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About the Breed While there is more than one type of Bulldog (including the French and American versions), when someone says Bulldog, they are generally referring to the English variety. The Bulldog got his name because of the activity of bull baiting.  Bull baiting was very popular within England at one time, and it required [...]

Most people who love dogs own one and they take care of them like children. Dogs are really great pets who will love you unconditionally. Whenever their owners get time from their busy and hectic schedule they cuddle their dogs, take them out for walks and play with them for hours as this hobby makes [...]

About the Breed Everyone’s favorite cartoon dog, Snoopy, is a well loved representative of the Beagle breed.  It helps show how well loved the breed is. The Beagle is a British hound dog that was developed from a mixture of larger hound breeds.  The breed was ideal because it created a smaller hound that was [...]

While you are raising a dog, you can teach it tricks by giving it training from the early years of its life. Older dogs are hard to teach but younger puppies are likely to grasp your tricks. After all, no matter how cute your puppy looks but it is an animal that can ruin your [...]

If you are fond of pets and you own one then it will be really thrilling for you to purchase clothes for your pet. If you own a dog or puppy then this article will help you to buy dog apparel that is not only affordable but also looks good on your pet. There are [...]

Identifying dog health problems symptoms is important for the owners because your pet is solely dependent on you when they face any trouble. Most owners are able to identify when their pets are not feeling well. However, not many owners are aware of what actions need to be taken to help their pets. Diarrhea is [...]

About the Breed A funny little fact about the ‘Australian’ Shepherd is that he’s not Australian at all! In fact, he is an American breed of dog but his name is a reference to the association between the breed and the Australian sheepherders that came to America in the 1800s. The Australian Shepherd quickly developed [...]

Training your dog to sit is the primary command that new owners use to train the pets. When the dogs are trained properly, they are able to understand when their masters command them to sit with a simple look. Dogs have a natural ability to read expressions and understand body language, which is useful to [...]

About the Breed: Australian Cattle Dog Unlike the other herding breed with Australian in its name, the Australian Cattle Dog is actually from Australia.  He is often more commonly referred to as simply cattle dog, blue heeler, or red heeler. The breed was developed with one sole purpose in mind: to drive cattle.  At the [...]

You love your puppies and you only want to give them the best. That means healthy dog food and treats. Many of you are making your own homemade dog treats, maybe because you don’t want to pay the high prices for the commercial variety or maybe just because your best friend deserves the best. Whatever [...]

If you are wondering how to get a dog to mount you, the answer is pretty simple. All you would need to do is learn how to train your dog to obey you. By doing this you would be able to command your dog to do anything for you. Here are some pointers to consider [...]