifestyle
You’ve been thinking of owning a pet, and you’re finally ready to go out and get one. After much deliberation, you’ve settled on a dog. But, what kind of dog should you get? Canine companions come in all shapes and sizes, and they have different personalities and...
Dog Breeds – The Working Dogs. Intelligent, Alert, Friendly and Large
Dog Breeds – The Working Dogs. Intelligent, Alert, Friendly and Large Canines in the Working Group are medium to extremely large sized dogs. From performing avalanche and water rescues to protecting property, these dogs have been invaluable assets to...
Dog Breeds – Sporting Dogs Beautiful, Smart and Versatile
Dog Breeds – Sporting Dogs Beautiful, Smart and Versatile Sporting dogs were developed to aid their masters in hunting small game. They are some of the most beautiful of dog breeds and thrive on vigorous activity. These intelligent animals do best with two...
Dog Breeds – Herding Dogs
In the late 1800s, was by the American Kennel Club acknowledged the dog group known as “Herding”. Before, herd dogs were considered as working dogs, but their unique type of work and abilities earned them a subgroup of their own. The instinct that makes a...
Types of Hound Dogs from Basset to Zyler Hounds
Centuries of Instinct and Enhanced Senses – Perhaps no group of dogs have contributed more to idioms in the English language than the Hound Group. More often read in novels than heard in speech is “hangdog expression” which refers to the often...
Dog Collars with Lights, Names and Numbers and More Cool Ideas
Sometimes we like to do something a little special for our pets. In the case of buying something a little different for our dogs, we may decide to go with a designer dog collar. Here are a few note about designer collars, and some things to consider if you plan on...
Finding A Great Sitter For Your Pet
Most pet owners who can’t take their pets with them when they travel don’t want to put them in a kennel or have them boarded at the local vet. By hiring a professional, experienced pet sitter, your pet will remain in the comfort of her own home, saving her from the...
12 Emergency Preparedness Tips for Responsible Pet Lovers
A while back, the world watched as the people of New Orleans desperately tried to survive the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, the catalyst for the breaking of the city’s levees. Many of those in New Orleans, like those in other hurricane-prone areas, refused to...
Ten Essential Summer Travel Tips For Your Pet
With summer on the horizon, travelers are eagerly beginning to make their vacation and summer travel plans. For many travelers, leaving their pets behind – at home with a pet sitter or in a kennel – is simply not an option. Fortunately, traveling with pets is becoming...
Tips and Check List for Adopting A Dog From The Animal Shelter
Before going to the local animal shelter to adopt your new dog or puppy, make a list of what you want as far as physical and behavioral traits apply. Determine the type of dog that you have in mind. Are you looking for a big dog or a small dog? A puppy or an adult...
Dog Grooming 101 – Tips for Keeping Your Canine Healthy and Looking Good
If you’re like most dog “parents,” you want your dog to feel good, but you also want him to look good. To be his beautiful best, your canine companion needs proper grooming, and that means more than just a casual brushing occasionally. If you invest time and attention...
All About the Terrier Group of Dogs
Named for “terra” or earth, terrier breeds were developed to eradicate vermin around homes and on farms. These dogs were trained to dig into burrows to kill small pray and to chase and kill rodents to protect grain bins. These short legged breeds were fast...
Designer Dogs Breeds – Why the Controversy?
Stylishly Snobby or Shelter Adoption? You are the proud owner of a designer dog if your dog’s breed has an “oodle” or a “poo” in it. Question is – did you pay a breeder up to $2500 or visit your local shelter? In the past ten years,...
Ultimate Guide to the Best Breeds of Dogs For Children
A child’s dog is a friend who’s always in the mood to play; a companion who loves you even though you’ve been bad; a cure for being alone who will walk by your side or run by your bike mile after mile. From a good dog, a child can learn valuable life...