The Chesapeake Bay Retriever, also referred to as “Chessies” originated from the U.S during the 19th century. This breed belongs to the UKC Gun Dog group, and the AKC Sporting Dog group. The Chessie was bred from two Newfoundland-type dogs that were found in an English shipwreck. Newfoundlands, Irish Water Spaniels, and hounds were believed to have contributed to the Chessie gene pool.
Read full articleThe Whippet originated from the U.K, and is part of the UKC, Sighthound Group, and the AKC, Hound Group. This dog breed first came about more than 100 years ago, and was used for racing and catching rats. This breed was bred in the late 19th century. It is spectacular in track racing over short distances, and reaches high speeds in seconds. The Whippet was named the “poor man’s racehorse” as it was used for gambling in the U.K by the working class.
Read full articleThe Samoyed originated from Siberia, and is part of the Northern, UKC, and Working, AKC groups. This breed gets its name from the Samoyed people, a nomadic tribe from the Siberian Tundra. The Samoyed was used as a hunter, herder of reindeer, and also as a sled dog.
Read full articleThe Pekingese, otherwise known as the “lion dog,” originated from China. This dog breed is part of the UKC, Companion breed, and the AKC, Toy breed. The Pekingese dog breed has been around in China since the Tsang Dynasty, during the eighth century. The nobility enjoyed this dog breed.
Read full articleAs your dog begins to feel bored, it’s up to you to start becoming creative with dog training. Just repeating the same command every day, and doing the same thing for weeks on end is also going to bore you. You’ve both got to have some fun. After all, you owe it to your furry best friend.
Read full articleTake a walk down any pet store aisle, and you will see that canine dental cleaning product options have been more numerous than in the past. A critical part of being a good pet parent means understanding the importance of regular dental care for our furry best friends.
Read full articleDogs that bark excessively at guests and visitors need positive dog training. There are many reasons that dogs and puppies bark excessively. Here’s a guide that will help you to solve this problem.
Read full articleAll dogs enjoy digging! Dogs and muddy terrain are a match made in heaven. Sometimes digging may become a problem, as dogs are speedy with their escapades. Small terrier type dogs need to be supervised constantly when spending time outdoors So how do you stop your dog from digging up your garden?
Read full articleBringing home a new dog is probably one of life’s best experiences. Our starter guide explains how to prepare your home and family for a new dog.
Read full articleHave you ever wondered why it’s sometimes hard to pick up signs of an ear infection in your dog right away? Your dog might still be running around playing Frisbee, but if ear infections are not treated right away they can become serious and very painful. You don’t need to be a veterinarian to pick up signs of an ear infection, but the more you learn about what causes them and how to treat them, the better a pet parent you’ll be.
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