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Buyer Beware – Choosing a Breeder

So, you are in the market for a dog. You have your eye on a specific breed, a purebred and not a mixed breed or designer dog. You know the common advice. It is simple. If you want a healthy, registered purebred dog, you need to purchase him or her from a breeder.

The advice is indeed sound. The problem, however, is not all breeders are on-the-up. They are…

Your Puppy’s Meal Plan

Some puppies will eat anything and everything. They will gulp down dog food like there is no tomorrow. Other pups are finicky eaters. They fuss and play with their food. Most are more interested in what you are eating. Yet, whatever their taste in food and no matter how bizarre their eating habits, all puppies require the same basic nutrition. It is up to you to creat…

Pet Loss – Mourning and Memorializing

When a pet dies, the effect can be very traumatic. Although everyone mourns differently, there is always a sense of great loss. A person can feel guilty, enshrouded in pain and suffering. While every one works through the process of grief at a different rate, there are ways to cope with and break thorough. Some help the person work their way back towards…

Senior Citizen Dogs and Their Health Problems

As your dog becomes a senior citizen, you are sure to notice the different physical and mental changes. Kiley is not a young pup anymore. The spring is missing. She sleeps more than she ever used to. There is white on her muzzle. Where did all the time go?

Some dogs age more rapidly than others do. It is a fact of life. We can pamper them, feed…

Five Common Skin Problems Affecting Your Pooch Part 2

Your favorite canine companion can suffer from a variety of skin problems. Most are easily treated. Some are difficult to cure. In the previous article we looked at 3 specific types of skin problems: atropic allergies, fleas and ticks and bacterial and yeast infections. In this article we will examine ear infections and mites.

Ear Infec…

Puppy Mill Is A Four-Letter Word

If there is one major blight upon the retail dog world, it is the existence of puppy mills. Puppy mill is a four-letter word. It is a blight on civilized society. It deprives many animals of a healthy, happy and long-lived existence.

Puppy Mills Described And Defined

Puppy mills are sometimes referred to as Puppy Farms. These are the equivalent of factor…

Complete Puppy Care – Housebreaking

When beginning housebreaking, it is important to keep in mind that until a puppy reaches just over six months old, he will have very limited control of his bodily functions. To that end, it is not uncommon for him to relieve himself at least once an hour.

The urge to relieve himself will intensify after periods of eating, playing, or sleeping. When you…

Sleeping Comfortably – Dog Beds

Every dog should have his or her bed – preferably, according to some people, not theirs. Today you can purchase from a wide selection of dog beds. They range from the plain and practical to the elaborate and decorative. There are dollar store types and designer beds.
If you shop around, you will be sure to find something in the style that suits your dog. If y…

No Place Like Home – In the Doghouse

Our house is our security blanket. It is where we escape from the outside world. Humans require this if they are to function within the wider context. Dogs, too, need to feel secure. They need some place to call their own. While many pets wander throughout the entire house, you will still find they favor one place. This is their hidey-hole. This is where t…

Dog Sporting Activities – Mutts Welcome: Disc dogs and Dock Diving

Whatever your dog likes to do, there is a sporting event, they will enjoy. Some dogs and their humans love competition. For mixed breeds and unregistered dogs, this can be a problem. Yet, if your dog is active and enjoys competing in something he or she loves, you might find an outlet for that fetish and energy. One of the f…

Fleas, Ticks and Mites, Dogs And Their Parasites

You will do your best to avoid it, but chances are your canine is going to run across the bane of his/her and your existence – parasites. The most common of these is the trio of fleas, ticks and mites. They all present special problems. Each also offers a varying degree of severity. For all of them preventive measures are the best way to combat…

Dog Treats for Your Valued Pet

Dogs have become such valued family members that it is not surprising, when it comes to dog treats, that there are almost as many to choose from as there are treats for us. Years ago the only treats we normally gave our pets were either soup bones or plain old dog cookies. Mans’ best friend has come a long way over the years. Most people treat their dogs li…

Dog Sports – Your Dog Can Participate in Canine Sporting Events & Competitions

Are you the sporty type that has considered starting an activity program for you and your dog to enjoy together? Would you like to see him catch a high-speed disc or retrieve a hidden ball thrown into a trial-area? Or maybe go through an obstacle course with tremendous accuracy?

If this interests you, then you 

On The Move – The Herding Group

The Herding Group is a relatively new addition to the categories established by the American and Canadian Kennel Clubs. It only dates from 1983. Until then, the canine members of the Herding Group were in the Working Group. This is why, when you look at earlier editions of any Official Publication of the American Kennel Club, you will not find this categoriza…