Also known as the Fox Paulistinha and the Terrier Brasileiro, the Brazilian Terrier is an intelligent and playful breed. But how do you know whether you are ready to purchase a pet and if this breed is right for you? This information is absolutely necessary in making the decision to purchase a pet. History The ...
After years of not having a dog most of our married life, I finally talked my husband into taking the plunge just before your younger child left for college. Growing up on a farm in Texas, I couldn’t remember a time when I didn’t have a dog (as well horses, cows, pigs, chickens, etc.) On ...
Before you select a dog to bring into your home, it’s helpful to know a little about the particular breed history, temperament, and health problems typical for it’s type. In this article, we will discuss the top 10 small dog breeds for families and give an informative summary of each breed. 1. Dachshund The Dachshund ...
Also known as the Muggin and the Pug-Pin, the Carlin Pinscher is an intelligent and spunky breed. But how do you know whether you are ready to purchase a pet and if this breed is right for you? This information is absolutely necessary in making the decision to purchase a pet. History The origin of ...
As you drive along Creek Road in Delanco, New Jersey, across the street from a Roller Rink, some trucking facilities, and a FedEx depot, you’d come across something you wouldn’t expect to find in this industrial area of town – one of the larger parks in Burlington County’s park system – Pennington Park. Pennington Park ...
Fawn Doberman syndrome affects dogs with diluted colors, hence its other name, dilution alopecia. What is a diluted color? It’s a blend of a base color and white. A dilution of red and white is called fawn. A dilution of black and white is called blue. Both fawns and blues can get fawn Doberman syndrome. ...
The Miniature Pinscher (or Min Pin) is aptly named, for it does look like a tiny Doberman Pinscher, only with slightly bigger eyes. However, the Min Pin is an older breed than the Doberman. Even the name “pinscher” means “terrier” in German. This is an elegant, feisty dog with a Napoleonic complex. That may be ...
The Toy Dog Breeds are becoming increasingly more popular. Many elderly, ill, and housebound people reap huge benefits by having such a dog in their lives. They make wonderful companions and can bring much joy to a person’s life, especially those who are often on their own. Many Toy Breeds don’t need much exercise suiting ...
Miniature dogs, also known as toy dogs at one time used to be called “toy dogs.” This is because during the Renaissance when balloon sleeves were in fashion, it was an affectionate practice to carry these dogs within their sleeves as arm warmers! They may appear frail, but most of these dogs are very confident ...
Also known as the Spotted Pinscher and the Merle Pinscher, the Harlequin Pinscher is an outgoing and spunky breed. But how do you know whether you are ready to purchase a pet and if this breed is right for you? This information is absolutely necessary in making the decision to purchase a pet. History The ...
