Your passion for pooches has driven you to the decision to become a breeder. You have chosen your breeding stock and are waiting for just the right time. When exactly is the right time to allow the dog to mate, and what should you expect during this time until your dog is expecting? Your female ...
Dogs have been around for many many years and over the years there have been some of the most unusual, exotic and unusual dogs. Some huge, some medium, some, small and tiny, and others are the most unusual of them all with little or no hair. Some have lots of fur and that makes them ...
You’re are looking for a dog. Where do you go for a pet? How do you find just the right dog for you? Your first thought may be the local pet store, but these aren’t always the best solution as many pet stores receive their pets from puppy mills-breeders who turn out dogs like hotcakes ...
A breeding contract is essential for dog breeders, both between the owners of the stud and bitch and between the owners of the puppies and their new families. Specific stipulations in the contract will protect all parties from lawsuits and legal issues. Although both parties may agree upon terms, it is recommended to have a ...
Do you really want to be a breeder? …WHY? The temptation is understandable. In fact, I’ve thought long and hard on the reasons so many consider breeding. Here’s my short-list, with no order of preference or statistical occurrence. 1. Dogs are truly man’s best friends. They’re capable of giving of themselves until there is nothing ...
The act of dog breeding is a serious responsibility that needs extensive research before breeding any dog. Complications are sure to rise if the beginning breeder does not take the proper precautions. Experienced breeders are concerned about the destruction of the purebred bloodline and serious health concerns that may be caused by not breeding the ...
Are you looking for a guard dog but don’t know which breeds are best for the job? This article describes ten of the best guard dog breeds as agreed by a number of professionals in the dog breeding industry. That is not to say that these ten breeds are the only great guard dogs out ...
Being from Argentina, the Dogo Argentino is a strong and powerful dog that was mixed with the Cordoban Fighting Dog. This dog first appeared around the 1920’s to early 1930’s and is used for hunting larger game like deer and wild boars. Although that description doesn’t sound like its best dog for a family, they ...
As in humans, hypothyroidism is a disorder of the thyroid gland with a most distinct symptom of weight gain. So true, also, with man’s best friend. In your dog, hypothyroidism exhibits the same, if not worse, symptoms but can be treated resulting in a normal and healthy lifespan. The thyroid gland in both dogs and ...
We all like to think that our dogs are the smartest in the world. But owning a super smart dog can be a double-edged sword. The more intelligent your pet, the more challenges and activities he will need. After all, do you see Einstein vegetating on a couch for 5 hours, waiting for you to ...