Cataracts in dogs are the same as human cataracts and refer to opacity in the lens of the eye. There are four types of cataract: incipient, immature, mature and hypermature and they can occur in one or both eyes. An incipient cataract is a small cataract that does not affect a dog’s vision. An immature […]
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Just as humans get allergies to anything from food to dust so can dogs and they are more common then people think. Some breeds, such as the Cairn terrier are vulnerable to developing dog allergies, but any dog of any breed size can have an allergy and it can emerge at any age. Being of […]
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Cairn Terriers: What You Need To Know About This Feisty Breed Description and General Appearance Cairn terriers are one of the oldest working dogs among the terrier breeds. Used for hunting prey, these breeds of terriers are also known to be feisty, independent and have a mind of their own. Originating from the Highlands of […]
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With names like Boskimo, Brat and Sharbo it is hard to imagine these Boston terrier crosses ever becoming recognized breeds especially as some breeders care little about the health ramifications of breeding two entirely different dogs together with no thought of the long-term effects. Hybrid dogs, mixes or crosses such as a Boston Terrier Pug […]
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Boston terriers are fun loving, family dogs who do well with apartment and city dwellers as well as active families or individuals. They are people and dog lovers who can be introduced to, and live happily with, other pets and small furries. If you decide to share your life with a Boston terrier then you […]
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The Boston terrier is a dog of surprising heritage. Bred from pitbulls and bulldogs this little terrier’s personality is as far removed from a fighting dog as they come. Nicknamed ‘The American Gentleman’ the Boston terrier is a compact, companionable dog that loves everything and everyone he meets. Startlingly different from his Yorkshire terrier, Jack […]
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To groom a dog, it is not necessary to send the dog to dog groomers. Dog grooming courses can be learned outside of a dog grooming school. Boston Terrier Grooming is not a difficult task after getting to know the basics of good grooming. Having a well-groomed Boston Terrier will ensure the dog’s health, as […]
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Also referred to as Boston Bulls, the Boston Terrier dog was originally bred from an English Bulldog and a white English Terrier and was named after Boston, Massachusetts, the city in which they were bred. The general physical characteristics of a Boston Terrier dog as confirmed and recognized by the American Kennel Club (AKC) include […]
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Boston Terrier dogs have existed since around the time of the conclusion of the American Civil War and are a cross between an English Bulldog and a white English Terrier. It was around 1889 that this breed took the name Boston Terrier, named after the place where the breed originated, Boston, Massachusetts. When deciding to […]
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Boston Terriers: The American Gentleman Boston Terriers come in many names such as the Boston Bull, the Boxwood and, the most interesting, the American Gentleman. It originated from the United States of America due to its appearance (it has a white block of color on the chest making it look like its wearing a tuxedo) […]
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