Find out what your dog’s sleep positions mean
Can you decipher dog tail messages?
Understand what your dog’s saying with his paw
Keep German shepherds happy and stimulated with the right toys
German shepherds are fun, loyal dogs that are great pets for families with children. Because they were bred to work and perform high-performance tasks, they need constant exercise to be happy and healthy.
Best in show: Is a bichon frisé the right dog for you?
After an adorable bichon frisé won Best in Show at the 2018 Westminster Kennel Club competition, interest in the breed is spiking. But before acquiring a bichon frisé, do some research. The dogs are loving and good with kids, but require a lot of grooming.
Understand dog sleep positions
Curling up — the most common dog sleep position — provides the greatest security. Dogs curl with paws underneath and tail wrapped around the face.
Who’s a smart boy?
A study by Vanderbilt University proves what dog owners already know — dogs are smarter than cats. The study is the first to count the number of cortical neurons in the brains of several carnivores, including dogs and cats, and discovered dogs have more than twice as many neurons as cats. Suzana Herculano-Houzel, associate professor of… Read the rest »
How dogs (and other animals) see the world
Some people incorrectly believe that dogs see only in black and white. Instead, dogs see color just not quite as well as people can because they have fewer color detecting cells.
Toy breeds: Handle with care
Toy breeds are more prone to injury and illness due to their size and inbreeding. They often have breathing, stomach, skin and bone and joint issues.
Medical science harnesses the power of dog noses
Medical science harnesses the power of dog noses to detect cancers and other diseases such as lung and bowel cancer, malaria and Parkinson’s Disease.
Dog sounds carry meaning
Dog sounds carry meaning, so learn to recognize when your dog is telling you she’s scared, tired, bored, or just wants to play.
Look at your dog’s tail to unravel her pedigree
By Karen A. Soukiasian If you have a mutt, studying the dog tail can help you determine what breeds make up your pup. Even though everyone says “Oh, they’re just a mutt.” you know you have the best dog in the world. But let’s face it; you are a tad curious about just what breeds… Read the rest »
Choose the right pet for apartment living
Choose the right pet for apartment living: consider pet size, exercise requirements, animal noise and mess, money to spend on care and landlord permission.
Dog senses: Powerful smell and hearing eclipse human abilities
People have bred canines to heighten dog senses of smell, hearing and sight, while diminishing their senses of taste and touch.