What Is The Healthiest Dog Food For My Pooch

Well truth be told the jury is still out on this one. Some people swear that the raw meat diet is the healthiest dog food out there, others swear on home-made meals, while fewer (but others nonetheless) swear, live and breathe their commercial dog food.
Okay let’s break it down. For the longest time commercial dog [...]

The Basenji Dog

The Basenji dog also goes by the following names:

African Bush Dog
African Barkless Dog
Ango Angari
Congo Dog
Zande Dog

HISTORY
The modern dog breed known as the Basenji originated from The Democratic Republic of Congo formerly known as Zaire. However there is documented evidence that places Basenjis (or at least very similar looking dogs) in ancient Egypt circa 5000 years [...]

The Bloodhound Dog

Many people mistakenly think that the Bloodhound dog derives its name from an apparent blood lust, but nothing could be further from the truth. This dog breed actually got its name on account of its very specialized breeding and the blood in its name refers to the purity of its bloodlines.
The direct ancestor of the [...]

Japanese Chin

Japanese Chin Dog History
Although this Toy Dog breed goes by the name Japanese Chin many believe that it actually originated in China and was taken to Japan by Buddhist monks as far back as the 6th century. The Japanese Chin has variably been known at some time or other as either:

Japanese Spaniel
Japanese Pug
Japanese Chin

With respect [...]

Chesapeake Bay Retriever

The Chesapeake Bay Retriever is the sturdiest of all the retriever dog breeds; being much more strong-willed and protective than the other retriever breeds. In fact the chessie as it is affectionately known by its admirers and lovers of the breed has been described as “The greatest heavy-duty water dog America has ever seen….”
The breed [...]

How To Choose The Ideal Puppy

Puppies have developed their adult dog personality by 7 weeks of age. Find out here how to choose the puppy that will develop into the dog of your dreams using this simple yet effective procedure.

German Shepherd Dog Snap Profile

Energy Level
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Moderate

Exercise Needs
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Needs plenty of daily exercise and mental challenges

Playfulness
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This is more of a work oriented dog than play fellow

Affection Level
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The German Shepherd has a well balanced disposition

Friendliness Towards Other Dogs
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Wary of other dogs and can be domineering

Friendliness Towards Non-caninePets
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Gets along well with other pets in face of good socialization

Ease of Training
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3rd most intelligent [...]

Surprising Little-Known Facts About Puppy Training

When most people think of puppy training the first things that pop to mind are probably potty training and crate training and then after that the basics of dog training such as stay and sit. But in reality puppy training starts well before that even before you have got you puppy.
Puppy Training Starts With Mommy
There’s [...]

How To Select The Best Puppy From A Litter

Before you get your dog there are a couple of important points you need to cover. Such as deciding on the role your dog is going to play in your life. It is quite likely that you want a dog for any one of the following activities:

Protector
Companion
Herder
Hunting
Play buddy for the kids
Dog show performer

Luckily the various [...]

Keeshond

This dog breed has at some time or other also gone by any of the following names:

Dutch Barge Dog
Smiling Dutchman
Dutch Keeshond
Foxdog

Sometimes the Keeshond is referred to as the Wolfspitz or the Chien Loup by a growing school of thinkers who feel that it should be grouped together with the closely related and similar looking German [...]