Animal Shelter Daily Pet Tip Archive

Many breed fanciers have become involved in breed rescue because of the large pet overpopulation problem in the United States. These breed rescues may be housed either in individual houses or in private kennels. A breed rescue ...Read More...

So you have researched and found the kind of dog that is right for you. But where are you going to find him? Where you are going to find your dog may even be more important than finding the right breed for you. There are lots of poor sources for dogs which can cause trauma. Also, when you ...Read More...

It’s important to understand a dog’s temperament, it helps determine how much training will be needed. It’s not fair to the dog or to you, if you don’t have the time, interest, patience, knowledge to work with a dog who has not been ...Read More...

There are some breeds that are usually better with kids than others, but of course, there are always exceptions to this rule. There is no single dog or breed that is completely trustworthy with kids. Even though Labs and golden ...Read More...

When you are choosing your new dog, take into consideration your children if you have them, or if you are planning to have children in the next 10-15 years. Kids and dogs can be wonderful, but can also be problematic. In the United States, ...Read More...

There are lots of people who are allergic to dogs. Symptoms are sneezing, coughing, red and itchy eyes and nose, scratchy and sore throat, and difficulty breathing or wheezing. ...Read More...

Usually, we don’t give grooming a lot of thought when choosing dogs, but we really should. A heavily shedding dog will make you miserable if you are a neat freak. Some coats require extra care to keep the dog happy and healthy, and ...Read More...

Consider these questions when you are choosing a dog for you and your family:

Is this dog healthy?
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You should have a good idea about each breed’s energy level and exercise requirements after looking at the groups and individual breed descriptions. If you are going to be adopting a puppy or an adult dog from a shelter or a rescue ...Read More...

The UKC has defined Northern breeds because of their geographical background. Mostly, they are spitz-type animals, and have prick ears, a thick coat and their tail curls over the back. The Northern breeds do have a variety of utilities, but they are similar in tendency towards ...Read More...