When looking for a dog, you have to make so many decisions. The most important obviously, is the breed. Depending on your family setup, you can get a pup that is big or small, active or laid-back, good with children or not, social with other pets or not, and so on. You want a dog…
Mixed dog breeds are popular now more than ever. It is easy to see why. Mixing essentially gives you two dogs in one. For those of us that like two dog breeds but cannot have both, a cross is the closest thing to getting the best of both worlds. Mixed breeds are also budget-friendly, resilient…
Your furry friend does so much for you. He cuddles with you, protects you fiercely, he is loyal, and plays with your kids. At times, you want to share your favorite treats with him. Knowing how dogs love sweet things, it can be tempting to feed yours a bar of milk chocolate. Why should you…
Boerboels are gigantic furry friends with so much love for the family. Also called farmer dogs, Boles, Borbulls, or South African Mastiffs, these dogs were bred in South Africa to protect livestock against attacks from hyenas, lions, and other predators. Just one look at members of the breed and you know why they were chosen…
The idea of making a dog vomit is just terrifying and plain old gross. However, when your doggie ingests a poisonous or harmful object, inducing vomiting may save her life. Usually, you have a small window before things get out of hand. For some toxins, that means 30 minutes or less. If the vet lives…
The merle coat pattern in dogs is a favorite among many dog enthusiasts. There are many reasons for this. For one, it is unique. It is not your standard pattern. Merles come in all color possibilities. One can have more white on their skin while another would have more sable patches. The eyes is another…
Bread is a staple in America. From sandwiches to hotdogs and burgers, there’s some sort of bread in most diets in the United States. Because of this, it makes sense to wonder if you can serve your dog bread. Your sweet pup asks for a piece of the pumpernickel bread you are having. Because you…
Dogs are affectionate and sweet but sometimes they cause us to be worried sick. They explore their surroundings via their mouths, meaning they ingest random things. If the sweet-smelling cleaner appeals to your doggie, she will not hesitate but drink it up. The next time she will eat something she comes across in your fridge…
Dogs are generally creatures of the outdoors. They enjoy the freedom to roam wherever they want. The problem with that is that it puts them in danger. The number of dogs hit while crossing the road is quite alarming. In most cases, these canines leave the safety of the home to explore what lies beyond….
No pet parent wants to ever find themselves inducing vomiting in their pet. Yet, sometimes doing that can mean life and death for your pet. A good example is walking on your dog chomping on the tomato plant in the garden or munching away on your bars of chocolates. The first order of business would…