Do you want your dog to sit, stay, shake or stop using your expensive oriental rug to hide his little “gifts”? Read through this article to find tips that will help you accomplish those things you are having issues with. You may even teach him to clean up those accidents he did not mean to [...]
The Akbash is a breed of Turkish origin that is widely used as a sheep guardian in that country. Said to possess the speed of a sighthound and the strength of a mastiff, this formidable dog stands up to 34 inches tall at the shoulder, and can weigh as much as 140 pounds. The Akbash [...]
The Chinese Crested is a charming, alert and intelligent toy breed. They are perhaps best known as a hairless breed, but in fact there are two varieties, the “Hairless”, and the “Powderpuff”, which has a medium length topcoat, over a short and dense undercoat. The name is somewhat misleading, as the Chinese Crested originated, not [...]
Dog training is an area that different people will be approaching very differently. Some people may be confident trainers, whose dogs appear regularly in shows, while others might be new pet owners, struggling with a dog that is showing the effects of his troubled past. However, there are some key ideas everyone can benefit from [...]
Even though most of us think of cats and small-breed dogs with regards to house pets, there are lots of various other creatures which could become good and pleasurable companions: turtles, birds, fish, rabbits, ferrets, Guinea pigs, reptiles and so forth. Selecting a pet is a great duty, and also you ought to be cautious [...]
The Affenpinscher is a small dog of German origin, that has been around since the 16th century. These little dogs have a rough coat that can be gray, fawn, black and tan, gray and tan, or red in color. They have a ‘monkey-like’ expression and the name, Affenpinscher, actually means “monkey dog”. These dogs can [...]
Affectionately known as the “Chessie”, the Chesapeake Bay Retriever is an American breed with a fascinating history. The most widely accepted theory about the breeds origin is that it descends from two Newfoundland pups, rescued from a shipwreck in 1807. These puppies were crossed with local dogs, including Otterhounds, Flat-Coated Retrievers, and Curly-Coated Retrievers, and [...]
One of the great joys of dog ownership is the enthusiastic greeting your dog gives you when you arrive home. However, with some dogs this soon turns into a frenzy of barking, whining and jumping. In these cases the dog is most likely under-exercised or has anxiety or leadership issues. The good news is that [...]
The Chihuahua, or Chi as it’s sometimes affectionately called, is the world’s smallest dog breed. However this doesn’t extend to their attitude! These bold little dogs are energetic, feisty and confident, with an attitude much bigger than their physical stature. But they are also charming, affectionate and intelligent dogs who make excellent pets and tend [...]
The Brussels Griffon is a small breed of dog with a rather comical look and a personality to match. They have been described as resembling an Ewok from the Star Wars movies, and it’s not difficult to see why. With its large domed head, short muzzle, large, slightly protruding eyes, over-bite, and a tongue that [...]