So you just watched your adorable pooch dig up the garden and bury his bone. You can’t help but wonder what causes the behavior. Typically, burying bones comes naturally to a majority of canines. Back in the day, food wasn’t as abundant as it is today. Dogs had to create strategies to survive in the …
The Beagle is such a lovable house pet. He is so lovable that President Lyndon Johnson had to have three of them in the White House. His dogs contributed to his life in a number of positive ways. The Italian Greyhound is no different. If you want an agile, charming, playful, and affectionate medium dog, …
Designer dogs come in their shapes and sizes these days. A few decades ago, the idea of creating a mix between the massive Great Dane (100-200 lb.) and the medium-sized Beagle (18-30 lb.) would have sounded absurd. The sheer size difference between the two breeds would make breeding a challenge. However, breeders have found a …
Registries of purebred dog pedigrees across the globe specify breed standards for each dog breed as well as varieties that are accepted within the said breed. Essentially, the standards are guidelines for breeders to ensure that the physical traits of a breed, its temperament, and other important features are maintained. So, the main goal of …
Designer dogs are the order of the day these days. Admittedly, they offer a host of benefits that purebred dogs lack. The biggest one is the fact that they make it possible to achieve certain qualities and characteristics desired for a pup. For instance, if you love both the Labrador Retriever and the German Shepherd, …
It is perfectly normal for dogs to have fur on their bodies. What is rather strange is the occurrence of hair in between the toes. In most cases, dogs with hairy paws suffer from a condition referred to as paw pad hyperkeratosis. Keratin is a naturally-occurring protein that makes up a huge percentage of a …
Dogs, like cats, have four toes on their feet. Sometimes, a condition known as polydactyl occurs where one or some limbs feature more than the usual number of toes. Often, the hind limb is affected but there are breeds that have polydactyl on both front and hind limbs. Some dogs are bred to have this …
While most of the human weight is concentrated in their heels when walking, dogs step with their toes. Because of being placed in different environments, the toes have adapted to make life bearable for them. Ideally, there are three different kinds of dog paws: webbed feet, hare feet, and cat’s feet. When you say that …
Known as the “Luck Bringer” by the people of Tibet, the Tibetan Terrier is a friendly medium-sized dog. He was raised by Buddhists who nicknamed him as the “Holy Dog”. This special breed was regarded so highly that the Tibetans never sold it. Instead, they gave the dog to others as a thank-you gift. The …
Dogs are emotional creatures. Like us, they get angry, sad, happy, depressed, and bored. It is their sensitivity and emotional nature that make them great friends to have at home. They can tell when you are not okay and will try to cheer you up. A sensitive dog can also be a delicate pup that …