Animal Shelter Daily Pet Tip Archive

A German shepherd dog is a champion of positive features. There is no other dog that possesses such admirable attributes as a German shepherd. He is perhaps the most loyal and lovely pal you could ever have. Beside, this dog is also very intelligent and shows a real interest in learning. He is both calm and athletic, he is strong and respectable and he is serious like no other. Despite his seriousness and calm, he can also be very jovial and really entertaining. There is no way someone could not like this dog; he has a perfect personality and, apart from that, he is also very good looking, always showing a lively and self assured look. ...Read More...

Maltese dogs have rightfully gained their status of “perfect pets”. They score very high when it comes to cuteness and friendly attitude, especially puppies. Full of energy and enthusiasm, with a remarkable intelligence and sense of observation, this dog breed can be a great addition to your family. ...Read More...

French Bull Dogs are perfect companions. They are good with children, playful and devoted, at the same time being very sweet and funny. They are also an intelligent and independent breed, but they require lots of attention and plenty of exercise. The French Bull Dog is patient and affectionate and you can always rely on him to be a good friend. Although he is enthusiastic and alert, a Frenchie is never loud and annoying. Being very curious by nature, he will pretty much enjoy the company of other animals and he will probably get along very well with strangers. ...Read More...

First mentioned in the British Isles the English bull dogs of today are very different than what their 16th to 19th century ancestors looked and behaved like. Nowadays this particular breed of dog appears with a muscular body, wrinkled face and a pushed-in nose. Besides this specific the bulldog family also includes the French and the American Bulldog. ...Read More...

All dog lovers have heard of the Dog Whisperer and many more have heard about the rare talent of Cesar Millan, the protagonist of the show and the sought-after specialist in the field of dog rehabilitation. But not many know how this show came to be or who exactly Cesar Millan is outside of it. ...Read More...

Genetic investigations performed with state-of-the-art instruments led to the clarification of a controversial subject: the ancestor of all dogs breeds in existence today: the grey wolf. What was a subject of debate has now been proven as fact. To biology, all dogs today are part of one big subspecies of the grey wolf, the only thing keeping them separated being human influence. Most likely, if all barriers were to be lifted, in time, they would all merge into one homogenous group. Thus, it is good to keep in mind that all classifications of dogs into breeds are not really made based on scientific methods. ...Read More...

If you are looking for a pet that is easy to care for and quite adorable then maybe the French bull dog will do the trick for you. Nicknamed the Frenchie, this breed comes in a multitude of colors and coat patterns: cream, white, red, gray, blue, brindle or reverse brindle. The Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI) does not consider black and tan, brown, and mouse grey coats as standard for this breed. ...Read More...

After humans domesticated the first dogs we found them very useful in performing various tasks and thus, over the years they began, to be categorized in dog types. Unlike the breed a dog belongs to, based on biological characteristics, the type it belongs to refers to what function the dog fulfills. This has nothing to do with linage or appearance, dogs from different breeds can come under one type. A specific example would be the police dog. Anything from German Shepherds, Pit bulls or Boxers to the Belgian Malinois can be a police dog. ...Read More...

When you have to choose among dog stores in your area, there are certain factors to consider. Your new dog is a member of your family and you have to treat it accordingly. Therefore, you must be careful where you do your shopping for him and what the stores have to offer. ...Read More...

No matter the type or age of your dog, here are a few dog training tips to get your started on his education. If he obeys you, you will communicate a lot better and the whole family will be happy. ...Read More...