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How To Choose The Right Puppy for the Gulf Climate

Dogs are loyal, fun and make excellent friends, so it’s no wonder that they’re rapidly becoming the pet of choice across the Middle East. Both expats and locals are keen to delve into dog rearing, but raising a dog in the Middle East presents its own unique set of challenges, from the breed of puppy you choose to the dog...

The Mighty Rottweiler

The Rottweiler breed has had its fair share of bad press and is among the few most misunderstood breeds so we'll try to clarify some facts about the breed. 
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Smartest Dog Breeds – The 10 Most Intelligent Dog Breeds

On the surface, canines seem like simple-minded creatures that do nothing more than eat, sleep, scratch themselves, 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 ten most intelligent dog breeds. While the...
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10 Safe Feeding Tips for New Dog Parents

Getting a puppy for the first time in your life is a feeling beyond words. You probably already imagined all the fun things and blissful moments you’re your new family member. However, many new dog owners do not realize that dogs need constant care as well. Especially when it comes to their diet. The diet requirements of dogs vary by...
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10 facts you didn’t know about Vizsla dogs

Fact #1 In a way the Vizsla has more in common with cats than other dogs. No, it doesn’t purr and meow, but it’s a self cleaning dog and has very little of the odour most other dogs possess. So the Vizsla is an ideal match for those with a sensitive nose and no desire to bath their dog every week.
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A Dog’s Bloodline: 5 Facts you NEED to Know!

The bloodline of a dog is a tale of its lineage. Like a family tree, it shows what other dogs have come before it and what has contributed to its present genetic make-up. There are two ways of viewing bloodlines to be aware of: one that is formed based on the breeder’s signature of careful standard and the other bloodline...
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The 12 Longest Living Dog Breeds

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...

Best Small Breed Dogs with Children

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...

How to Choose your French Bulldog!

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...
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3 Secrets Revealed about Pet Store Puppies!

‘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...