If you are looking for a puppy to add to your family, then you want to make sure you choose the best breed for your and your family’s wants and needs. There are literally hundreds of different breeds out there, and then there are mixed breeds. Sometimes, two breeds can come together to create what has become known as a hybrid breed. These dogs have specific characteristics that many people like because they carry many of the positive features of both of the breeds used.…
If you live alone, having a companion dog can provide you with someone to come home to, talk to, exercise with, and give you unconditional love. However, living alone often means your living space is not big enough for the large dogs that most consider good for protection. Don’t be fooled into thinking you need something big and ferocious—small dogs can be just as protective, and they are also able to sit in your lap.…
Perhaps you’re brushing your pup or scratching his or her belly. You suddenly discover a small bump on your dog’s skin that you’ve never noticed before. Your heart does a little flip flop, and your mind races ahead to the image of your vet sadly pronouncing the verdict: cancer. Finding a growth on your furry friend is certainly a scary experience. But the good news is, in most cases, a growth or lump is benign.…
