With its unmistakeable profile, and glamorous looks the Afgan Hound is a standout among dog breeds. These tall, sleek sight hounds can stand as high as 29 inches at the shoulder, and can weigh between 44 to 59 pounds. Their trademark long, silky coat can be any color, although white markings are not permitted. Another [...]

The typical modern lifestyle places a lot of time pressure on you, and if you’re a dog owner this makes it difficult to spend as much time with your dog as you should. Now, while it may be easy to assign exercising your dog to the “optional” list – after all, the dog’s not going [...]

Dogs are the ultimate survivors, and one of the reasons behind their success is a supremely adapted digestive system. A dog can eat just about anything, including meat, vegetables and some stuff that other animals would run a mile from. It is therefore not surprising that dogs suffer the occasional bout of diarrhea. In fact, [...]

With its adorable, droopy expression, long ears and waddling walk, the Basset is an easy dog to spot. These loveable dogs have a long history and are believed to descend from the Ardennes St. Hubert hounds. They were brought to Britain by the Norman invaders in 1066, and it was in Britain that they were [...]

The Bernese Mountain Dog originated in Switzerland, and is named after the Swiss capital city, Berne. Bred originally to do farm work, these large, affectionate dogs are extremely versatile and can do a number of jobs, including herding and protecting livestock, and pulling carts. They were also once used by the Romans as fighting dogs, [...]

Dogs interpret body language in much the same way that humans do. A calm, confident voice and posture conveys confidence and demands respect, a stooped posture and wavering voice shows insecurity or fear, while frantic behavior indicates uncertainty and chaos. It therefore stands to reason that you need to pay attention to your body language [...]

Dogs, or CanIs lupus familiaris to give them their scientific name, are an incredibly diverse species of animal. Within the genus you’ll find an amazing array of body shapes, sizes, coat lengths, and coat colors. However, it may surprise you to learn that all of these breeds are virtual anatomical facsimiles of each other. Yes, [...]

Among the more common complaints heard from dog owners….and their neighbors, is dog barking. Barking is as normal to a canine as speaking is for us. It isn’t all bad since the barking can serve as a territorial alert when a trespasser enters the neighborhood or to draw the owner’s attention when there is possible [...]

For some people, dog training could appear to be a significant long shot at nighttime. However, for those who have great skills and education in dog training, you are able to really get results quickly. Only with a little shopping around, will you call at your training enter into effect. These dog training tips are [...]