Monthly Archives: March 2011

Dogs for Allergy Sufferers A great number of people are dog enthusiasts and would love to have a dog for a pet. However, due to being afflicted with some type of allergy, they believe that having a pet dog is not possible. Not true! If you have an allergy problem, all is not lost; you … Continue reading

Dogs and Kids Dog enthusiasts have numerous breeds of dogs to choose from to bring home the perfect family pet. When children have to be factored into the equation, you still have a very wide range of choices open to you. Each family is an individual unit and we need to remember that the dog … Continue reading

Dog Training Tips There is no standard answer to which dogs make the best pets. Any dog that is established in a safe and loving environment will return the love a hundred fold. Dogs are faithful to a fault and will stand by you no matter what happens. Whether you end up with the best … Continue reading

Do Working Dogs make Good Pets? Working dogs are canine working animals that have been bred to assist humans in specific tasks. Working dogs can be trained to do a particular task irrespective of its breeding, but certain traits come naturally to dogs that have been bred that way. Hounds for example were bred for … Continue reading

Do Terrier Breeds Make Good Pets? The Terrier breed is made up of different types of dogs including the Jack Russell Terrier, Affenpinscher, Airedale Terrier, Australian Terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier, Bedlington Terrier, Border Terrier, Bull Terrier, Black Russian Terrier, Cairn Terrier and many more. The terrier breed is characterized by feistiness and the dogs really … Continue reading

Do Dachshunds Make Perfect Pets? Dachshunds are a highly favored breed in America and other parts of the world. The dogs are extremely cute, full of energy and have a very loving nature. It is said that the dogs are humorous and have real personality. Before you make the final decision to bring a Dachshund … Continue reading

Do Collies Make Great Pets? The short answer is yes they certainly do! The collie is characterized by an elegant beauty and something akin to human intelligence. Through breeding over the years the collie as we know it today is a large, heavy coated breed. Most dog lovers will remember Lassie that absolutely amazing collie … Continue reading

Do Big Dogs Make Good Pets? Every dog lover has an idea of the kind of dog they would like to own. For many people the concept of the best pet dog is a big guy. It is all very well to think about bringing home a great big dog; however, temper this thought with … Continue reading

Choosing a Smart Dog for a Pet If you are of the opinion that your dog is the smartest guy in the world, theres no harm in that. Most every dog owner feels the same way! We love our dogs dearly and are so proud of them, we will believe anything! But which dogs have … Continue reading

Chihuahua Myths Unravelled There are some dog breeds that have gained a bad reputation through no fault of their own. For example, Dobermans, Dalmatians, Pitbulls and Chihuahuas are all dog breeds with bad reputations. In this article we focus on the Chihuahua and try to unravel the myths associated with this breed. Chihuahuas have been … Continue reading