While they are rightly considered one of the most intelligent dog breeds, training Border Collies can be quite a frustrating task if you don’t understand their particular traits and idiosyncrasies. It is often commented on the breed that you should never teach a Border Collie puppy a trick that you are not prepared to live…
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Information on dogs and puppies of Brittany
The Brittany Spaniel is basically a bird dog. It can make a good family pet and guard dog. He likes children and does well with other pets. You prefer to have plenty of space to exercise. It may be a poor choice for an apartment. A properly fenced area for exercise would be ideal. You…
Siberian Huskies: 10 Things Their Owners Should and Shouldn’t Do
Few other dog breeds are as impressive in appearance as the Siberian Husky. Their gentle temperament and playful nature make them excellent family pets, as long as you can provide them with the exercise and company they need. They are a truly unique breed with their toughness and weather resistant double layers, which protect their…
Siamese Cats – Do You Really Want One?
Are you ready and able to receive Siamese cats in your heart and in your home? Where should you start? With more personality. Siamese cats can require a lot of maintenance, more than most house cats. Don’t let this put you off, because when it comes to purebreds, they don’t require any major maintenance. In…
Are you thinking of a Neapolitan Mastiff?
If you are considering looking for a Neapolitan Mastiff, there are definitely pros and cons that you should know about. Neapolitan Mastiffs are beautiful large dogs. They are very large, weighing up to 170 pounds, have large flat heads and a box-shaped body. They have flabby and wrinkled skin around their face and neck. Some…
When can you start training an American Pitbull Terrier puppy on a spring pole?
We started training for spring polo by letting our pups play tug of war at their own comfort level. They will only pull so hard. If you only have one puppy, you can hold a tug of war toy and let him pull, don’t pull hard because you can make his teeth fall out. Once…
What you need to know about Rottweiler mixes
Rottweilers like to mix it up in many ways, which is one of the reasons why there are so many Rottweiler mixed breed dogs in the world today. The crossbreed that is most on the way to becoming its own breed is the Rotterman (Rottweiler and Doberman Pinscher). Rottweilers also seem to often interbreed with…
Will a Dalmatian be the best pet dog for you? The pros and cons
Learn why a Dalmatian will or will not be the best pet dog for you No matter what you’ve heard, Dalmatians make excellent pets. They are strong, energetic, intelligent and noble dogs. They mature slowly and have a somewhat strong will, so correct training is a must. Training them takes a lot of patience, but…
Bichon Frize – Perfect Apartment Dog?
The Bichon Frize is a white tassel of a dog with black eyes, eye rims and halos, lips, nose, and foot pads. Known for fewer barking problems than other small dogs, the Bichon Frize is a delightful pet dog, but you do have to adjust to certain routines in life as this particular breed needs…
How You Can Help Those Affected by Hurricane Harvey
As I write this in my office, I see images of people young and old, walking through floods with all their worldly possessions bagged in small boats or being carried in their hands. Some also hold their cats and dogs. I have seen news footage of older people sitting in nursing homes while awaiting rescue….