The American Foxhound is a very large breed, also very similar to the Beagle, only standing higher and being larger. It's tamely energetic and requires lots of exercise to stay healthy. It's loyal and loving and fits nicely as a companion, and would also be useful as a guard/watch dog due its large size if it wasn't for it's tame response to strangers. This is due to many many years of...
This is the dog breed you'll most likely see running in front of the sleigh in polar expeditions, where the cold keeps normal humans away. They have very thick and soft fur that easily protects them from the cold, and they are accustomed to cold climates as well. It is a dog breed that will grow into a very calm and intelligent adult, but they never lose their playfulness. They have a very...
to begin with we will look at Cushing's Disease Symptoms so you get a breif idea if this is stil a possiblity for your dog, and then we go on to discus it further and discuss the things you can do to help you dog or puppy.
1. Increased thirst and urination
2. Increased appetite
3. Fatter body and thinner legs
4. Thinning coat and thinner skin.
5. Skin bacterial problems causing...
The Afgan Hound is a very large and long legged breed of dogs that originally came to Europe from Afghanistan ( as the name implies ).
It was originally introduced by an English captain: John Barff. His own dog of this very race, named Zardin, was the first one ever displayed at an exhibition of this race.
The first Afghan hounds were used to fight off various bandits from caravans...
The human-dog correlation forms an essential part of the society. Legends and tradition have surrounded a part of the character and teaching guidance for the dog. With the introduction of science and human psychology, many scientists have made efforts to characterize and identify the activities of the dogs and the methods involved in training them. Difficulties in the relationship of dog and...
The following condition is quite common in many dogs, can result in a painful and uncomfortable time for your dog, and should be examined as son as you can in case it leads to further more serious illnesses.
There may be several reasons that can be responsible for the inability of your dog to produce 'poo' or feces. As you continue reading this article you will get a brief insight into the...
To begin with we will look at the few symptoms that could alert you to a penis and vagina infection in your dog , then we will go on to discuss the problem further and try and determine what you can do about this condition and who you should see to help your dog to recovery.
The symptoms that you should look out for in the case of dog penis and vagina infections include the following:
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The German shepherd dog also known as Alsatian in France, UK and Ireland, and more commonly in France as "Berger Allemand", Schaferhund and by the acronym GSD or simply German shepherd. This dog breed is originally bred for herding sheep. German shepherd dogs are one of the most popular breeds in UK with 12,857 registrations and also in US with 43,575 registrations. These breeds are best for...
Breeding a dog is not as simple as it seems. It takes a lot of care, special effort, and money to have a successful breeding. The reason most people wish to breed their dogs is because they want to better the breed. However, if proper care is not taken, the result may be puppies with acute health problems or even dead puppies. When breeding a dog, you must take the advise of a professional vet,...
The Saint Bernard dog began as Swiss herding dogs far back into their ancestry. The Saint Bernard has been created specifically to rescue stranded travelers. This was accomplished by adding Newfoundland blood into the bloodline. Today, the very popular Saint Bernard is the result of that. A Saint Bernard is very gentle and very good with children. This beloved work dog is a popular breed...
