Tag: Dogs
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Hairless Dog Breeds
There are four recognized hairless dog breeds, which we will cover below; however, it is important to know that any dog breed can produce hairless offspring—it is just a matter of the presence of a genetic mutation. This also means that puppies of hairless dog breeds can have fur. What Causes Hairlessness in Dogs? As…
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Teacup Dog Breeds
As usual, when ‘teacup’ is attached to any type of animal, you know you are in for cuteness overload—this is no different when it comes to dogs. Teacup dogs are tiny breeds of dog which (unofficially) weighs four pounds or less and measures 17” or shorter in length as an adult, but there are no…
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Quiet Dog Breeds
One of the main concerns of potential dog owners, especially ones that live in apartments or with close neighbors is the fear that their new dog will bark enough to disturb neighbors. This is a valid concern, as some dog breeds tend to bark more than others, and some have been bred to do so…
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Which Dog Breeds Are Used as Guide Dogs?
There are a few breeds are dogs which are used more, by a great margin, than others. And they are selected for a variety of reasons which makes them ideal for their life-long jobs. The earliest of guide dogs were German Shepherds, but overtime, other breeds have moved in to take the lead in helping…
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Irish Dog Breeds
Ireland has produced some of the most well-known and beloved dog breeds, and also some that are quite obscure, except to those canine connoisseurs that know of every breed of dog. Most of the Irish dog breeds are either working dogs or gun dogs. Irish Setter: One of the most well-known dog breeds, the Irish…
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Most Loyal Dog Breeds
There are a lot of myths about dogs, and loyalty being a trait of only certain breeds of dogs is one of them. Being loyal is a characteristic of individual dogs, and not an entire breed; however, there are some breeds of dog which have a tendency to develop more intense loyalty than others, but…
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How to Choose a Dog Crate
New dog owners are faced with a lot of decisions when it comes to buying products for their new friend. Getting a dog crate seems like one of the easy ones, but there are a lot of considerations that should go into picking the right crate for your dog, and for your needs. In case…
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Best Types of Dog Collars
Picking a dog collar can be a daunting task, not because it is a task difficult in itself, but because of the deluge of options at the stores and especially online. To help pick a good quality collar there are several things you should keep in mind, but most importantly you should figure out what…
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The Importance of Brushing Your Dog’s Teeth
Keeping your dog healthy, like keeping yourself healthy, is important for a happy life, and there are a variety of details that need to be taken care of in order to keep the entire body healthy and happy. Once of these areas that needs particular interest is the mouth, and teeth. Dog’s use their mouths…
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How to Be a Pack Leader for Your Dog
One of the most important things for dog owners (especially those with larger or aggressive dog breeds) to know is the need to be an alpha, pack leader, for their dog(s). Dogs, no matter the breed, look for and want an alpha—they need to be controlled by a pack leader. Often, untrainable, hyper, or aggressive…