Dogs seem to possess an unique ability to find mischief which may result in an injury. Working at the local vet clinic gave me an insiders perspective on the sheer creativity surrounding these accidents. There was a cocker spaniel who somehow managed to scramble up onto the counter, fell behind the …
Bred to guard nobilities great estates, the Bullmastiff was developed in Great Britain during the early 1800s. These dogs were the result of crossing the English Mastiff and Bulldog. The breed would chase and immobilize poachers on private lands. The Bullmastiff would catch the intruders without mauling them, and keep them pinned …
Are you considering adding a newdog to your family? If you have children or friends and relatives who visit your home frequently, you may be concerned about your dog becoming overly rough or aggressive with them. While any dog if not trained properly has the potential to be unfriendly, certain dog breeds innately tend to have gentle and friendly dispositions. If you …
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If you live in a quiet neighborhood without many dogs or in an apartment and want a dog of your own, you may be concerned about your newpet annoying the neighbors with incessant barking. If you want to avoid this potential problem, you may want to consider one of these unusually quiet dog breeds: The Whippet This sleek and graceful dog resembles …
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The Chinese Shar-pei is an ancient and rather unusual breed of dog with a distinctive appearance.. With its characteristic facial wrinkling and folds of loose skin, it gives the appearance of being a very old dog. This is not surprising since this breed dates back as far as 202 B.C. …
The death of a pet dog can be devastating to a dog owner. Dogs have become so much a part of the family that it can be no less devastating than the death of a human. If you have a friend who has recently experienced the death of a pet dog, what’s …
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They’re cute and so very cuddly. A puppy can be a joy to raise but is also a tremendous responsibility. For some people choosing an older dog makes more sense. Here are the advantages of choosing a puppy over an older dog and of choosing an older dog over a …
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A Few Simple Idea’s to Make Life Easier on the Dog Who Suffers from Hip and Joint Pain Many dogs suffer from hip and joint problems. Some are severe such as hip dysplasia and elbow dysplasia from poor breeding but others are just degenerative from age such as arthritis. Either …
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There Are Different Reasons Why Your Pet May Be Obese Obesity is one of the most common problems we see in our pets. Obesity in our animals can lead to a shorter life and a life that is more painful for them. It is said that about half the population …
It’s that time of year again. Spring break is just around the corner. You’ve made your plans. The hotel and plane tickets are booked. You’ve even started packing. Now there’s just one more thing to do-figure out who’s going to take care of man’s best friend while you’re gone. Many pet owners …
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