Cats or Dogs? It’s a Matter of Taste

When she was a young girl living in the Lancashire village of Horwich, near Bolton, in the North West of England, my mother had a very frightening encounter with a dog. What exactly happened to un-nerve her she couldn’t, or wouldn’t, say other than that it was a very large dog and she was a very small girl [...]

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Guard Dog Training

If you have never thought about the value of guard dog training, consider this. Burglaries are commonplace and research has shown that they don’t just happen at night when everyone in the family (including the pet pooch) is asleep. They happen in the daytime too. Indeed, according to statistics [...]

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Labrador Puppy

Is there any more enchanting sight than that of a newly-born labrador puppy snuzzling up to his mother alongside seven or eight siblings? Who could possibly resist adopting such a delightful little creature… when he’s ready to leave his mother, that is? Labrador puppies are the most gorgeous [...]

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Dog vs Cat

Dog vs cat? It’s the age old problem: which makes the best family pet? Dogs are loveable, loyal and ever-faithful. They are also totally dependent on humans and need exercising at least twice a day. Hail, rain or shine. They bond well with their owners. Cats are cuddly, purry and enjoy sitting [...]

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Large Dog Kennel

A large dogs needs a large dog kennel. Fact. And it stands to reason that the larger the kennel the greater the cost. Devoted doggie enthusiasts are happy to pay small fortunes to accommodate their oversized companions. For those dog-lovers who are still searching, we have taken the liberty of looking at [...]

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Boston Terrier Puppies

Boston terrier puppies are gorgeous, friendly little chappies. Utterly irresistable with their melting eyes and huge, pointy ears standing up on top of their heads. They grow up to be handsome dogs, still cute and friendly. The ideal family pet, say some; the American gentleman of dogs, say others [...]

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Large Dogs

There are large dogs and there are large dogs. Danny was a large dog (an extra large dog, some might say). He was a super-sized Great Dane who – like the fabled Topsy – just ‘growed and growed’ until he was frequently mistaken for a calf. Or a pony. Like most large size dogs, Danny was great with children [...]

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Yorkie Puppy

Yorkie puppies come into the Toy Breeds category. The Yorkie puppy never grows taller than about nine inches and the maximum weight should be no more than seven pounds. At birth this dog is black, but the colour lightens to blue and tan as he matures. His coat is silky and he doesn’t shed hairs all over [...]

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Allergies in Dogs

On a hot summer’s day towards the end of August Suzie, our Cairn terrier, began scratching. At first it was mostly at the bottom end of her bare tummy. When she rolled over you could see the flesh was red and itchy-looking. She scratched and scratched and scratched. Knowing a little about allergies in dogs [...]

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Teacup Yorkie Puppies

Teenie-weenie baby dogs don’t come much smaller than teacup yorkie puppies. These fragile little creatures, wriggling and squirming at their mother’s breast are among the littlest ones of all. Fully-grown yorkies – or to give them their correct title, Yorkshire terriers – aren’t very big either. They are perfect [...]

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Fat Dogs

Fat dogs are unhealthy dogs. No-one would dispute that fact. Obesity is an even more serious health issue in dogs than it is in humans. Being overweight puts a tremendous strain on virtually every bodily organ. Overfeeding is one of the worst things anyone can do for their dog. The fat dog [...]

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Havanese Dogs

The exotically-named Havanese dogs are small and generally come under the umbrella heading of toy dogs. Originating in Cuba (specifically Havana), they are often mistaken for some sort of poodle, shihtzu or bichon frise, the latter of which is hardly surprising in view of the fact that the Havanese does [...]

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Heated Dog Bed

The most luxurious dog beds are thermostatically-controlled: warm in winter, cool in summer, comfortable all year round. Less luxurious, but still warm and cosy are microwaveable heat pads to pop into the dog bed under the his blanket. Various types of heated dog bed are currently available [...]

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Rottweiler Puppy

In the days before railroads and motorways, the Rottweiler puppy grew into a dog that earned his living pulling carts laden with various food products around Germany. Because most of these foods were meat, the Rottie became known as the Butcher’s Dog. Like a mini version of the Irish draught horses that used [...]

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