German Shepherds – Important Things to Know About This Great Dog Breed Description and General Appearance German Shepherds are one of the most popular working dog breeds. They have a slightly long body and a solid bone structure. Their colorsare either black and tan, sable, and sometimes even all black; there also times when a […]
Primary and Secondary Seborrhea are dog skin problems where the epidermis (outer layer of the skin), the sebaceous (oil) glands and the hair follicles are over productive resulting in dry, flaky and sometimes greasy skin. Greasy Seborrhea causes scales of oily dog skin to stick to the hair. Dry Seborrhea causes flakes of skin that […]
There are many different reasons why dog aggression occurs. Dogs respond negatively in many different situations and sometimes dog aggression is unavoidable, for example pain aggression. When a dog has had a severe injury they can become hostile to protect themselves, which is why vet practises keep a healthy supply of muzzles because they know […]
Breeds that are susceptible to deafness are: • White • Piebald • Merle • Spotty • Breeds with narrow ear canals • Breeds with a lot of hair around the ears such as Cocker Spaniels • Puppies from deaf parents Deafness in dogs is often hereditary. When searching for a puppy from a breeder the […]
Cocker Spaniels – Everything You Need to Know but Were Too Busy to Ask Cocker Spaniels are the smallest members of the Spaniel family, and we can refer to the English Cocker Spaniel and the American Cocker Spaniel. The Cocker Spaniel was originally used to hunt European Woodcocks in the United Kingdom. This breed was […]
Dog grooming is crucial to keep every Cavalier King Charles Spaniel’s (CKCS) coat shiny, healthy and matt free. Do not bathe your CKCS before you want to brush him as once matts and tangles get wet it is almost impossible, not to mention painful for the dog, to remove them. A King Charles only needs […]
Dog separation anxiety is a fear of being left alone and abandoned. Dogs do not understand when we leave them alone and disappear for an indeterminable amount of time. Sometimes the dog separation is unavoidable. Whether the reason is so that we can pop down to the shops, or to go and visit a sick […]
The dog DNA test market is booming. Curious owners are now paying out dollars to get a clearer picture of their mixed breed dog genetics. Owners of purebred, but non-KC registered dogs, are getting their dog’s pedigree confirmed and there are even maternity an paternity tests available. The advancement of DNA testing for dogs brings […]
Cavalier King Charles Spaniels: Why A Lot of People Think Of Them As Royalty The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is considered to be the most popular breed in the UK and is gaining an audience in other parts of the world as well and it is easy to see why. Description and General Appearance This […]
Cairn Terriers, just like every terrier, are known to be stubborn and wilful. This means getting your Cairn or Westie used to bathing from an early age is essential, as an adult dog that doesn’t know how to sit still is not going to be easy to groom or bathe, turning what should be a […]