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Like what other responsible fur-parents do, you look for the best treatment and care that your furry friends can get when they get sick. You search every corner of the city just to find the right vet that you’re looking for. Choosing a local veterinary clinic is not as simple as it may seem. You … Read more
Hunting dogs are extremely helpful for locating and flushing birds; they are also perfect for retrieving downed birds for the hunter. Let’s look at a few of the best bird hunting dog breed, and why they are so perfect for the task. First, we will look at two distinctions between types of hunting dogs, the … Read more
Although each dog is unique, certain breeds can be considered aggressive based on inherent traits. The greatest known breed with a tendency for aggression is the Pit Bull Terrier. Dogs of this breed account for more bite-related attacks than any other breed on record. This aggression is credited largely to the growing popularity of dogfighting … Read more
There are a lot of different things that you can look for in a dog, from particular breed, color, size, age, etc. But what if you are looking for a certain type of temperament? Many people, with or without kids, are looking for what dogs are best known for: affection and companionship. Here is a … Read more
An underbite is when the lower jaw juts out from underneath the upper jaw. In some dog breeds, this is fairly common and is often an identifying trait of a breed. However, it can create some problems for the dog over time. Here’s a list of dogs that are frequently born with an underbite, as … Read more
If you were to define canine health as being at a generally lower risk for genetic disease, then mixed breed dogs would probably be healthier. They also tend to live longer than purebreds. The reason for this lies in gene pools and the mechanics of genetics. By definition, a purebred dog has purebred parents. This … Read more
Children and dogs have a natural affinity for one another. While children provide dogs with attention and love, dogs provide children with companionship and affection and help children learn about responsibility. However, it is important to supervise interactions between dogs and small children and to know which breeds are the most comfortable with children when … Read more
There is an ongoing question about what dogs cause insurance companies to refuse coverage to potential customers. It has actually changed from decade to decade based on the perceptions of how dangerous and/or physically aggressive this or that dog breed was or is. Currently, only a couple of dogs still cause homeowners headaches with insurance … Read more
All dogs can suffer from various illnesses, physical health problems, and diseases. However, some dogs suffer more than others. If you have one of these breeds of dogs that are at high risk for health problems, you should be prepared for higher vet bills too. The following dogs and their multiple health risks are ones … Read more
Like humans, dogs have four-chambered hearts with a general structure also similar to that of humans. Some breeds are more prone to heart disease than others, but any dog can get this condition. There is some recent evidence that diet may be a factor in the development of canine heart disease. Specifically, this refers to … Read more