Did you know that there are several breeds of dogs that can be adopted by people who are allergic to dogs? These animals are called hypoallergenic dogs. There is no dog you can label as totally non allergic, but these breeds tend to be lees prone to causing an allergic reaction in persons sensitive to [...]
The Havanese is an affectionate and friendly dog that is described as “playful, alert, trainable and intelligent with a sweet non-quarrelsome temperament”, by the AKC. This fun loving dog is ever ready to join in any kind of merry making in your house. He needs next to nothing to send his tail a wagging! He can [...]
The Havanese dog is the 142nd of the AKC (American Kennel Club) recognized breeds. The other names he is known by are Bichon Habanero White Cuban Spanish Silk Poodle Bichon Havanese The Havanese Silk Dog The Havanese belongs to the Toy group of dogs, according to the AKC classification. The life span of dog breeds in the Toy group is generally […]
Here are some behavioral attributes of the Miniature Schnauzer. He can make you laugh or he can make you sit up by his clever ways. Another special talent this dog has is that he is so conscious about your keep-fit regime… why else would he insist on taking you for a walk every day. All you have [...]
Gifting puppies is a great gesture that brings a lot of happiness both to the giver and the recipient. Just to help you choose better among the hundreds of breeds of dogs we present a series of articles telling you about different dog breeds. Today let’s have a look at the Miniature Schnauzer. The Mini Schnauzer has [...]
There are several effective measures that can be taken between two baths of your dog, to ensure that he is flea free. Between his baths Medicated Powder:Dust him with a mild medicated powder regularly. You can mix Diatomaceous Earth and Pyrethrum Dust in equal proportions to prepare a flea resistant powder for the dog. A word of [...]
The best defenses against fleas that a dog can have are good health and hygiene. Most dog owners strive to give these two gifts to their pets. But in spite of the greatest care, sometimes the fleas just come. What would you do then? Here are some simple yet effective remedies and prevention ideas to [...]
You love your pet dog with all his quaint habits and affectionate temperament. But are they some behavioral quirks that you wish your dog could get rid of? Here is a list of some not so good habits a dog may develop. It is up to you to train him with positive reinforcement and help diminish these tendencies. 1. [...]
On September 11th, in Paris, a dog (breed and age undisclosed) managed to create legal history. He ”barked furiously”, according to reports, at the suspected perpetrator of a crime (the killing of Scooby’s owner, a 59 year old lady), leading to what is reported as important evidence in the case. As the incident occured more tha […]
Dogs never had it so good! Just look at the variety of food available for them…. the food, the attractive packing, the freebies and coupons that come with it….. Yet there are so many write ups everywhere telling you that you should rather cook the meals for the dog than buy it. The reason why pet experts [...]