The average Bichon Frise lifespan is between 12 and 13 years. These little dogs owe their longevity to their size, and relative lack of life-limiting heritable diseases. The oldest Bichons … [Read more...]
Emotional Support Dog – Choosing The Right Certification
An emotional support dog has a letter from a health care professional ‘prescribing’ them as part of their owner’s therapy for a mental health disorder. Also known as ESA dogs, they have some legal … [Read more...]
Puppy Crying At Night – Helping Your Pup Settle Into His New Home
A puppy crying at night is a common problem for many new dog owners. It usually boils down to one of a handful of common reasons. And once the cause is identified, a solution to match it can be put … [Read more...]
Antlers For Dogs – Do They Like Them And Are They Safe?
Antlers for dogs usually come from deer, elk, reindeer or moose. They are widely sold as toys, enrichment activities, and to divert dogs from destructive chewing on household items like shoes or … [Read more...]
Why Do Dogs Yawn, And What Are Their Yawns Trying To Tell Us?
Why do dogs yawn? Dogs yawn for lots of reasons, not limited to tiredness. Dog yawning is also an important part of how they communicate. And it might even hold the key to measuring how well … [Read more...]
Can Dogs Eat Chocolate, And If Not, Why Not?
Chocolate is not a safe treat for dogs. It contains caffeine and theobromine - compounds that are toxic to dogs. Some dogs are also genetically more vulnerable to chocolate poisoning than … [Read more...]
Finnish Spitz – Your Guide To An Ancient And Isolated Dog Breed
The Finnish Spitz is a medium sized hunting dog from Finland. It has a dense auburn coat and fox-like features. Whilst relatively unknown outside Finland, fans of the breed praise its friendly … [Read more...]
Dog Bite Statistics – Busting Myths And Dealing Out Facts
Dog bite statistics are interesting for all kinds of reasons. They can help us decide whether our children are the right age to get a dog, or which breeds we feel confident raising. On a larger … [Read more...]
Dog Pregnancy Calendar – What To Expect When She’s Expecting
The dog pregnancy calendar is 63 days (9 weeks) long. It starts at the point of ovulation, and ends with the puppies’ birth. By counting from the point of ovulation, the stages and milestones of … [Read more...]
Different Types Of German Shepherds – There Are More Than You Think!
The main dog breed registries only recognise one type of German Shepherd Dog, so in that sense there aren’t lots of different types of German Shepherds. But inevitably, breeding lines used for … [Read more...]