5 Small Quiet Dogs That Can Be Left Alone

I would be lying to you if I recommended a dog that could be left alone all day, whilst a family goes out to work or school. A breed simply doesn’t exist that would tolerate this day in, day out. Well there is but they are called cats. Dogs are social animals and will not …

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7 Small Dog Breeds That Don’t Shed Or Bark

Do you have nightmares about the amount of time that you spent vacuuming with your last dog? Are you after a breed of dog that doesn’t shed or at least a dog that won’t leave a thin film of hair in your living room? And how about the barking? Did your last canine companion bark …

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7 Small Dog Breeds That Are Good With Cats

Are you thinking of adding to your family? Do you own a cat and want to find the perfect small dog that will love and adore your cat as much as you do? Or are you thinking of diving straight in at the deep end and getting a new dog and a cat at the …

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9 Black Dogs With Pointy Ears

Are you looking for your next dog, or perhaps a dog for a loved one or a dear old friend? And, at the moment all you have got to go on is that they must be black and have “pointed ears”. Although you might think that it doesn’t give you enough to go on, I …

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9 Dogs With Pointy Ears And Short Hair

Dogs come in all shapes and sizes. When I’m writing about dogs with pointy ears, I often think of the character “Scooby Doo” whose ears had a life of their own. The illustrators used his pointy ears to help express a wide range of emotions- that his voice alone couldn’t do. And if your current …

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Dog Breeds With Long Necks

Are you looking for a breed of dog that has a long neck? Is there something about the shape of these dogs which lends them a natural elegance?  Or perhaps you have owned a greyhound in the past and you are on the lookout for a similar type of dog. Well in this post, I …

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7 Small Dogs That Look Like Foxes

Are you one of those people who love to look through their patio doors and spy on a fox as they visit your garden. Or have you set up a wildlife camera? Perhaps you have had a “skulk” or “leash” (a family group of foxes) living under your shed.   Do you go as far as …

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9 Signs Of Prey Drive That Every Dog Owner Needs To Be Aware

It has been reported that nearly 200 species of animals worldwide, 87 of which are birds, are threatened by feral and free-ranging dogs. According to BBC, it seems like these groups of canines are becoming a threat to wildlife. But what about pet dogs or those that are actually taken care of in a home? …

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My Dog Ate Rib Bones And Is Throwing Up

This photo shows rib bones which have had the meat gnawed off!

Dogs love bones. There’s no question about that. But just like anything else, feeding your pooch with bones has its cons, too. If you are not careful, your pet may suffer from broken teeth as well as mouth or tongue injuries. Or worse, the bone or pieces of it may get stuck in the dog’s …

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