Heated pet mats are great for making your dog feel safe and comfortable. They are not only practical but they have great therapeutic benefits too. In this article we are going to look at what types of heated pet mats are available and how they could help your dog by using one.

Deciding on which type of heated dog bed or heated dog pad would be best for your dog can be a little confusing. There is a wide variety of shapes and sizes to choose from as well as a vast array of colours. An easy way to make a decision on which one to get is to let your dog choose. By that I don’t actually mean let him see a few pictures and point out the one he likes. All you have to do is to just take a look at how your dog prefers to sleep. Have you ever noticed how your dog sleeps? The position that they enjoy lying in will give you a good clue as to what would suit him best. Have you noticed if he likes to sleep on his stomach or on his back? Many dogs enjoy sleeping with their legs stretched completely out whereas some like to curl up into a snuggled up ball. Observing all these small things your dog does when he is sleeping will help you to determine which design of heated bed will be best suit him. Read the rest of this entry »

The Boston Terrier is a small, compact, muscular dog. It weighs between 17 and 25 pounds and is 15 to 17 inches at the shoulder. The Boston Terrier has a short, neat coat coloured in seal, brindle, or black with white markings. This dog has a square head with medium-sized upright ears. The tail is naturally short and does not need to be docked. This is a very intelligent and sensitive breed and can be trained easily. Happily, this dog can live for 15 years or longer. It is also called the Boston Bull or the Boston Bull Terrier. Read the rest of this entry »

The Miniature Pinscher is a small and active dog of the Pinscher type. This is a well-formed, athletic dog that stands between 9½ and 11½ inches tall at the shoulder. The dog will weigh 8 to 10 pounds and the bitch between 8 and 9 pounds. The Miniature Pinscher’s ears are usually cropped and the tail is docked to a short length. The coat of the dog is black with tan markings, red, or chocolate with rust points. This dog is a long-lived breed and can easily survive for 15 years or more. It is also called the Min Pin. Read the rest of this entry »

The Weimaraner is a fairly large, athletic hunting dog. The dog will be found to be 24 to 27 inches at the shoulder and the bitch 22 to 25 inches. The Weimaraner weighs between 50 and 70 pounds, depending on sex. The tail of the Weimaraner is generally docked (as is the practice with many hunting dogs). The coat of the Weimaraner is very distinctive and elegant, being various shades of grey from mouse-grey, charcoal-grey, or silver-grey. The eyes of this dog are widely set and amber in colour. There is also a long haired Weimaraner, but it is not recognized in America. The Weimaraner generally lives for 10 to 12 years. It is also called the Grey Ghost or the Weimar Pointer. Read the rest of this entry »

The Pembroke Welsh Corgi is a small, low-slung dog that weighs between 28 and 30 pounds for the dog, and 25 to 28 pounds for the bitch. This dog stands 10 to 12 inches at the withers for both sexes. The coat of the Corgi is made up of hard, water resistant hairs. The usual coat colours for this dog can be red, black and tan, sable, and fawn, all with or without white extending over part of the muzzle, chest, legs, and stomach. This Corgi has a long, pointed muzzle and upright ears. The legs of this dog are very short and reflect its origins as a cattle herding dog where the short legs allowed it to escape kicks. The Pembroke Welsh Corgi is sometimes born tailless, and sometimes has its tail docked. It is also known as the Welsh Corgi or simply as Corgi. The Pembroke Corgi can live up to 15 years. Read the rest of this entry »

The Basset Hound is a medium-sized dog used for companionship and hunting. This is a heavy boned dog with a long body and short legs. The dog is 12 to 15 inches at the shoulder, and the bitch is 11 to 14 inches. The Basset Hound weighs from 45 to 65 pounds, depending on the dog’s sex. The Basset Hound’s coat is short and comes in tan, red, black, brown, with white. The coat is hard and protects the dog from injury during the hunt. The Basset is not a fast moving dog, but is determined in the hunt. The Basset will bay once the scent of the game has been found. This dog will live from 10 to 12 years. Read the rest of this entry »

The Shetland Sheepdog is a small dog that stands approximately 13 to 16 at the withers. It will weigh between 14 and 26 pounds, depending on the dog’s sex. Also known as the Sheltie, it has a double coat consisting of long, roughish hairs over a shorter, softer undercoat. The head of the Shetland Sheepdog is wedge-shaped, tapering to the nose. The ears are what is called 3/4 erect, with the tips folded down. The most usual coat colour is sable, but blue-black, tan and white, and black and white are also common. The Shetland Sheep dog usually lives for 12 to 15 years. Read the rest of this entry »

The Miniature Schnauzer is a strongly built dog that ranges from 12 to 14 inches height. Both sexes weigh from 13 to 15 pounds. This is a very square-looking dog with a long head and strong jaws. The ears and tail are usually cropped. The Mini Schnauzer has a hard outer coat over an undercoat which is soft. The usual coat colours for the Schnauzer are salt and pepper, black, black and silver, and occasionally white. Read the rest of this entry »

The Bichon Frise is considered to be a toy dog. This dog will range in height at the shoulder from 9 to 12 inches and will weigh 7 to 12 pounds. Although this dog is small, it has a sturdy build. The Bichon always has a white coat, with perhaps a touch of apricot or cream shading around the ears. The coat is soft and silky and curly. The coat is 3 to 4 inches long and is considered to be hypoallergenic. The Bichon is a long-lived breed and can attain 15 years or more, the oldest on record having lived until the age of 19. Read the rest of this entry »

The Doberman Pinscher is an agile, active dog. The dog will be 26 to 28 inches at the shoulder, with the bitch 2 inches less. Depending on the sex, the Doberman will weigh between 60 and 88 pounds. The Doberman Pinscher has a short, hard coat that can be black with tan markings, black, red, blue, or fawn. The ears are usually cropped, then taped so that they will stand upright. The tail is ordinarily docked. The Doberman is a very fast dog with great stamina. It is an extremely intelligent dog and is easily trainable. This dog can live to be 15 to 20 years old. The Doberman is also called the Dobe. Read the rest of this entry »