If you are looking for a hypoallergenic dog, you will have many breeds to choose from. From smaller dogs like the Maltese, to larger breeds such as the Greyhound, these dogs tend to shed less, and do not product as much saliva or urine.
When researching dog breeds, you should keep [...]
There are several reasons why small dogs are hypoallergenic. Since they are small, many breeds cannot climb on the couch, bed, or other furniture. With fewer allergens on the furniture, you will not be as affected by them.
Small dogs want to have their own space. They will sleep in a dog [...]
In these modern times of growing allergy problems, people often talk about “hypoallergenic dogs” and “non-shedding dogs”. But what do these terms actually mean? What is a hypoallergenic dog? Do some breeds of dog really not shed hair?
The official dictionary definition of hypoallergenic (or hypo-allergenic) is “having a decreased tendency to provoke an allergic [...]
Grey wolves (Canis lupus) are the ancestor of all domestic dogs. They are carnivores and hunt large prey, such as moose, reindeer, elk and bison, using their strong sense of smell.
Grey wolves had the largest natural distribution of any mammal except human beings. Sadly, they can no longer claim this record as they [...]
Many diseases common to dogs can be prevented by having your dog vaccinated according to the City of Long Beach regulations and your veterinarian’s advice.
Common canine illnesses include the following:
Rabies. Rabies is a scary disease that is spread mainly through the wild animal population in an area. The signs are foaming at the mouth [...]
Jordan Proctor, 19, of Thorburn Drive, Whitworth, England pleaded guilty to causing unnecessary suffering to an animal after stabbing the dog with a a kitchen knife in May 2008. The assult on the dog took place after Proctor had argued with his ex-partner.
The judge handed down a 150 jail term and banned Proctor from [...]
It really is amazing what dogs can be trained to do. Dogs are now being trained in Britain to warn diabetic owners when their blood sugar levels take a dangerous plunge.
Most people know that dogs are often used in searching for illegal drugs and explosives, and a few have heard that man’s best friend [...]
Doctors treating dog and cat bites should be aware of the risks of MRSA infection, US researchers have warned.
In the July issue of the Lancet Infectious Diseases, researchers reviewed evidence on the infection risks from dog and cat bites.
Outbreaks of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus or MRSA were previously confined to hospitals. But community-associated epidemics are [...]
Does your dog urinate every time you greet him? And does he splash pea all over the place when confronting other people and other dogs? I call this “urine-greeting” because it is a behavior characteristic that many dogs display which causes them to literally go pea whenever they are greeted by their owners.
This behavior [...]
Are you planning on getting a new-born puppy or perhaps one that has aged just a bit? If you want a young puppy, wait until he is at least 8 weeks old.
If you want a more mature pup, around 6 months is the best age. Bringing home a more mature puppy is easier [...]