By Dog Lover on April 8, 2009
Giant Schnauzer
Whether you are looking to purchase the Giant Schnauzer for yourself or as a gift for someone else, it is important to know everything that you possibly can about this breed. This is a bold and protective dog, good with children in its own family but often too boisterous with small children.
This dog breed is intelligent and is used as a police dog in Germany. Although they excel at this job, they have not been accepted in this role outside of Germany.
Continue reading “Giant Schnauzers – Intelligent, Active and Protective”
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By Dog Lover on April 7, 2009
Before you take on the commitment of homing a dog there are several vitally important questions you need to consider and below is an outline of some of them. Continue reading “6 Questions You Need To Answer Before Homing A Dog”
Posted in About Dogs | Tagged adopt a dog, dog adoption
By Dog Lover on April 5, 2009
Introducing a new dog to a family where there are children needs to be done with care. Although the children may have had contact with dogs in the past a new dog will need time to get to know them. Continue reading “Introducing Your Children To A New Dog”
Posted in About Dogs | Tagged dogs children
By Dog Lover on April 3, 2009
As dog lovers we want to protect our dogs and make sure they are safe and healthy. Prevention is better than cure and most mishaps which could endanger your dog can be avoided.
For example, make sure all chemicals and harmful medicines are locked in a safe place. Illnesses resulting from swallowing objects, medicines or household chemicals are among the most reported problems that dogs suffer from. Continue reading “Hidden Dangers For Dogs – Prevention Is Better Than Cure”
Posted in Dog Behavior, Dog Health | Tagged dog aggression, Dog Behavior, Dog Health
By Dog Lover on April 1, 2009
One of the traits that can be inherited from a dog’s parents is nervousness. Nervous dogs need special care when they first arrive in a new home as they are naturally more wary than other dogs. Continue reading “Nervous Dogs – What You Need Know To Reassure Your New Arrival”
Posted in Dog Behavior | Tagged dog anxiety, Dog Behavior, nervous dogs
By Dog Lover on March 31, 2009
People and dogs have a long and unique relationship, one that is unlike our relationship with any other animal.
It’s not hard to imagine some prehistoric hunter bringing home an orphaned wolf cub, only to find that it fitted surprisingly well to human society as it grew up. On top of that he would have found it had several very useful contributions to make. Continue reading “Your Dog Is Part Of Your Family”
Posted in Dog Behavior | Tagged family dogs, pet dogs
By Dog Lover on March 30, 2009
Dachsund
Originating from Germany the Dachshund dog breed dates back hundreds of years. It was originally bred for hunting badgers and hares.
The word “dachs” means badger but they are also nicknamed sausage dogs or wiener dogs, because of their elongated shape obviously.
If you own a dachshund I would recommend that you start taking your dog to training classes as dachshunds can be very hard to train due to their stubborn nature. They are strong minded, energetic, curious dogs and can get into quite a lot of mischief.
Continue reading “Top Tips For Dachshund Training”
Posted in Dog Breeds, Dog Training | Tagged dachshund, weiner dogs
By Dog Lover on March 29, 2009
The Saluki is the “Persian Greyhound” and widely regarded as the oldest purebred dog in all of history. This dog breed is closely related to the Afghan Hound and Arabian Greyhound. Continue reading “The Saluki – Regal and Graceful”
Posted in Dog Breeds | Tagged greyhounds, saluki, sight hounds
By Dog Lover on March 28, 2009
Your dog needs a balanced diet of protein, carbohydrates and fats to maintain good general health, a healthy skin and coat, and plenty of energy. Broad guidelines are: 20-25% protein, 20-35% fat and 40-60% carbohydrate. Like humans, they need vitamins and minerals, though unlike us their need for vitamin C is satisfied by their ability to synthesize it for themselves. Essential vitamin B1, however, is not stored by dogs, and can be lost in food processing. It may need to be supplied as a supplement. Continue reading “Feeding Your Dog”
Posted in Dog Health | Tagged dog food, Dog Health, feeding dog
By Dog Lover on March 27, 2009
When dogs age, they begin to suffer from some of the same maladies that humans do as they grow older. Arthritis, and specifically spinal arthritis, is one of those maladies. In fact, because of a dog’s horizontal backbone, the stress on the vertebral bones makes dogs even more prone to spinal arthritis than their owners. Continue reading “Canine Spinal Arthritis: Diagnosis and Treatment”
Posted in Dog Health | Tagged canine arthritis, dog arthritis
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