Britain’s Kennel Club has announced major reforms to breed standards and accepted breeding practices for purebred dogs. The changes come in response to concerns (raised, at least in part, by filmmaker Jemima Harrison’s documentary Pedigree Dogs …

The surest way to take home healthy cavalier king charles spaniels is to buy from reputable breeders. With reputable breeders, cavalier king charles spaniels that will be included in the breeding proc…

Lots of new dog owners are excited about becoming a dog trainer at home. Often times, however, this enthusiasm leads to an over zealousness and possible backlash from our canine friends. In this artic…

Check out these interesting facts about the biggest dog breeds out there and decide for yourself whether they are for you or not!

There is no incongruity in the idea that in the very earliest period of man’s habitation of this world he made a friend and companion of some sort of aboriginal representative of our modern dog, and t…

WASHINGTON — Whether it’s the pick of the litter or a pound puppy, a purebred or a mutt, the best pooch for President-elect Barack Obama’s family would be one with the temperament to handle the hustle and bustle of White House life, dog experts say …

If you don’t already own a dog, it is important to choose the right breed for your family. Deciding on getting a pet, much less what type of pet, is a very tough decision. Once you and your family dec…

During winter season, most humans do not want to move the way they do during dry season. People who live in cold-weather regions lose their enthusiasm to exercise or even walk their Weimaraner dogs ou…

In 1950’s, the miniature Beagle enjoyed being the number one spot for most sought after dogs in the US. The Beagle has a short, sleek, weather-proof coat which may be nearly any hound color and tones….

Although Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are fairly healthy breed of dogs, it is a fact that this breed’s eyesight dims when he gets older just like any other dog. During the last fifteen years, some S…

Boxer Dogs are friendly, lively companions that are popular as family dogs. Boxer Dogs are a bright, energetic and playful breed are generally very good with children. Their natural suspicion of strangers, alertness, agility, and strength make them excellent guard dogs. It’s great to know that you have a strong brave dog watching out for [...]

After deciding that you are going to buy a dog, the next step is to find the best source for a puppy. Generally speaking, it is not too difficult to find sources for pets. There are pet stores, shelte…

Trainers for service dogs that assist people with physical disabilities may be found at the unlikeliest of places -

Stop Dogs Barking - excessive barking can not only be annoying to you and your family but also to your neighbors. It can be a real headache but do not be discouraged it can be resolved in most cases.

Hypoallergenic dogs are ideal for dog lovers who suffer from allergies. Although there are no dogs that are 100% non-allergenic, some dogs are more “low-allergy” than others. Though these kinds of dog…

This is a unique small dog breed often called a “miniature Doberman.” They are a unique breed in their own right. This German native is a loving, active little dog. They actually date back further tha…

The Border Collie has been bred for more than 100 years with functionality as the main concern. These sheep herding dogs were known to be plentiful in Great Britain during the 1800s and they were made…

Many people mistake the Bullmastiff as one of Britain’s oldest dog breeds. That is simply not the case; it is actually the Mastiff that is the oldest breed. The Bullmastiff, however, is a fairly new d…

The story behind the Chesapeake Bay Retriever’s is an amazing history that comes from two Newfoundland puppies which were rescued from a shipwrecked brig, right off the coast of Maryland in the United…

What’s in a dog breed? Amazingly, a whole lot of diversity. And Springer Spaniels are the crown jewels.

German Shepherd training is faster and easier when you understand the specific dog breed. This article discusses dog training techniques specific to the German Shepherd.

An educated Lab owner recognizes that any object within their dog’s reach is considered fair game and they would never dream of yelling at the dog for such behavior. Uneducated Lab owners consider this behavior useless and will yell or even hit the animal in an attempt to get the dog to stop putting stuff [...]

The Great Dane is a big dog that often has no concept of his size. One family fashioned a cowbell on their Dane so they could hear him coming. There was not an aggressive bone in him but when he gallo…

Although the Poodle originates from Central Europe and Asia it is commonly associated with France and is often called the French Poodle. Indeed the French do seem to own a lot of poodles, mainly mini…

Irish Setters are the oldest of the setter group and they originate in Ireland. The Irish Red Setter Club was formed in Dublin in 1882, prompted by the breeding programme of The Earl of Enniskellen, w…