Among the oldest breeds of hounds is the Afghan hound. It may even be the first of these breeds. This dog has a fine, silky, long coat with a tail that curls at the end. This dog is fairly tall and can travel long distances easily.
History
This breed originated in what is now Afghanistan and there [...]
A Whippet is a mid-sized dog that belongs to the sight hound group of dogs. They have short hair and look similar to the greyhounds. It is the fastest of all domesticated creatures of the same weight often traveling as fast as 35 miles per hour.
History of the Whippet Breed
The Whippet breed was originally bred [...]
When you are the owner of a pet dog nothing can be more rewarding and satisfying as having a well trained dog. A well trained dog is a dog that listens to you and does not get into dog fights with other dogs often. It is very important to have a good dog in your [...]
The moment you bring your dog home for the first day, you cannot expect him to be trained and well behaved. With the passage of time you will realize that there are some dog behavioral problems that you need to rectify in your new pet and very often, one such common problem that many dog [...]
It is not easy to find a good mechanic sometimes. Depending on where you live, you might not have options to get your car fixed that some bigger cities might have. If you’re in a major metropolitan city than you might have the opposite problem, too many automotive service centers, leaving you confused as to [...]
Among the several key responsibilities dog owners have, training a dog is among the most essential. A dog that has been trained properly will be able to form a more fulfilling relationship with its owner and other people or pets. This article will give you some tips and advice on how to train your dog.
First [...]
The diagnosis of diabetes is becoming a more frequent occurrence in society. Not only is the disease being commonly diagnosed in young adults and children but also in dogs. Pet owners are finding that their canines are suffering from symptoms due to the lack of insulin produced by their bodies. Puppies may suffer from diabetes [...]
It is not unusual for older dogs to suffer from arthritic symptoms. As dogs, and people, become older, their joints often weaken and arthritis occurs. However, contrary to want most canine lovers believe, arthritis can also be diagnosed in younger dogs and puppies. Arthritis is often a very painful condition that causes much discomfort no [...]
The first tip is that if you have a family with kids, it is important that you sit down with them and talk about bringing in a new dog. You need to remind them that your new pet is going to be a little skittish the first few days, especially if you adopt and shelter [...]
If you have a large back yard or need a dog for protection, a large breed can be your best friend. Large dogs, even if they are the friendliest in the world, can be intimidating, and just their size can be enough to ward of people that would do you or your family harm. They [...]
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