Water, protein, fat, carbs, vitamins, and minerals are the six most important things for a husky’s diet. Providing your dog with a balanced diet daily does help him get the nutrients he needs. Nonetheless, most commercial foods, including kibble, will lose nutrients throughout the formulation process. Consider this when selecting the optimal diet and any […]
The Shih Tzu dog, small in size (weighing no more than 7.5 kg), with dense, soft and long hair, is the result of crossing with the Pekingese breed of dog. They are originally from Tibet and, for years, was considered a “sacred” dog breed, which was given as a gift to the emperors in China. […]
The Maltipoo is one of the most popular hybrid dogs, they are easy to love and care for and when it comes to the best dog food for Maltipoos, the choices are many. These happy dogs enjoy most types of food, however, owners should feed them a high quality kibble ideally designed and formulated for […]
The Australian Shepherd, affectionately known as the “Aussie” is a sheep herding dog that originated in the Pyrenees Mountains, between France and Spain. Yes, you read that correctly, the Australian Shepherd is not an Australian breed at all. These dogs were in fact brought to Australia by Basque immigrants, and when some of their descendants […]
The Bichon Frise is a delightful little dog with a cheerful and merry personality. Developed exclusively as a companion dog, the Bichon has a rich and illustrious history. The breed was originally developed from the Poodle and Barbet Water Spaniel, and can trace its ancestry back to Spain in the 1200s. Spanish sailors used them […]
Most peoples idea of the Bloodhound is based on Hollywood movies, where packs of these hounds lead lawmen through the forest in pursuit of an escaped prisoner. But there’s a lot more to the Bloodhound than that. The exceptional nose these dogs possess sees them used in all sorts of tracking work, from hunting to […]
The noble Akita Inu is an impressive dog. These large, dignified animals are so revered in their native Japan that they are considered national monuments, and owning one is said to bring good luck. The breed originated in the mountainous region of the Akita Prefecture, from which it takes its name. They were originally bred […]
Silky terrier is an adorable small pet dog, that reminds in a lot of ways like Yorkshire terrier. It is lively, attentive, rugged, resilient by character and incredibly caring. Being in best appearance, it weighs in at approximately 3.6 – 4.5 kilos with the size of approximately 23 cm. Even with its compact overall size, […]
Many can be easily confused when they first broach the subject of worms in dogs. Do a bit of research can you can have somewhat of an information overload. Some of this information will be important, some of it will not. Most don’t have time to do thorough worms in dogs research. There is enough […]
The Bernese Mountain Dog is a Swiss breed and is named after the city of Berne, Switzerland. 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 […]