Pet Identification

 Pet identification is highly required in these days because of the need for the licensing of the dog in a proper manner and to reduce the numbers of the stray dog menace in streets.  Pet identification is done by many methods, which are different from each other. The cost factor for that also has variations accordingly. Read the rest of this entry

It’s often said that pet owners see their pets as members of the family, treasured as much as any children and thought of as much as any family member. The pets of yesteryear provided certain functions as companions, such as sourcing food, whereas today, we ask nothing more than they be there as a companion in the home to comfort us, keep us secure, watch TV with us, make us laugh and simply be a part of the family. But how do we react when we think they may be falling ill?

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Article source: http://www.dogmagazine.net/archives/6598/81-of-britain%E2%80%99s-dog-owners-would-call-in-sick-to-take-care-of-their-pet/

They are not your average pedigree pooches on leashes that you see on the street.

Rare dog breeds – such as Alaskan Klee Kais, Salukis and greyhounds – are slowly becoming a hit with professionals, who choose them as pets for their unique looks and temperaments. They come with hefty price tags, too, with some going for as much as $8,000. Read the rest of this entry

Article source: http://www.asiaone.com/News/AsiaOne%2BNews/Singapore/Story/A1Story20110414-273542.html

Learning how to travel with your dog can make the experience less stressful and a lot of more enjoyable! Traveling with your pooch can be a major hassle if don’t make all the right choices. It should be planned ahead of time so you wouldn’t ruin your family weekend getaway or long vacation.

If you’ve decided to carry your dog during the trip, here are a few reminders that you can do to ensure a safe travel experience: Read the rest of this entry

Can you teach an old dog breed new tricks? You can if the breed is the border collie.

The border collie is not your typical dog breed. Deemed the smartest of all dogs by psychology professor Stanley Coren in his book, “The Intelligence of Dogs,” the tough little sheepdogs have data to back up the IQ claims. Read the rest of this entry

Article source: http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/g/a/2011/03/31/petscol033111.DTL

Say Hello to “Lady”.

I’d like to introduce you to our newest member of the Family.

This is Lady!.

She’s a Sheppard/Lab/Retriever mix.

You can see more pictures of her by clicking the link in the sidebar under photos or click here.

She was born on March 10, 2011 and we brought her home on April 25th 2011.

 Are you one of the 28% of American pet owners that think a Rottweiler or Doberman Pinscher is mean and dangerous just because of the breed they are? These so called ” bully breeds” have been getting a bad rap for quite a long time and no one seems to think it could possibly be the owner`s fault. Read the rest of this entry

Article source: http://www.petanim.com/13106/msutton/dog-trained-meanaggressive/

A large dog can be a fantastic addition to a family but there are a few things to consider before making your decision to get one. Large dog breeds are classified as weighing 50 pounds or more, while large to medium breeds range between 35 to 65 pounds. Compared to smaller dogs, they demand significantly more time and effort from their owners to keep them bright-eyed and bushy-tailed. Read the rest of this entry

Article source: http://www.dreamdogs.co.uk/caring-for-a-larger-dog-5010.html

Working Group is the name of a breed/group of dogs used by kennel clubs to classify a defined collection of dog breeds. Read the rest of this entry

Article source: http://www.examiner.com/working-dogs-in-national/different-working-dogs-serve-different-purposes?fb_comment=31966931

There really is no non-allergenic dog or cat breeds, though some dog breeds hair does not shed, they all have dander, which is their shedding dead skin cells. There are several considered less-allergenic and this is how it should be properly termed. Read the rest of this entry

Article source: http://www.petanim.com/13573/msutton/pets-considered-hypoallergenic-nonallergenic/