The business of choosing a First Dog has been almost as stressful as picking a US Commerce Secretary. Finally, though, a kind of consensus has emerged. It will be a Portuguese water dog from a rescue shelter and it will arrive in April. For the name, we will have to wait a bit longer.
That there [...]
In order to train your dog perfectly, you need to know him well ‘ his needs, behavior, as well as moods. If you comprehend clearly the ‘world’ of the Dog you will be able to train him perfectly –draw on his strengths and work on his weaknesses.
As you know, dogs including have descended from [...]
Part of this blogs mission is to keep our readers informed about canine related issues, as a result we are providing the following information about “kennel cough” and on how you can help your dog or newly adopted dog to recover from this condition and lead a long and healthy life!
Kennel Cough
Kennel Cough is [...]
George, a Jack Russell from Manaia, Takanaki, New Zeland has been awarded the highest honour for animals after he fended off two pitbull terriers allowing a group of children to escape from them.
Unfortunately George was badly hurt in the incident, which took place in April 2007, and had to be put to sleep.
Yesterday his [...]
Zookeepers are searching the countryside around a zoo in Kent for two wild dogs that have escaped.
Keepers at Howletts Wild Animal Park, near Canterbury, discovered a pack of dholes was missing at 0930 GMT.
A spokeswoman for the park said they had implemented their animal escape procedure and six of the animals were darted or [...]
The Pug is a small robust toy dog breed with a compressed, wrinkly face. It is a perky, outgoing little dog, it has been referred to as “Multo in Parvo” meaning “a lot of dog in a small space”.
Pugs have four color variations: fawn with a black mask and ears, entirely black, silver, or apricot. [...]
A baby died in south Wales yesterday after being mauled by two family dogs, according to police. Witnesses said a woman, believed to be the grandmother of the three-and-a-half-month-old boy, rushed into the street screaming: “The baby is dead! He is dead!”
A Staffordshire bull terrier and Jack Russell are believed to have mauled the [...]
I love sweet things: cream cakes, sweets, and chocolates of all descriptions but have you ever been tempted to slip your dog a quick chocolate? In fact can dogs eat chocolate?
The answer is a definate No! Chocolates are harmful to dogs as they contain theobromine and caffeine. These two substances will affect a dog’s [...]
Wolves have acquired a genetic mutation for dark coat colour through mating with domestic dogs, scientists report.
Dark coats could help wolves adapt and survive in new environments, the international team argues.
Wolf Pack
Light-coloured coats are dominant in wolves living on tundra, but dark coats have become common among wolves living in forested areas of North [...]
TwoBritish Police Officers from North Wales Police who were filmed kicking and throwing their pet dogs around have lost pay, but been allowed to keep their jobs. We must ask if any other public employee had been caught treating their dogs in such a way would they have retained their jobs. We think not.
Pcs [...]