PRA in dogs is short for progressive retinal atrophy. It is the name for a group of inherited eye diseases affecting over 100 different breeds. All types of PRA disease in dogs are characterized by loss of night vision first, followed by loss of daytime vision, and eventually blindness. Since […] Read More
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Cavanese – The Cavalier Havanese Mix Is a Toy Sized Joy
A Cavanese is a mixed breed dog with one Cavalier King Charles Spaniel parent and one Havanese parent. Cavanese dogs are also known as Havaliers. They are invariably sweet and friendly dogs, but their heritage puts them at risk of skeletal disorders, heart disease, and problems with their airways too. […] Read More
German Shorthaired Pointer Breed Information Center: A GSP Dog Guide
German Shorthaired Pointer dogs are a gun dog breed that weigh between 45 and 70 pounds, growing up to 25 inches tall. They are active, eager to please, and intelligent dogs that love spending time with their people. Although they have a short, firm coat, they are a very high […] Read More
Doberman Pinscher Temperament – Is This Dog Right For Your Family?
Doberman Pinscher temperament: What do you need to know about the personality of this powerful and energetic dog? Dogs of this medium breed are often used for guard or rescue work. They have a sleek, muscular body and low grooming needs. But how will they get along with you and […] 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
How To Teach A Dog To Jump
If you would like to know how to teach a dog to jump over obstacles or through hoops, or even in and out of the car, you’ve come to the right place. CONTENTS How high can a dog jump How far can dogs jump Why teach […] Read More
Droopy Eye Dog – A Guide To Ectropion A Common Eyelid Problem In Dogs
Pippa Mattinson looks at common dog and puppy eyelid problems that affect the droopy eye dog, and at droopy eye dog breeds that may be more likely to suffer from ectropion The appeal of the droopy face dog Some of our most popular dog breeds have a delightfully appealing and […] Read More
How To Clean Your Puppy’s Ears
Your puppy’s ears are sensitive and need to be treated with care. We’ll be looking in this article at how to clean your puppy’s ears naturally at home. CONTENTS Why some puppies need their ears cleaning Dog breeds that may need regular ear cleaning When to clean your puppy’s ears […] Read More
Britain says Yes to Brachycephaly – a puppy health concern
The Kennel Club has recently released its dog registrations statistics for 2014, and it was with sadness that we viewed some of the changes that have taken place For despite increasing concerns about the health conditions suffered by brachycephalic dogs, their popularity continues to rise. In 2013 there were 20,830 […] Read More
Puppy search resource: the Gundog Group of dogs
Pedigree dogs are divided into several different groups. The members of each group have certain characteristics in common. Often to do with their original purpose. Gundogs are the most popular of these groups of pedigree dogs in the UK today, by a long way There were over 87,000 gundog births […] Read More