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Dogs are social animals, but that doesn’t mean to say that socialization comes naturally to them. Often, when you become the owner of a puppy that grew up in trying conditions, you’re on the backfoot from the off; other times, you take possession of a purebred who has her own particular quirks. Dogs that are not properly socialized often fear humans – especially those that are not their owner. This makes it incredibly difficult to do anything with them. With that in mind, it’s very important to train your dog to tolerate – and enjoy – the company of other… Read More

Dogs are often said to be needier than cats, but that doesn’t the full story. Different breeds have different temperaments, and there are some dogs that are altogether aloof. But in today’s article, we’re going to look at the opposite end of the spectrum – those canines that like nothing more than to be doted on, talked to and played with. All these dogs have something in common: they’re big-hearted, sociable and wonderful around the family. But don’t leave them alone too long, or they’ll come crying for a bit of love and care. Viszla Viszlas originated in Hungary and… Read More

One of the most fascinating parts of pet ownership is discovering your animal’s personality. Here is a creature with character traits all its own: its own likes, dislikes and quirks. And while every dog is a little bit different, personality traits do seem to run in breeds. Happy breeds Two of America’s favorites, the Labrador Retriever and Golden Retriever, top the list of happy breeds. Little wonder they’re hugely popular throughout the width and breadth of the country. Why are these breeds such good-natured companions? It seems to be both nature and nurture: dogs started to diverge from wolves and… Read More

There are over 200 breeds in existence in the doggy kingdom, and these breeds come in all different shapes and sizes. You get big dogs like Great Danes, medium-sized dogs like the Bearded Collie, small dogs like the French Bulldog and even miniatures. What makes every breed interesting is that they have individual markers they call their own – physical and personality traits that run throughout the breed. So what do you do if you have a mixed breed dog? Say, a Labrador crossed with a cocker spaniel? Do you make this deduction based on appearance alone? That doesn’t need… Read More