The boxer is a dignified and yet playful dog Often wary of strangers, they inspire incredible loyalty among those who have had one...

All breeds have their heroes – those dogs that stand out as exemplary examples of the breed and the Cocker Spaniel is no different...

Training Tips For All Dogs Dogs do not get the name “man’s best friend” for nothing Dogs make excellent hunting companions as well as pets...

Battlefield Dogs Not much is written about the heroics of early war dogs Even today's modern canine soldier is practically invisible to all but those who work with them side by side in the trenches...

Information on Shih Tzu is easy to find, but the facts may not always be right due to their long history...

Just like people, pets can also become overweight through a combination of poor diet, too much to eat, or lack of exercise...

The beagle is an oxymoronic dog They rank fifth on the 2007 AKC list of breeds - and yet have fallen off the top ten list in many cities, remaining third in Providence, R...

One of the health problems that badger dogs the most are parasite problems Dogs suffer from both internal and external parasites...

Many of us dog owners get really amazed to see our dogs scratching away to glory in spite of the fact that there is not a single flea on its body...

Every dog owner wants to ensure that his or her dog lives in the pink of health It is only natural for us to wish for our dogs’ good health because, after all, they are our best friends...

When it comes to keeping pets, owners must be very careful about nutrition If you have a dog, you have to ensure that your dog gets the best nutrition so that it lives healthy...

The discovery of N-acetylcarnosine, in the form of Can-C™ eye drops for the treatment and reversal of canine cataract has provided a safe and effective alternative to costly and risky eye surgery...

A puppy doesn’t really know that biting someone else actually hurts, because to her it's just another object to chew on or play with...

Hypothermia can kill your dog Although this is especially true of small-breed dogs, and dogs with very short hair, it can also happen to cold-weather dogs, such as Husky’s, Malamutes and Bernese Mountain dogs...

Apart from other dogs, what is the one thing that all dogs love virtually all the time You guessed it: food...

Hope for the opposite as we may, humans don’t enter this world on an even playing field Even excluding complex socioeconomic issues, inequality lurks in our medical charts: some of us are genetically predisposed for medical issues such as heart disease and certain cancers...

You’ve picked out the perfect puppy You spent hours on the internet, researching the right breed for you and your family...

The Golden Retriever is a perennial Top Ten popularity breed for many reasons The normally calm demeanor, active but gentle nature and eager to please attitude combine with intelligence and trainability...

The German Shepherd is a breed that brings different views from people Some say they are fearsome, threatening dogs that should be banned - and, unfortunately, in some areas this has been the case...

Hyperplasia of the prostate gland refers to an enlargement of the gland due to an increase in the number of cells in the gland...

As the dog grows older, it faces the risk of certain disorders These common occurrences in older dogs are capable of assuming life threatening proportions...

Obedience training can be done no matter what the age of the dog is However, aged dogs must be handled carefully...

Older dogs are most prone to arthritis and that’s the sad fact Arthritis in dogs is very similar to arthritis in humans...

If you have a pet dog at home, then you would be aware that dogs often communicate that they are in pain...

First references to Dalmatians as a breed of dogs are found in history since mid 18th century However, the breed was well known throughout the world long before the 18th century...

Unlike human beings, dogs do not have the ability to communicate that they are feeling ill Dogs are not even like children who can cry and indicate their discomfort...

Whether it is your barking dog or someone else’s, a barking dog is aggravating Little dogs have that yippy, yappy squealing voice that causes your ears to ring while the sheer volume of a big dog bark can almost take your breath away...

If you don’t already own a dog, it is important to choose the right breed for your family Deciding on getting a pet, much less what type of pet, is a very tough decision...

The Labrador Retriever is again the most popular AKC breed in the US...

Obedience Training is a very important excersize for both you and your pet It not only gives the pet owner peace of mind, but also helps to establish a strong bond between you and your pet...