Why does my dog hate baths? My dog loves splashing in puddles and swimming in the creek, but he’s never enthusiastic about getting clean again afterwards! If your dog is the same, you aren’t alone. Many pups have an aversion to being bathed. It’s natural to be concerned, but there […] Read More

Why does my dog growl when I pet him? Nothing makes me feel worse than being growled at by my dog when I’m trying to show him some affection. I instantly worry that he’s in pain, or even that he might hate me! But, there are actually tons of reasons […] Read More

Can Toy Poodles swim? Lots of people believe Toy Poodles and Poodles in general are sophisticated and classy dogs. But, did you know these tiny, adorable dogs enjoy jumping in and out of water. So yes! Toy poodles can swim. In fact, they are among the best swimmers in the […] Read More

My dog is my first companion of the canine kind, and owning him has been a learning curve in lots of ways. Like any anxious new parent, I can’t help fretting about whether his behavior is normal or not. Something I do know is: he LOVES my attention, and sometimes […] Read More

How fast can a Chihuahua run? Despite their small size, Chihuahuas are energetic and active dogs. The first time I saw one racing across the dog park I started to wonder what sort of speeds those tiny legs could reach! I found out that, on average, a Chihuahua can run […] Read More

The Poodle tail comes in a huge variety of shapes and sizes, making each individual dog look completely different! Tail appearance can vary depending on the haircut your Poodle has, the breed standard in your area, the legality of tail docking where you live, and more. Not all Poodles are […] Read More

Knowing how to keep the house clean when your dog is in heat can help a lot of owners feel more relaxed about their dog’s period. When my dog is in heat, I want to take care of her, but I know I’ll also feel better if my home is […] Read More

A crying Chihuahua can be frustrating and concerning. But, there are lots of things that can make a Chihuahua cry all the time. Chihuahuas are popular toy dogs thanks to their affectionate personalities and small size. But, like all dogs, Chihuahuas are known to whine or cry in some situations. […] Read More

The brown Shih Tzu is also known as liver or chocolate amongst puppy breeders. This rare coat color comes from a recessive gene, which means it’s harder to produce a litter of brown Shih Tzu puppies than another more common color. Brown Shih Tzu dogs don’t just have a chocolate […] Read More

The Wooly Husky dog is not well known outside breeder and enthusiast circles, yet this is not a new dog breed at all. Rather, this term refers to a husky dog with a certain type of coat that has a longer, fuller and more plush appearance and feel. Standard Alaskan […] Read More

Heterochromia in dogs is a genetic condition that causes dogs with different colored eyes. Although unusual dogs with different colored eyes aren’t exactly rare. In some breeds like Huskies, Shelties, Great Danes, Chihuahuas, Australian Cattle Dogs and Border Collies heterochromia it is not uncommon to have one brown and one […] Read More

Dog eye boogers are caused by a gunky discharge from your pup’s eye. This eye goop can be green, white, clear or brown and might seem wet and murky or dry and crusty. This is pretty gross stuff so you’ll want to clean it off, but hold on a second! […] Read More

Can humans get kennel cough from dogs, or are we immune to this respiratory infection? Yes, but it’s not common. While technically humans can catch canine infectious respiratory disease through the bacteria Bordetella bronchiseptica, it is not as infectious between dogs and us as it is between them. Today we […] Read More

Dogs with green eyes are rare, but they do exist! Have you ever seen dogs with green eyes? Well, if you have, you should consider yourself lucky, as they’re pretty unusual creatures! Pitbulls, Pomskies and Weimaraners are reported to have produced dogs with green eyes on occasion. Most dogs have […] Read More

There are four official Australian Shepherd colors and three markings. Australian Shepherd colors include black, red, blue merle and red merle. Australian Shepherd markings are tan points, white markings and white markings with tan points. However, you will find a lot more Australian Shepherd colors than that! Today we’ll look […] Read More

Merle dog coats have irregular patches of blue or red hair, that are laid over a lighter, or diluted, shade of the same pigment. The merle gene can change coat color, skin tone and even eye color in dogs. If you have two merle genes or a double merle it […] Read More

Dog price varies a lot. You can expect to spend anywhere from $500 to $3,000 on a purebred puppy. But how much does a dog cost you on a daily basis? The average lifetime cost of owning a dog is between $10,000 and $15,000. This will depend on the type […] Read More