10 Most Popular Crossbreed Dogs in the UK Co-Op Insurance have gathered data from their Crossbreed tool from much of 2016, and the results have come in. We are now able to announce the most popular crossbreed dogs in the UK. If you’d like to discover a type of crossbreed, you can use the tool … Read more
Working German Shepherd Dogs This is my beautiful boy, Baymax. He is nine months old, and a lovable handful. He came into my life suddenly and with a vigor, I was not quite prepared for when he was just six weeks old. He was (and is) like no other dog I’ve ever had. So, I … Read more
Choosing a Dog for Your Children Dogs make wonderful companions. They can be especially good if you have children. Numerous studies show that having a dog in the home while your children are growing up benefits them greatly. They have a stronger immune system, are more confident, and usually grow up into caring and thoughtful … Read more
Top Tips For Pitbull Owners Guest Writer: D E Bradley Pitbull ownership can be a roller coaster ride with unexpected obstacles and plenty of high points – but those high points only come along if you are a committed, responsible and realistic owner. This means acknowledging the middle ground. Not all pitbulls are aggressive monsters, … Read more
Pick a Pooch: Tips on Breed Choices When Getting a New Puppy Guest Writer: Dixie Somers Congratulations on your decision to get a new puppy! Dogs provide so much for humans: unconditional love, companionship, exercise, health benefits, and endless amounts of joy. Now you’re faced with the difficult choice among the many different breeds out … Read more
History of Selective Breeding in Dogs Most, if not all, breeds of household dogs that exist today are due to selective breeding in dogs. The original bloodline is that of the gray wolf, some 18,800 – 32,100 years ago and may have since died out. However, as purebred dogs are becoming increasingly inbred, problems are arising … Read more
Is There Such a Thing as a Bad Dog Breed? Overcoming Dog Breed Discrimination If you were to ask anyone what his or her favorite breed of dog is, the answers would definitely vary. While one person might love pit bulls, another may fear the breed. The truth is, there are good dogs and there … Read more
Genetic Time Bombs in Dog Breeds Selective Breeding There are two types of dog breeders: ones who promote their breed by selecting for quality and culling dogs with genetic abnormalities, and those who breed for money. Too many dogs are bred strictly for the outward appearance of the breed and, unfortunately, introduce genetic time bombs … Read more
German Shepherd puppies are not only fluffy and adorable but are also very impressionable at this time. Similar to children, your puppy will take cues from you, favoring the behavior that you reward. This time is crucial for German Shepherds because they grow (quickly) and if not trained properly, can cause some issues for you … Read more
5 Expensive Dog Breeds Being the owner of any dog isn’t a cheap pastime. There isn’t just the purchase price or an adoption fee for your dog, but also all of the one-off costs like collars, leads, bowls, and beds, plus the cost of food to consider. There are also precautionary routine treatments recommended several … Read more