Most dog owners would never feed their dogs anything harmful, and most are becoming more informed about the dangers of certain foods. Yet despite several recent cases where commercial dog food has been responsible for the death of dogs, people still continue to feed these products to their pets. Why? Because they don’t believe there [...]
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The Chesapeake Bay Retriever or “Chessie”, as it is affectionately known, is a genuine American breed with an interesting history. In 1807 a British vessel was shipwrecked off the Maryland coast, and among those rescued were two Newfoundland puppies. The ship’s captain gave the puppies as a gift to his rescuers and they were later [...]
A dog training program is not something to jump into lightly. Dogs require firm and consistent guidance to learn the behaviors their owners want to teach them. It is therefore important to plan out your training regimen thoroughly before you begin. This article will provide you with some points to consider in your planning. Use [...]
A delightful little toy dog that is highly alert and intelligent, the Chinese Crested is best known as a hairless dog. However, there is another variant, known as the Powderpuff, that has a medium length coat. The name is somewhat misleading, as the Chinese Crested originated, not in China, but in Africa. These African hairless [...]
Dogs are wonderful pets to have. Not only are they loyal but they are also very helpful in various ways. Dogs can make you feel more secure, keep you company, and help the disabled do things more easily. However, for all their good qualities, dogs really can’t successfully take care of themselves in your home. [...]