Dog Breeds

Pugapoo Breed Information Pugapoo, also known as the Pugoodle, is a cross between a Pug and a Miniature Poodle. It is a none-shedding hypoallergenic small dog, which normally weighs 10-15 ponds. They may appear like the Pug or the Poodle and sometimes both in temperament as well as physical appearance. It is very sporty and […]

This article is derived from the official standards of kennel club (KC) in great Britain, the American Kennel club (AKC) the federation Cynologiue international (FCI) in Europe, and the Australian National kennel Council (ANKC) the Kennel Club is now recognized over 180 dog breeds and the most popular are described here along with a number

The relationship of owners with their dogs is as complex, individual and fascinating as human partnerships, with some key points to which most or all owners can relate. The dog is first a companion and friend, at the same time similar to and different from a human being. A dog is reliable, affectionate and gives

The grief at the loss of a dog is experienced by all owners, and for the elderly particularly it can be a devastating blow. In some circumstances, elderly and single people may develop an obsessive relationship with their dog which to them seems their only genuine friend; in certain cases large amounts of money are

Feeling secure induces a sense not only of emotional but also of physical well being. Protection is the second commonest reason owners give for keeping a dog. A barking dog defending a house is obviously a deterrent to burglars, and the size of dog is relatively unimportant; a prospective burglar will be scared off by

Dog ownership is higher in households with children than in those without, and the dog would seem to play an important role. In his early writings, Dr Levinson suggested several benefits of dogs, believing firstly that they acted as friends to children or even sibling substitutes for the only child, and secondly that they were

The most common reason given for owning a dog is companionship. This in itself is open to many interpretations, but recent studies have begun to tease out its most important facets. Most owners see their pet dog first and foremost as a member of the family. Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania have found that

In Britain, several  Acts of Parliament govern  the keeping  of a dog. There is a legal obligation on the owner to obtain a license for any dog over six months old and  to  ensure that  it carries an identification disc. The Animals Act of 1971 makes  the owner  responsible for any damage caused  by a

If the dog is to be excluded from the holiday it must be accommodated  for the duration  with a sympathetic friend  or a boarding  kennel. By law, boarding kennels in Britain must be licensed by the Local Authority. They are regularly inspected  to see  that  they  comply  with  the  requirements of the  Boarding Establishments Act,

Most  puppies suffer from car sickness until  they become used to the unusual nature of the motion. Often the result is vomiting, probably caused by fright as well as the actual movement. Drugs are available to control either cause, but it is much better from the start  to get the dog to associate car travel