Monthly Archives: October 2011

Looking for that perfect pooch? Do you want a couch potato, a high energy dog or one who will be a good guard dog? How about ones’ that don’t shed or are easy to train? Small, medium or large? Here … Continue reading →

You’ve decided to take your dog on a trip with you and want to be sure it goes well. Here are some reminders and advice to make the trip as safe and fun as possible. Before you are ready to … Continue reading →

It’s time to go on vacation, or a business trip, or leave home for some reason and you can’t take your favorite friend(s) with you. You have decided to let a boarding kennel take care of your dog while you … Continue reading →

So, you think you want to breed your dog? Some people want to do it because they love their dog so much and they want another just like it. Some think it’s an easy way to make some money. Others … Continue reading →

Allergies in dogs has become an all too frequent malady. While they can become allergic to most anything, just like us, there are some things you can do to help your pet avoid food allergies. Ian Billingshurst, veterinary author of … Continue reading →

Are you Over-Feeding Your Dog? Most people do, unfortunately. To keep your dog healthy, maintain its proper weight. Here you can find the proper weight range for any breed: http://www.petobesityprevention.com/ideal-weight-ranges/ Looking at your dog from above there should be a … Continue reading →

The first question many people ask when they consider whether to get a dog to become part of the family is should I get a rescue or a purebred? Many feel that rescuing from the shelter is the option everyone … Continue reading →

There are some differences in dogs and wolves, according to Ray Coppinger, a professor of biology at Hampshire College in Amherst, Massachusetts. He reports dogs skulls, teeth and brains are smaller than wolves, with a 20% smaller brain. Dogs can … Continue reading →

Rate Your Dog Food Start with a score of 100. 1) For every listing of “by-product”, subtract 10 points 2) For every non-specific animal source (“meat” or “poultry”, meat, meal or fat) reference, subtract 10 points 3) If the food … Continue reading →

The Story of Levi I have been involved in the rescue of both my breeds since I began showing dogs almost twenty five years ago. I also am very selective about who gets one of our puppies. We stress to … Continue reading →