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 ...
Ever since Jessica Simpson brought her dog, Daisy, into the public eye, this mixed breed has been getting lots of attention. Although there are many variations in the name, such as Maltipoo, Maltepoo, Malt-i-poo, and Maltapoo, this lovable mix of the Maltese and Poodle is one of the cutest mixed breeds ever. We are the ...
When one decides they want to get a puppy or even an adult dog, there are several decisions to make. One of the first ones is should I buy a dog or adopts one? My opinion is one should always adopt a dog. Whatever your decision is a puppy or adult dog there is always ...
If you are looking for pitbull puppies for sale, here are a few things you should know before buying a pitbull puppy. 1. A pitbull can be the best dog you’ll ever own. The loyalty, intelligence, and humor of a pitbull are, in my opinion, unmatched by most other dog breeds. Many misperceptions of pitbulls ...
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 ...
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. ...
Dogs provide us with entertainment, companionship, love and security. Caring for a dog can ease loneliness, stress, and pain, and this is especially true for the elderly. The devoted companionship of a dog has been shown to encourage senior citizens to become more physically active, emotionally responsive and cooperate better with caregivers and doctors, all ...
July 31 is Mutt Day. No origins have been found for the day. However, the day was created to celebrate mutts. People that insist on having pure bred dogs often look down on mutts. However, mutt owners know that mutts are the best of the best. In fact, their genes are probably the best since ...