the source of revolution
Many of us are aware that life in the Australian outback or on the plains of the African Serengeti would be very different from those living in the US or Europe. Following that line of thinking, dogs also have different “lifestyles” around the world and with that, here are some interesting contrasts that may surprise […]
West Highland White Terriers, like many breeds, need more sleep than humans to stay healthy. Over a twenty-four hour period, these energetic little dogs require a minimum of thirteen hours of sleep to get enough rest. However, they will easily adapt to their family’s sleeping habits, often sleeping most of the night when their humans […]
Not all pet owners with a big heart for small dogs have the finances to buy them; This is why many search for Shih Tzu for sale while searching for the cheapest deals. That, right there, is a risk, since puppy mills abound. The profit motive is what drives non-legitimate Shih Tzu breeders to breed […]
Have you ever come across a dog at the dog park, or have you had to take care of a dog by a friend and discovered that they have absolutely no doggy treatment? That is because they have not been properly trained. Here are the 10 things you MUST teach your puppy before he turns […]
Recently, I was watching one of the popular morning shows that featured a segment promoting the adoption of shelter dogs. They had three of the local shelter dogs on set and they were adorable. My friend’s comment “I love dogs!” expresses what most of us feel about our dogs. Dogs certainly have the gift of […]
The newspaper ad read: “Yorkshire Terrier / Poodle Mix $ 100”. He knew there would be a special puppy among them. Mommy Yorkie puts us at the door, barking the typical terrier bark. She was taking care of the only puppy left. The first night, Spike cried and tried mightily to get out of his […]
I once read a column in my local newspaper about the experience of a person adopting a kitten. The theme of the column seemed to be that it was difficult to get exactly the kitten I wanted due to what the columnist argued was the lack of unwanted kittens in our province, British Columbia. The […]
Hello there, I’m janet combs My mother raised and raised Bichon Frises for 23 years. I have been a Bichon Frize breeder for 13 years. Between what my mother taught me and my own personal experience, I know something about Bichons. The reason I am addressing this issue is because over the years Some people […]
I’m sure he went to see a friend and as soon as you opened the door a dog came out and started licking your face like crazy. Or maybe you have a dog yourself that has to lick you every time you come home or when you pet him. This is a habit that all […]
Desensitizing your dog is a great way to get him to hear you better when you try to trim his nails. I know my lab wasn’t desensitized before I caught him and now when he cuts his nails he always cries like a baby or pees. Now if you have that problem with your dog […]