Who wouldn't be tempted to cuddle a well-groomed and clean Labrador Retriever? They are every dog owners pride. But every dog owner should always remember that grooming and cleaning is not merely to make your Labrador Retriever look good. Grooming and cleaning is important in maintaining the general health condition of your dog.
Bathing is one of the many responsibilities of a dog owner....
Newfoundland dogs are probably one of the most unique dog breeds around today. The most interesting thing about this dog is that they have webbed toes like a duck. While some dog breeds have some webbing between their toes to help them swim, the Newfoundland dog has toes that are completely webbed. They are fantastic swimmers and I have even heard it said that they have such a strong instinct...
On one of your amazing adventures on the web, you happen to reach a site about Labrador Retriever. It contains information on how nice and gentle and intelligent these dogs are. And then you see a picture of a dog for adoption. You fell in love with this beautiful and pitiful Labrador Retriever and the next thing you know, you're hitting the 'adopt this dog' button.
But a dog's look should...
The Norwegian Buhund or "Norsk Buhund," is a herding dog of the spitz group, and is the farm dog of Norway. Buhunds have the typical spitz characteristics of activity, self-confidence and independence, but are trainable and home-loving with less inclination to hunt than other spitz breeds, having been bred as herding dogs rather than as hunters and draft dogs. These dogs were taken along by the...
The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever makes a great family pet. She is a good watch dog but a poor guard dog. She is not a barker, but will let you know when strangers are about. She is generally good with other dogs and pets. She loves children and absolutely lives to retrieve a ball. They are said to make great house dogs. As a reminder, never leave a child unsupervised with a puppy or dog....
The Japanese Chin is a tiny oriental dog that was formerly known as the Japanese Spaniel. It has been associated with China, Japan and Korea. The Japanese Chin has a long coat that does not tangle. It can be kept beautiful with careful combing and brushing several times a week.
So far as exercise, the Chin requires a small amount of exercise. Usually the backyard is sufficient enough of an...
The Irish Terrier is a "classic" terrier in every sense of the word. He is believed to be one of the oldest of the Irish Terrier breeds, however there is scarce documentation of this. It is known that when dogs were first shown in Ireland in 1870 there were several terriers of this strain but there were many other colors besides the red that we know of today. It was not until later that the...
The Miniature Pinscher has a bright personality and makes a clever and charming
companion. They are also called Mini-Pins and they are one of the most energetic small dog breeds.
This breed was developed in Germany and thought to be a cross between a Dachshund and an Italian Greyhound. Their original use was to keep the rat population down in the stables.
Their well-balanced bodies are...
Maltese dogs are not only beautiful but are lovable and kind natured dogs. As a member of the toy breed, they are small in stature and don't get much bigger than 6 pounds. Most of their bulk comes in the form of thick white hair. Their coats hang long, flat and silky over the sides of the body and skim the ground.
Taking care of the Maltese coat is the most important part of grooming the...
The Lowchen is a small lap dog that is often cut to resemble a lion. They are a proud breed and make good watch dogs. They are affectionate dogs and are generally good with considerate children. They may be aggressive enough with other dogs to assume the top position in a family of more then one dog. They are considered intelligent, easy to train, and are generally good with non canine pets....
