As dog owners we are used to seeing our canine friends with a wet or moist nose which is normally fairly cold to the touch, as we invariably discover first thing in the morning as a wake-up call! (more…)

More and more dog owners are becoming personal chefs for their canine friends these days as they prefer to know exactly what is going in their food; research must be carried out initially though to ascertain the particular ingredients that your dog requires. (more…)

Your female dog has gone through her pregnancy well and now the time for whelping approaches, a couple of days prior to whelping her pups she will generally stop eating and start to ‘nest’ in her whelping box.
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From all the dog breeds the Samoyed is thought to be one of the oldest and also one of the most beautiful in existence. (more…)

Dog owners begin breeding their dogs for different reasons, some do it because they wish to keep their dog’s puppies along with the adult dogs others do it simply because they believe it is a way of making money. Whether it is done out of love or done out of financial gain it must be understood that breeding dogs is not simply a ‘walk in the park.’ (more…)

When people think of allergies connected with dogs they generally assume that the dog is causing an allergic reaction due to the fur but it might surprise some dog owners to learn that their dogs can also suffer from allergies. (more…)

It is vital that both puppies and adult dogs are wormed on a regular basis as worms can present themselves as a serious problem in puppies and can lead to an adult dog experiencing a loss of condition. (more…)

When your dog seems to be ignoring you completely and not taking any notice of you it is just assumed that he / she is having a stubborn moment but have you ever considered the possibility that your dog cannot hear you? (more…)

When most people think of dog agility there is one breed of dog that always pops into their head before any others and that is the Border collie. Now whilst it is true that this breed is the undisputed master of the agility course and can beat most other breeds paws down they are willing to share the glory with other breeds of dog too! (more…)

Do you know how to read your dog? Do you know when your canine friend is feeling stressed or when he/she needs their own personal space? (more…)