Teacup dog varieties are prized for their super small sizes. With less than 5 pounds, they can fit pretty much anywhere including a teacup (no wonder the name). The popular teacup pug is a playful, loving, and social pet. From getting along with adults to playing endlessly with babies and being peaceful around cats, this…
Dogs need to chew objects to explore the world around them. Chewing is often associated with several benefits in dogs. For instance, it can relieve teething-related pains in puppies and it is a natural way of keeping teeth clean and jaws strong in adult dogs. Chewing is also an excellent way of combating boredom and…
Artificial insemination (AI) has opened a new world of possibilities with regards to canine breeding. While natural breeding is nature’s best breeding method, AI is becoming the order of the day. It offers benefits that are absent in natural mating. The biggest one is the fact that breeding can happen anywhere on the planet without…
After long months of looking for a pet, you have finally brought home a brand-new puppy. What an exciting time! Life with your tiny ball of fur will never be the same again. Sure, raising him is frustrating at times but it is rewarding in the end. Every pet owner dreams of having a puppy…
Canine leg deformities come in their shapes and sizes. One of the most common ones is bow legs—a condition that is common among French bulldogs, Corgis, and Dachshunds. If you’ve ever laid hands on a dog with this condition, you will agree that it compromises the beauty of the pup a lot. Most importantly, it…
Summer is here which means both man and beast will spend most days outdoors. Nothing beats lounging in the sun (as long as you have sunblock), walking by the beach, swimming, and walking by the beach with your dog. The only dreadful thing about being outdoors is dealing with black flies. These nasty bugs can…
The Bullmastiff is a massive, powerful breed with the look of a fierce, cumbersome dog. However, underneath all those enormous muscles and an intimidating expression is a sweet giant. He is calm and devoted to the people he knows and loves. Sure, he can be wary and suspecting of strangers but that’s because he is…
Beautiful, flexible, and easy to plant, begonias make gardening a fulfilling affair. Sadly, it is not a dog-friendly flower. ASPCA has listed it as a toxic flower for dogs, cats, and horses. It has the following toxic compounds: 1. Calcium Oxalate This is a toxic chemical found in the begonia’s tuberous portion. It is common…
We all have preferences and desires when picking a dog to own. Different dog owners love dogs with different color coats, lengths, eye colors, and so on. Some fancy big canines while others prefer lap fur babies. Wouldn’t it be nice to know right from the word go how your puppy will look like in…
Playful, active, affectionate, and loyal, the rat terrier is a desired breed in many homes. Even with a tiny body, this amazing terrier dog is fearless and feisty, making her a great watchdog. She loves playing with children of all ages and cuddling with the adults. With a short, smooth coat, she has very low…