For centuries, mutts have been shunned by potential owners and kennel clubs, called mongrels, curs, tykes, and my favorite term, Heinz 57s, playing on “Fifty-Seven varieties.” While many prospective pet owners prefer the status symbol of owning a purebred dog, the benefits of mixed-breed dogs far outweigh those of purebreds. There is a stigma associated ...
From my personal experience of being a dog owner for over 19 years I would have to say. I have owned only mixed breeds and they always turn out to be the best dogs I have ever owned. I have personally owned Chihuahua Dachshund mix this was the cutest dog and so sweet. Also the ...
After much begging, you make the announcement that you will allow your child to have a dog. After all, a dog will teach your children great responsibility and will allow them to have another friend they can play with. But, the question seems, what is the appropriate breed of dog for my child? The list ...
Since 1999, the beagle has been consistently in the American Kennel Club‘s Ten Most Popular Dog Breeds list. The beagle reached the number 3 spot in 2012. Beagles are easy-going, intelligent and friendly dogs. Unfortunately, record numbers of dogs, including purebred beagles, are being abandoned or surrendered to animal shelters since the worldwide recession ...
When I first met the neighbors I’ll call Bonnie and Jim, they had a beautiful Great Dane named Zeb. He was three or four years old, which is middle-aged for a giant breed. He died when he was 8, with many health problems related to old age. It broke their hearts, and they vowed not ...
I have two Chihuahuas but I still shop around at different pet stores. Nowadays, the pet business is a billion dollar plus industry and there is so much in the way of accessories available that I love to look at these Pet boutiques. Puppies Plus in the Shoppes at Parkland in Parkland, Florida happens to ...
One of the rarest breeds of American dog is the Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog , also known as Otto Dogs. There are less than 1000 of these types of bulldogs in the world. The breed gets it unusual name from the river in Rebecca, Georgia where it originated in an attempt to recreate the type ...
Mutt owners, rejoice! Now you can have an answer when people ask you “What kind of dog is that?” The Canine Heritage ™ Breed Test from MMI Genomics can analyze a sample of your dog’s DNA with state-of-the-art technology to tell your dog’s heritage. A quick and easy test kit can be purchased from their ...