Animal Shelter Daily Pet Tip Archive

Dogs have been around for centuries and people loved them for different reasons. Some were good hunters, other were skilled at herding. Some dogs were hard workers and others were able to provide valuable service. Breeding was a means to develop and maintain the specific characteristics of breeds while trying to make them better and better. ...Read More...

Purebred dogs are popular for many reasons. They look perfect, are awesome to have around and they make their owners proud. Dogs have an almost infinite array of personalities and temperaments. The need for breeding dogs appeared from the wish to conserve and maintain the good characteristics of dog breeds. The main reason why dogs should be bred is without any doubt the betterment of their breed. No other motivation should be more important than this. ...Read More...

The economic hardship of the latest years has strongly affected the pet population. Due to foreclosures, bankruptcies and dramatic budget cuts many pets were abandoned, taken into shelters or simply thrown out in the streets. While this phenomenon affected all kinds of pets, big dogs might be the biggest abandonment upset. The rescue groups and animal shelters are full of these wonderful, big and loyal creatures. Let us meet some breeds and see what makes them so special. ...Read More...

This delicate, fragile looking dog is easily recognizable by its size, by the big, round, extremely expressive eyes and the erect ears, large in comparison with the size of the head. Curious, adventurous and inquisitive by nature, the Chiwawa ...Read More...

Energetic, exuberant, sensitive, modest, intuitive and quick learners, Boxer dogs occupy a special place in the large canine family. They have a wide range of facial expressions that make you believe they will start talking the next minute. Boxers are always up for a good play or romp and can be ...Read More...

We are all used to see cute little dogs being walked up and down the streets with bows on their head, wearing clothes or costumes showing the wild imagination of their owners or that of the dog fashion designers. It is easy to believe that small size dogs are more sensitive to the vicissitudes of weather than big dogs are. It is, in the meantime, difficult to imagine that some of the big dogs, despite their imposing appearance and statuary looks, are just as sensitive to cold and wet conditions as their smaller relatives are. ...Read More...

Dogs that weigh over 50 pounds enter the big dog breeds category. Many big dogs are great workers and assist as helpers for disabled people; others serve as saviors in rescue teams. They are special not only in their appearance, but in their behavior as well ...Read More...

Dog nutrition is an important and, in the meantime, delicate issue. In your quest to find the best dog foods, you should keep an open mind and take into consideration some vital factors such as breed, activity level, size and age. ...Read More...

With a loving, sweet and gentle temperament, a Beagle dog will quickly become a valued member of your family. Beagles are a warm, affectionate, extremely sociable, brave and intelligent breed. They are known for their keen sense of smell and tracking instinct. Being lively, playful and curious, they are very fun to be with. ...Read More...

The American Kennel Club (AKC) is the only non-profit registry of purebred dog’s pedigree in the United States. It was found in 1884 and it is today the largest purebred dog registry in the world ...Read More...