Most of us have a cause we feel strongly about and we feel moved enough to support it. If you are a dog lover, then you might like to support dog charities and campaigning groups set up to bring hope and fight against canine diseases, cruelty or inequalities. Naturally, before you choose a charity for animal welfare, you may want to evaluate the Continue Reading

Brachycephalic dog breeds are short faced dogs without pointed muzzles; they can be described as having flat and squashed faces. Some people avoid keeping these dogs as pets since they are reputed to have breathing problems. Brachycephalic dogs also have lower tolerance to heat and tend to suffer from skin and eye issues. Small dog breeds with flat Continue Reading

Does your house smell of dog when the weather turns humid? Worry not-this is a common issue-one that has many solutions to fix. Pet parents are usually immune to dog smells but this is not the case with guests that visit. So here are some remedies and quick fixes to get rid of dog smell on carpet, couch and anywhere else Fido spends his Continue Reading

Throughout recorded history, humans have had an amazing association with dogs. Art from early Babylonian era show large mastiff type dogs that were probably valued for guarding capabilities and also as comrades in battles. The Egyptian God Anubis is depicted as having a human body with the head of a hound. So today I have compiled a list of famous Continue Reading

When we talk about dog breed classification, we often use terms like sight hounds, blood hounds, terriers, etc. In this case, the classification is done on the basis of dogs sharing common characteristics. The teacup and toy group include dogs with one overriding characteristic-they are all small despite the variety in their shapes and Continue Reading

Dog prices vary depending on the country you live in and the breeder from whom you buy your puppy. Costs also depend on the breed. Puppy mills sell puppies priced between $50 and $200 for most breeds but the same puppy would cost $500-$2000 at pet stores. The right price for most puppies is between $300 and $600 for most breeds but some rare breeds Continue Reading

There are many dog breeds that get along well with cats. However, no pet owner can be 100% sure if their cats and dogs will bond. So it is always important to slowly introduce the two in a neutral setting. Some small and large dog breeds are naturally good with cats; they form an instant bond with their feline companions. In general dog breeds like Continue Reading

I am a big proponent of dog insurance. One of my dogs had a spleen related injury and needed medical treatment that ran up to 1000’s of dollars. Thankfully, I had purchased insurance a few weeks before so the total out of pocket expense, after deductions, came to only a few hundred dollars. It is very common for dogs to be given up when the owners Continue Reading