Recent Posts in Dog Breeds Category

What is Canine Leptospirosis?

Leptospirosis is a disease which is caused by infection with bacteria called Leptospira. There are a variety of different species of these bacteria, but most commonly dogs are infected with the L ...

Dangerous Diseases that Come from Ticks

Is your pet constantly plagued by ticks? These pesky little bugs often nestle into a dog’s thick fur and can bite and breed near the dog’s skin. The ticks themselves are irritating, and ...

Small Dog Breeds are at Risk to PSS

Yorkies are the lovable little dogs that are featured on British souvenirs and are owned and loved by thousands in the United States. These little pups can nuzzle their way into your heart with their ...

Advocates Seek to Protect Passenger Pets

Many people like to cart their pets around with them wherever they go. While it's great to give pets the love and attention that they need, the car isn't the best place to do this. In fact, ...

Pitbull Saved from Death Row

Not only humans can be given a reprieve on death row. A young pit bull was scheduled to be euthanized for over a year when a judge granted a request to have the animal moved to an animal shelter. The ...

Exercising Your Dog

Exercising with your dog is not only fun, it is a healthy past time for you and your pets. Depending on the size and breed of your dog, there are different exercise activities for you to choose from. ...

Questions to Ask Before Adopting a Pet

Adopt a pet, such as a dog or a cat, is a huge decision that should never be taken lightly. When you adopt a pet, you are going to be responsible for it for many years to come. This means you will not ...

Types of Hypoallergenic Dogs

Are you one of the thousands of people who love dogs but are allergic to them? Have you always wanted a dog but were worried about how having a dog in your home would affect your allergies? If so, you ...

Breed Spotlight: Golden Retrievers

Golden Retrievers are among some of the most common and most popular types of dog breeds in the country. In fact, according to the American Kennel Club's 2009 Dog Registration Statistics, Golden ...

Breed Spotlight: Yorkshire Terriers

Yorkshire Terriers, commonly referred to as Yorkies, continue to be one of the most sought after types of dogs. These toy-sized dogs are often seen in the arms or purses of the rich and fabulous, but ...