The Common Cold of Dogs: Kennel Cough


Posted May 14th, 2009 by JeffNenadic

If you have a puppy or a grown-up dog which you had purchased from the pet shop and it has bouts of constant coughing at regular times. It is highly possible that the new pet is suffering from the kennel cough.
The symptoms of kennel cough shall be bouts of severe persistent coughing which can end [...]



The Ancestry and the Social Ranking of Your Dog


Posted May 14th, 2009 by JeffNenadic

Social ranking, superiority and inferiority, domination and submission are common traits of human race. However, they do exist in animals and birds too. It is a common sight to see some dogs/wolves leading in a pack with others following meekly with their tails in-between their legs. It does make one wonder why do the meek [...]



The Bird Hunter From Hungary: The Hungarian Vizsla


Posted May 14th, 2009 by JeffNenadic

Around the 13th and 14th centuries, the breed Vizsla is considered to have come in Central Europe. It is Hungary’s national dog. They are hunting dogs. They have been used by the hunters to hunt birds.
The height of the breed from the shoulder varies from twenty-one inches to a maximum of twenty-four inches. Their weight [...]



The Dog Who Loves and Hates You: Shar Pei


Posted May 14th, 2009 by JeffNenadic

The descent of both the Shar Pei and the Chow Chow is supposed to be the same, because they both have black-blue tongue. They are also famous for their wrinkles. If you take the history of these dogs, it is said that, these dogs were used as guards in Chinese empires and after that they [...]



Working With Animals - Want To Help?


Posted May 14th, 2009 by MarkBottell

Britain truly is a nation of animal lovers, spending in excess of £520 million each year on new pets, and shelling out billions for their upkeep. We all love the zoo-oriented shows on television, but how many of us are willing to take the extra step of volunteering with animals and helping them in their [...]



The Ancestral Effect of the Wolves on Present Dogs Behavior


Posted May 14th, 2009 by JeffNenadic

You might have noticed that whenever dogs meet; they seem to study each other gestures, signs or body language before doing any action. If you observe, you might be able to recognize and distinguish the friendly and hostile meetings. Their body language speaks a lot and is their way of communicating their feelings or social [...]



Looking For a Good Family Dog?


Posted March 3rd, 2009 by LizzieNovotny

If you are looking for a good family dog, consider one of the hunting breeds. If you already own one you don’t need to read this! My husband and son hunt using our Vizsla pointers, Abby and Peaches. The intelligence and loyalty astounds me.. They even achieved couch status in the living room, much to [...]



Healthy Food For Healthy Dogs


Posted March 3rd, 2009 by LizzieNovotny

In order to eat healthy we must follow some very basic rules and stay away from foods that are full of fat, sugars, and preservatives. What we tend to forget is that the same should be done for our pets. Too often you will see a dog that is overweight from too much fat or [...]



Bark Control: Taking Control Over Nuisance Barking


Posted March 3rd, 2009 by JemJamey

Barking is your dog’s way of communicating with you and the rest of the world. As such, you can expect your dog to bark every now and then. However, if your dog barks incessantly even if you have attended to all his needs already, then this barking might have just become a habit to him. [...]



Advantages of Electric Dog Fence


Posted March 3rd, 2009 by JemJamey

Electric Dog Fence: The Key to Keeping Your Beautiful Garden Safe
There should be no reason for you to be torn over giving your dog free reign over your yard and protecting your beautiful garden where you have planted your prized roses and gardenias, where you have invested your sweat , time & money. This is [...]