Cool dog names give your already awesome pup an extra special edge. We’ve got some unique ideas, which are sure to make your pet the top dog at the park. Let’s get started with the top 50! Top 50 cool dog names Our favorite cool names for dogs of the […] Read More
Life With a Shih Tzu: The Joys, Challenges, and Everything In Between
An adult Shih Tzu is a small lapdog, weighing up to 16 pounds, with long, silky hair that requires regular grooming. This breed is loyal and friendly towards their family members, but can be known to misbehave! Today we are going to take a look at the pros and cons […] Read More
English Bulldog Breed: A Complete Guide
The English Bulldog is calm, confident and loving. Their coat is low maintenance and comes in a lot of gorgeous colors and patterns. With a distinctive thick set body and wide head, the Bulldog’s iconic look has earned them a lot of fans! Unfortunately, this cute face and body comes […] Read More
From Puppy To Full Grown Beagle
The full grown Beagle is a small hound, weighing 20 – 30lbs and standing around 13 to 15 inches tall. They are friendly, lively and loyal dogs, which makes them a great pet for active homes. You can expect your bouncy buddy to live up to around 12.5 years. Today […] Read More
How Long Do Dogs Live? A Complete Guide to Canine Lifespan
In this article we are going to look at one of the most common puppy parent questions: how long do dogs live? When you are thinking of bringing a new puppy into your home, you want to make sure that he will be with you for the longest possible time. […] Read More
Rottweiler Mix Breeds
The Rottweiler mix dogs are growing in popularity. Rottweiler mixes tend to be large, loyal, affectionate, protective dogs. They combine the ultimate hard working guard dog with another breed’s traits. Each Rottweiler mix breed will be different, with some making great docile family pets, and others active watchdogs. Today we […] Read More
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Staffordshire Bull Terrier dogs are brave and loyal companions. Their small, compact bodies hold strong personalities that are loving and devoted to their families. Today we’ll look at the breed traits of the Staffie, and find out whether their history as a working or guarding dog influences their ability to […] Read More
10 Most Popular Dogs In The UK For 2018
In this article we take a good look at the ten most popular dog breeds in the UK today. The latest Kennel Club registration figures were released in February 2018 and there are some interesting, and in some cases worrying, changes to report. We’ll look at the new rankings, at […] Read More
Best Puppy Beds For Your Sleepy Little Dog
Puppy beds are important. They don’t just give him somewhere comfortable to rest after a tiring day playing, but a place to feel and safe and secure in their new environment. We have been taking a look at some of the great choices available to new puppy owners. We have […] Read More
Dog Depression
Are you worried that your dog might be depressed? Does he seem sad or tired for no reason? Are you worried that he has lost his enjoyment in life? In this article we are going to take a look at dog depression. Answering your top questions on canine depression, and […] Read More
Hip Dysplasia In Dogs
Are you worried about canine hip dysplasia? Has your puppy been limping, or having trouble climbing up the stairs? CONTENTS What Is Hip Dysplasia? Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment Surgery Management Causes Prevention Breed Prevalence Hip Scores In this article we give you a complete guide to hip […] Read More
Puppy Health: Screw Tails And Hemivertebrae
You probably know that your dog’s vertebrae are the bones in its spine. Unlike people, in healthy dogs and puppies, the bones of the spine extend way beyond the pelvis to form a long straight tail. But there are genes that dogs carry, which can alter the state of that tail […] Read More
How To Tell If A Dog Is Purebred
Are you concerned that your puppy might not be purebred? Did you want a pedigree dog, but you are unsure whether that is what you have brought home? Â Â Â Â Â CONTENTS Purebred Definition What Does Purebred Mean? How To Tell If A Dog Is Purebred The Breed Standard […] Read More
Dog Breed Selector: What Dog Should I Get?
Choosing which dog breed to bring into your life is never simple. The answer to the question ‘which is the best dog breed’ will differ depending upon who you ask and who you are. CONTENTS Small Dog Breeds Medium Dog Breeds Large Dog Breeds What Size […] Read More
The Beagle
The beautiful Beagle is a very popular member of the hound group. Beagles are of course ‘pack hounds’ and therefore share some of the characteristics of this interesting sub-set of dogs Life with a beagle is unlikely to be a very quiet one. Like most pack hounds, beagles like to […] Read More
Puppy Exercise Requirements
New puppy owners are often confused about how much exercise their puppy actually needs. Today’s article looks at puppy exercise requirements. We’ll talk about how often your puppy needs to be walked and how often. And we’ll look at other types of puppy exercise, such as playing with people and […] Read More
How to Choose a Puppy Bed
Bringing a new puppy home is a time of great joy and anticipation. And waiting for those last few days to pass before she comes home can seem like an eternity. So it’s important not just for your future pup, but for your current sanity, to make the most of […] Read More
Which breed of puppy: Looking at Boxers
The Boxer is a proud breed, with a loyal following of fans throughout the globe. From its origins in Germany in the late 1800’s right up until today, it has an army of loving owners. With a distinctive face and powerful, energetic body, this noble breed has character by the […] Read More
11 Top Tips for a Great Puppy Recall
For most dog owners, the most important command they will ever teach their new puppy is the recall. Not only will it make life with your growing dog more pleasant, it will potentially help to keep him safe from harm too. Even if you have no intentions of doing advanced […] Read More
How to Spot a Puppy Farm
If you are looking for a puppy, you will have heard that ‘puppy farms’ and ‘puppy farmers’ are best avoided. You might have a vague idea of them being long dark kennels, with lots of dogs having litters at the same time. You probably imagine them as being cruel individuals, […] Read More