Articles for tag: Buying a Puppy, Cocker Spaniels, Eye Conditions, Eye Diseases, Pekingese

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Common Eye Conditions in Dogs

Proper eye care is as important for dogs as well as humans. Left untreated, or not treated soon enough, many eye diseases and conditions can result in reduced vision or even total loss of vision. Some breeds also have genetic predispositions to various eye conditions. It is vital that your dog has a yearly eye ...

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Best Dog Breeds for Active Outdoors Families

Choosing a dog that fits your lifestyle is an important part of successfully companion dog ownership. The breed is often chosen on impulse, because of its appearance, reputation, or as the current fad, and not for the particular characteristics that will make it a good pet that fits the family’s lifestyle and activity level. Families ...

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Product Review: Snuggie for Dogs

If you’ve seen Snuggie blankets for humans, you can visualize Snuggies for dogs: Blankets that fit around the dog’s body with oversized sleeves in front. The coats are made of soft fleece and have adjustable, Velcro straps. They come in four sizes and will fit about any size dog: from Extra-Small teacup breeds, to Small ...

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Everything You Need to Know About Cocker Spaniels

I always wanted a ‘blonde’ cocker spaniel female I could name ‘Lady’. I wanted to groom her and train her and enter her in dog shows. Cocker Spaniels, just like any other full breed dogs, are very expensive. In the pet shops, they can often go as high as $1000. Before you buy any dog, ...

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Best Dogs for Allergy Sufferers

Many dog lovers around the world suffer from allergies making it very difficult for them to adopt their own pet dog. This is heartbreaking for many who have always wanted a dog to keep them company. However, there are some breeds of dogs that make it easy for an allergic owner to keep a pet. ...

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Basic Care of a Cocker Spaniel

Cocker Spaniels are high maintenance animals. But they are also loving, gentle and perfect animal to have around the house. Cocker like to have their own space, so having a special place for them is important. Some cockers prefer pillows, other prefer the cool floor. Vaccinations of Cocker Spaniels It is important to vaccinate your ...

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Facts About the Cocker Spaniel

Although it is difficult to determine exactly when the type of dog we call “spaniels” came into being, written records exist as far back as the 14th century. They are commonly believed to have originated in Spain – hence the term spaniel – but some mention of early spaniels has also been found in Switzerland ...

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Most Popular Female Dog Names

If you’re a proud new dog owner, picking out a name for your pet can be as fun and special as picking out the name of your newborn child. Here’s at least 20 popular female dog names you might consider for your new addition to the family. 1) “Maggie” continues to top the most popular ...

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The Cocker Spaniel: All Eyes and Ears

I wasn’t near two years old, and, additionally, I was pretty uncoordinated at that. I remember sitting in a snow bank with the stereotypical “snowsuit” and boots and mittens. I couldn’t keep my balance but my parents kept propping me up giving themselves the illusion I was “playing” in the snow. What made the day ...

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Grooming a Cocker Spaniel

Cocker Spaniels are friendly, enthusiastic dogs that make great family pets and are known for their beautiful coats and long, floppy ears. While grooming a Cocker Spaniel does not have to be time consuming, you do need to be diligent about caring for its coat. Follow these grooming tips to keep your Cocker Spaniel looking ...