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2020 has been quite a year, but the good news is that a fresh start is upon us, and 2021 promises new beginnings. What better way to mark that than with a new pup for the home? In the list to follow, we pinpoint three Working breeds that don’t always get the most love and attention – but make great additions to the home. Cane Corso There’s every chance you haven’t come across the Cane Corso before. These are dogs that were confined to the south of Italy all the way up to 1988, but are becoming more and more… Read More

Hot on the heels of our first article about the national dogs of four different nations, we’re back with a few new additions. Today, we’re running with a distinctly European theme, though all these dogs are recognized by the American Kennel Club and are therefore purchasable in the USA. With any luck, you’ll recognize a few of these names and even learn a thing or two in the process as well. Italy The Neapolitan Mastiff Nicknamed the Mastino, the Napolitan Mastiff is an enormous guard dog with a very distinctive appearance. Seriously – you only need to Google one… Read More

In a new series, we’re going to look at countries around the world and the dog breeds that represent them. Some of these breeds are official representatives, some are not, but they’re all distinctive members of the American Kennel Club and fascinating animals to discover in more detail. We’re going to kick off with four countries – and four breeds. Some you’ll have heard of, but a couple might be foreign to you. Afghanistan The Afghan Hound Perhaps the oldest of all purebred dogs, the Afghan Hound is steeped in history and dates back thousands of years to rural Afghanistan… Read More

The holidays are around the corner and we wanted to thank all our wonderful customers for the support this difficult year. We know that it hasn’t been easy for anybody, so it means even more to us that you stuck with Under One Woof this year. To show our appreciation, we wanted to surprise you with huge discounts on our Gift Cards. You can get it for your dog, a dog owner friend or a family member who has a dog. Get $5 extra with the purchase of a $25 Gift CertificateGet $15 extra with the purchase of a $50 Gift CertificateGet $35 extra with the… Read More

The Rottweiler is a historic breed that heralds from Europe. It ranks as the eighth most popular dog type in America, behind the Beagle and in front of the Pointer. Read on to learn more about this beautiful breed. Read More

Following on the heels of last week’s article, we’re once again looking at common questions people ask about their dogs. Many of these are popularly posed online because people feel silly asking them in public. Well not to worry, because we have seen them swirling the Internet and we’re here to provide the no-nonsense answers you’re after. Why do dogs age faster than humans? Dogs, on average, live between 10 and 13 years. The bigger the dog, the smaller this number often is. But irrespective of size, why do our beloved pets have lifespans so much shorter than our own?… Read More

Goodbye 2020, hello 2021! 2020 has been a rocky year to say the least. At Under One Woof we want to do everything we can to start off 2021 in the biggest and best way possible. That’s why we’re excited to announce the launch of our 2021 VIP (Very Important Paws) Card!! The 2021 VIP Card is on sale this Black Friday weekend only from November 27, 2020, until Sunday, November 29, 2020 at 11:59 pm CT. Purchase an Under One Woof VIP Card for $100 and get an entire year of huge discounts! VIP Perks 10% off ALL… Read More

This week we scoured the internet to discover the questions people in America – and abroad – are asking most often. From poop to pregnancy and even peanuts, we’ve got your burning queries covered. Are dogs color blind? Technically, no. Dogs can see colors, just not as many as us. Researchers believe dogs can see the color red, for instance, though they perceive it more as a ruddy brown. Green, yellow and orange are harder to distinguish, and appear “yellowish”. Meanwhile, bodies of water, such as the ocean, look gray, while purple is actually blue to a dog. In short,… Read More

For people who have never owned an animal of significance, it can seem silly to mourn the loss of a pet, but the death of a beloved animal stings and can cause grief long after the event itself. In the article to follow, we’re going to pinpoint some steps you can take to heal those wounds, though the reality is that everyone has their own way of getting over a traumatic experience. Ultimately, this should serve as a guide, rather than a catch-all method towards acceptance. Firstly, grief takes time Pets are a part of the family and grieving them… Read More

The 2020 election might still be undecided (two days on at the time of writing), but that doesn’t mean we can’t stick with a presidential theme for this week’s Under One Woof piece. So here are a list of presidential dogs that have made their mark throughout history, and at one time, left paw prints in the White House. Herbert Hoover The 31st US President reigned from 1929 to 1933. A Republican, Hoover was notable for holding office during the Great Depression. His dog, a Belgian Shepherd, was named after the Egyptian pharaoh King Tut, and actually helped on the… Read More