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Desperate for a dog, but your parents aren’t as keen? Having trouble convincing mom and dad that the time is right for a beautiful puppy? Is there a way you can turn your parents around to the joy of having a dog in your home? Yes there is! Now you can find out how to convince my parents to buy a...

‘How much is that doggy in the window?’. We have all heard the famous song. But the question is how much do you know about your local pet store and their puppies? Although buying a hamster or a guinea pig in a pet store doesn’t bare too many risks, buying a puppy in a pet store is probably not the...

There is a recurring stereotype that dogs and cats never get along. While some dogs will certainly display aggressive tendencies towards cats, it’s also equally true that some dogs feel right at home with a cat in the household. For homeowners who already have a cat and plan on bringing home a dog, the following guide introduces eight cat friendly...

Okay, you’re seriously thinking about buying a French Bulldog. But just before you do, you might want to take some of the following points into consideration to make sure you get the one that is the most suitable for you. After all, it’s a big decision, and the better informed you are, the easier the choice. Male or female? Men...

Choosing a family dog is quite a task as you need to balance a number of needs and requirements. It is because of this need for balance that more and more families are opting for small breed dogs as family pets, because they tend to be more portable, easily adaptable to different climates and more affordable in maintenance. Noted for...

Most people get asked if they are a dog or cat person. If you own multiple pets in the household, then you’re likely both. Adding an extra canine to the household will only make your abode all the more merrier. However, bear in mind that pets can get into spats just like people. Of course, training is a huge part...

This is a question of growing importance in the purebred puppy world. For various reasons, more and more dog lovers, in the United States and Canada, including both breeders and ordinary dog owners, are looking to Ukraine and Russia for their perfect puppy. We want to unravel just how it can work to get a puppy from out East, and...

Once you reach your golden years, you no longer have that same pep in you as you did in your 20s and 30s. This may also be a good time to consider adopting a dog especially if you live alone or just with your spouse. This way, you have a friend that will listen to your life stories without judgment....

One of the biggest misfortunes of being a pet owner is that we can’t grow old with our furry companion. The fact that they age seven dog years for every human year just seems unfair. This is all the more reason to cherish your furry friend while it’s around. There are, however, several dog species that live a few years...

Every dog is an individual and will have a unique personality, temperament, and general behavior. However, these traits are also greatly influenced by their genetics and breed type. Some breeds are also more naturally energetic and require more exercise. Otherwise, all that pent up energy will be expended in an undesirable manner. Table of Contents 1. The Faithful and Protective...

On the surface, canines seem like simple-minded creatures that do nothing more than, eat, sleep, scratch itself, and lick your face. However, dogs are actually far cleverer than their owners give them credit for. Of course, every breed is genetically different, and some species are inherently smarter than others. The following are the seven most intelligent dog breeds. While the...

We all know the famous line ‘A dog is for life, not just for Christmas’, coined by the Dogs Trust in 1978. This slogan was created to highlight the huge number of puppies and dogs that were being given up in the months after the festive season, not just at dog charities but sadly left on our streets too! Far...