Dog Safety Archives
Buying a Puppy in the Information Age
Buying a Puppy in the Information Age In recent years dog breeding has taken its licks. With the negative press surrounding Puppy Mills and the mistreatment of animals at those types of breeding operations, people have become more and more wary of buying a puppy. The emergence of the online sales market for dogs has complicated things even further. Many large websites allow the advertisement of puppies without any knowledge of the conditions they are being bred in. People [...]
3 Reasons Parents Should Use Caution When Getting A Dalmation
We all know having a dog while your children are young is great. By adopting a companion, kids are able to take on the responsibility, care, and love of having an animal in the home. However, some breeds are often a bit more suited than others to having children around. While a Dalmatian can certainly be a great family pet, there are considerations to be taken. Here are three reasons parents should caution getting a Dalmatian. #1: Dalmatian’s Large Size The [...]
Facts About Rottweilers
Rottweiler pups also known as Rott pups are larger than most puppies when they are born. They have beautiful black and reddish brown markings and one of their distinctive features is the stubby tail, similar to that of a bunny rabbit that wags back and forth when he or she is happy to see you. Female Versus Male Rottweiler Puppies One of the things you should consider when buying a Rottweiler puppy is whether you want a male or female. [...]
Cavalier King Charles
Cavalier King Charles is a majestic Spaniel that grows about 13 inches high and has an average weight of about 18 pounds. The size of this dog stays amazingly the same through the life of the animal. This is a dog that has a beautiful coat and attracts many admirers. If you are searching for a kind pet to have close to your children, this is the dog you would most like to have a part of your family. Favored [...]
Boston Terrier
The Boston Terrier is a different style of Terrier. The Boston Terrier has the short build of the regular terriers but without the hair the face is square and it is a little taller than the others. The Boston Terrier is an American dog this doggie can be stubborn and self-willed but with a little coaxing it is quite loveable. Like many of the Terriers this dog was breed for scoring through the factories in search of rats, and somewhat [...]
Bichon Frize Breed Overview
For the individual or family that are true pet lovers and have a great deal of time and patience, the Bichon Frize could be a perfect fit. This breed requires a great deal of time and attention, but the investment in those areas should prove well worth it. The Bichon falls into the “Non-Sporting” breed category, but don’t be fooled by this categorization of this breed. This dog is extremely active, though not considered hyper. It loves to play and [...]
Am I ready for the Jack Russell Terrier experience?
You can have nice things, or you can have a Jack Russell Terrier. Pick the Jack. Fun loving, curious, relentless, each one an alpha dog, intelligent, mischievous, not an ounce of back-up in them, cuddly, loving, all true about the Jack Russell breed. Quick History: Parson John Russell bred a terrier for hunting that was tough and brave enough to chase foxes from their lairs, by pure harassment. As an owner and breeder, this temperament hasn’t changed. They will shoot [...]
Yorkie
The Yorkie is a Terrier that reminds you of the cutest rat you can think of. The breed was put in place to catch the pesky little creatures. Only weighing in at 10 pounds these are very little dogs. They only stand a few inches high and are small enough to keep in a Woman’s hand bag. However, because they are so protective of their owner this might or might not be a great idea. This Toy Terrier is not [...]
English Bulldogs
The English Bulldog was bred in England in the 1500’s for bull baiting, a popular ‘sport’ where dogs had to fight against a chained bull (or bear). These dogs were bred for fighting capacity, and they were famous for latching onto their prey with an iron jaw which they refused to release—they could even suffocate opponents this way. English Bulldogs fell in popularity when bull baiting was outlawed in the 1830’s, but a committed group of devotees kept the breed [...]
Labrador Retrievers
Labrador Retrievers come in three different flavors: black, chocolate and yellow. No matter what color your Lab’s fur is, there are several characteristics that come in all Labs. These attributes make the Lab one of the best dogs for any pet parent, no matter if you’re single, part of a couple, or have a large family with lots of children. Labs have some distint features, such as a beautiful, blocky head, and wide, webbed toes. * Loyalty – Labs are [...]
