Dogfighting is a violent, cruel practice that perpetuates abuses beyond our wildest imaginations on dogs across the world. Consider one story, as told to a reporter in 2003: “…he found an animal with bite marks and dried scabs on her head. The dog had been doused with a flammable liquid, set on fire and flames […]
Dogs are fantastic animals. However, it’s important to remember that they are still animals. Dogs can bite. That is a simple and high-level fact of life, irrespective of reasoning and circumstance. I have always lived in a house with at least one dog. Luckily, I have never been maliciously bitten by a dog. Of course, […]
Looking for a dog that can bring even the big wild game down to its knees? If so, look no further and opt for mountain cur dog. This working dog was bred mainly to hunt all the big and small animals, including squirrels, badgers, raccoons, and even wild, bloodthirsty bears, making them the best sheepdog […]
A long time ago, I was a pet sitter as well as a writer. It took some of the dogs about two minutes to size me up and know exactly who was in charge. They pulled me into bushes and across fields and streets. One pulled me into the side of her house as she […]
When you first got your delightful dog, did you actually realize how challenging training was going to be? Lots of people just assume it comes naturally – or at least, they hope it does. But it takes work – a lot of work – especially when your dog can be a bit stubborn! If training […]
Like you, your pet may also have sensitive skin, which, if handled carelessly, may cause severe skin irritation, blister formation, and nasty breakout. Having such a sensitive dog, you can’t go with any random dog collar, instead, you have to do thorough research to find out what would work out for him. Like many other […]
Despite their stocky size and large build, Pitbulls make great house dogs. They are actually quite popular for their playful nature, tenderness, loyalty, and affection. It’s true that sometimes, it gets challenging to control this powerhouse of energy and excitement but never let this stop you from praising your pooch’s unending loyalty and silly personality. […]
Americans keep no secrets about their best friends. According to the American Pet Product Association, pet ownership is still rising, and the battle between dog owners and cat owners is one where all parties win. Dogs are wonderful companion animals. The Labrador Retriever still rules but the German Shepherd, Golden Retriever, and breeds like the […]
Friendly and affectionate with their bristling bushy beards, eyebrows, and great personalities to boot, this is the Parti Schnauzer. Now I was fortunate to grow up with my parent’s Standard Schnauzer, Bruno, who became a loyal playmate for my sister and me. Patient, yes, we used to dress him up, and even-tempered, he surpassed all […]
Often mistaken for a poodle, the Irish Water Spaniel is one of the oldest and rarer breeds of spaniel today. With their distinctive top-knot and strikingly liver-colored coat, this breed is undoubtedly no poodle, although thanks in part to their origins shrouded in folklore and mystery, there may be a poodle ancestor lurking in the […]