Dog Training Is A Must For A Happy Dog

Why Bother with Dog Training?
1. A well-trained dog is a delight to have and be around.
2. A well-trained dog is safe around people and other pets
3. A well-trained dog is safe off-leash!
4. A well-trained dog doesn’t soil the house
5. A well-trained dog heeds your commands
6. A well-trained dog spends more time with his family and [...]

Powerdogs-Presa Canario

The Presa Canario dog which also goes by any one of the following names:

Canary dog
Perro de Presa Canario
Dogo Canario
Canary mastiff

…is certainly not a dog for the faint of heart or the novice dog owner. The Presa Canario hails from the Canary Islands a place to which the Canary bird owes its name but contrary to [...]

Dog Fight; The Best Way To Stop One!

In comparison to a wolf or a big cat (especially big cats) dogs generally have spectacularly wimpy jaws and pretty small teeth! That said I’ll be the first to concede that a dog’s “wimpy” teeth will slice through human flesh like a searing hot knife slicing through butter!
You see the thing is…we humans have pathetically [...]

How To Choose The Perfect Puppy

Do Your Research; In Other Words Don’t Turn Your Dog Into Another Rescue Statistic!
This seems pretty obvious but I think it really has to be said. Make an honest and objective assessment of the kind of person you are and then do your due diligence (homework/research) to match your personality type to the appropriate dog [...]

The Very Dark Disturbing Face Of Show Dog Breeding

I stumbled upon this video quite by accident and to say that it is shocking is an understatement.
Viewer Beware!
This video is not for the faint of heart! Some scenes and images are quite graphic and disturbing. The video itself is about 60 minutes long but zips by quickly because there is never a dull moment.
Further [...]

Manchester Terrier Dog Breed

Unsurprisingly the Manchester Terrier dog breed owes its roots to the city of Manchester located in north western England. The Manchester Terrier, which at first glance looks like a miniature Doberman Pinscher, once held the rather lofty title of “English Gentleman’s Terrier” and for a while was known as such or more simply as the [...]

Catalan Sheepdog

The Catalan Sheepdog hails from the district of Catalonia found in the extreme north-eastern region of Spain and like most sheepdogs sports a shaggy coat that enables it to blend in well with the sheep. The Catalan Sheepdog closely resembles the Portuguese Sheepdog as well as the Long-Haired Pyrenean Shepherd. The Catalan Sheepdog breed harks [...]

Great Dane Dog Breed

The Great Dane is truly a giant amongst dogs but although considered by most to be the tallest of dog breeds it comes in second place to the Irish Wolfhound which though not as massive is on average actually a taller dog breed. Another popular misconception about the Great Dane dog is that the breed [...]

Puppies: Points To Consider Before Getting Yours

Puppies are such cute furry bundles of joy it is little wonder that most of us find them irresistible. The thing to remember though is that that cute furry bundle comes with a whole bag of responsibility and moreover some day that little furry bundle of fun will transform into a big furry bundle. The [...]

Chihuahua Dog Breed

Chihuahua Dog Origins
The Chihuahua dog is perhaps best known for being the world’s smallest dog breed, narrowly inching out the Yorkshire Terrier for the distinction (though it should be noted that a Yorkie (Yorkshire Terrier) actually holds the title for the world’s smallest dog ever. Surprisingly as well known and popular as the Chihuahua is [...]