Ever wondered why a Labrador Retriever is the most common breed in the United States? Well, we’ll tell you: Undying loyalty, a great personality, friendship, and amazing intelligence—these are just some of the benefits of owning a Labrador Retriever. A Fox Red Lab is not a separate breed but simply a color variation of the …
Last Christmas, I was wondering what to get my son for Christmas. I initially thought of toys but then I remembered how he had been begging me to get him a dog all year. We had just gone through an emotional time as a family when our precious old Labrador had to be put down …
Dog sled racing is a famous sport in the artic regions of the US, Russia, Greenland, Canada, and some European countries. You have probably watched the action on the famous Iditarod dog races. The whole sled dog thing dates as far back as 3,000 years ago where the first sled dogs were spotted somewhere in …
Technology has made it possible to do things that seemed impossible in the past. Who thought that dogs would one day be able to play a game from an iPad screen? Well, if you are wondering if you can let your dog entertain himself on a flat, glass screen, it is now a reality. Some …
Let’s be honest: sometimes our dogs can get a little stinky. Even if we bathe them regularly, they can still manage to contract that distinct wet dog smell now and again, especially in the summertime when the weather is warm and they tend to sweat a little more. When this happens, flies will get easily …
It can be difficult to deal with maggots in your dog – they can be irritating, itchy, and painful. Whether you’re trying to prevent maggots or treat an infestation, there are many different methods that people use to get rid of these pesky bugs. Some people turn to harsh chemicals like bleach, while others opt …
Vaseline—every household has it, or at least some other petroleum jelly. We use it to moisturize our skin, as a lip balm to help protect against chapped lips, and even to soothe and treat some skin conditions. But there are many other uses for Vaseline at home. For instance, you may have heard that Vaseline …
The anatomy of dogs’ eyes is very similar to that of human beings. Both sets of eyes have a cornea (a clear tissue that forms the topmost layer of the eye), an iris, and a pupil. The only difference is that human beings have two eyelids, while dogs have three, one of which is known …
Before bringing a pet home, most people prepare adequately for the additional member of the family. They get a comfortable place for the pet to sleep, a good vet to take care of her medical needs, good food, leashes, collar IDs, you name it. Understandably, most don’t think about the death of the pet—specifically, what …
Having experienced her love and affection for years, saying goodbye to your dog is one of the hardest things to cope with. Losing her is like losing a relative or worse your own life. It feels as though someone ripped your heart into two with a spear. You no longer have a delightful friend who …