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The Plott is a medium sized dog being some 20-24 inches in height, and weighing 45-55 pounds. They're muscular in appearance with a long tail and medium sized hanging ears; their overall look is somewhat reminiscent of a Labrador.

Colouration of the coat can be any shade of brindle, which is a motley effect, they can also come in solid black or a mix the two, White in the area the chest and or feet is also common. They can be quite fast dogs and have a level of stamina that allows a high standard of endurance. One of the distinctive factors for this breed is webbing between the toes. Read the rest of this entry »

Having owned both English and Welsh Springer Spaniels, then I guess I am biased. If you are looking for a dog, whether a rescue dog or a puppy, then here are a handful of reasons why either of these two breeds is the best for you, whether you have a young family or you are just looking a loyal companion. If you want want a fun dog to get you out into the fresh air and countryside, then a Springer is a dog for you. So, yes, this springer spaniel advice is biased, but you could do a lot worse than take it! Read the rest of this entry »

The German Shorthaired Pointer has a short thick coat that is predominately liver in colour, either solid liver, liver and white, liver patches/liver roan. In some countries their tails are docked, but this practice is now illegal in most countries. They have slightly long ears that lie flat and close to the head. They can stand up to 23 to 25 inches tall and weigh between 55 and 70 lbs. they are well proportioned dog with a broad and rounded skull, they have a slight stop and brown open nose. They have almond shaped eyes and compact feet that are webbed, their fur is rough to the touch but softer on their ears and head. They are streamlined dogs, powerful and are able to move and turn rapidly. Read the rest of this entry »

The German Wirehaired Pointer is a medium size, muscular dog often used for hunting. This dog weighs between 60 and 70 pounds and is 22 to 26 at the shoulder, depending on the sex of the dog. The German Wirehaired Pointer has a double coat, with a hard, wiry guard coat over a dense undercoat. The undercoat will be thicker or thinner according to the season. The colour of the coat is liver and white, solid liver, or roan spotted. The head of this dog is always liver. The tail is ordinarily docked. The German Wirehaired Pointer can be expected to live from 12 to 14 years. It is also called the German Wire-Haired Pointing Dog. Read the rest of this entry »

The Affenpinscher is a small dog that has shaggy fur. They have a wiry-type coat, their face fur is always longer than the body's fur. In size, they are smaller than a working terrier. They are a hardy breed of dog. They should have a reasonable but profound chest and a good square body. Their head should be round which transcends from the back skull to their muzzle. It has good straight teeth in its lower jaw, which are prominent from its nose. With lovely round eyes, that are black in colour. The neck needs to be short and arched. Their limbs are straight and well boned, not thin. Their tail is docked at two thirds its natural length. Ears are docked as well to give fine points and erect. Some country's do not allow docking and this has been abandoned there. They mainly have black or greys as the main colour, but you can find black and tan, red or silver. The dogs undercoat is slightly curly. Read the rest of this entry »

The right rescue dog can make a great pet and companion, but you before you decide to get one then you need to think about a few aspects. I've owned a great Springer Spaniel rescue dog and he was perfect for me and my family, but what are your personal circumstances - do you have a family or live with just your wife or husband, or even maybe alone? How much time do you have for a pet, and do you have space for a dog? These questions and more are discussed here and will help you decide.

Firstly, the Springer Spaniel makes a great pet and companion - they are friendly, intelligent and affectionate, they are compact in size, so will easily fit into a small car or truck cab and they are not expensive to keep, with food costing maybe $7-10 a week (£4-7). They are generally healthy (though do have some weaknesses to watch out for), so veterinarian bills should not be a strain in the normal course of events. Read the rest of this entry »

The Schipperke are a fairly small dog measuring some 10-13 inches in height and weighing between 12 and 18 pounds. They are a little fox like in appearance but obviously somewhat smaller. Their body presents a square like profile, with a proportionate head, sporting flat highly placed triangular shaped ears. Some of this breed are born without tails, and is customary to have the ones born with a tail docked, although in Europe docking is illegal except on medical grounds. They are double coated with the traditional fluffy undercoat and the outer coat being of a harsher feel. Their hair appears like a ruff around their neck, a line of which continues down the back. Read the rest of this entry »

Natural herbal health supplements for dogs are becoming more popular with pet owners. They do not contain any pesticides or chemicals, and irradiation is not used in the manufacturing process.

Conventional manufacturers use irradiation to prevent bacterial growth, and to increase product shelf life. This process is responsible for destroying the vitamins and enzymes needed for healthy canines. Only certified raw ingredients are used in producing natural health supplements for pets. Read the rest of this entry »

The scorching summer months can pose a real threat to pets. Dogs and cats just cannot tolerate increased temperatures. To be a responsible pet owner, you must make sure that your family pet will be safe throughout these warm weather months. The following are some tips to assist you as well as your pet.

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You put a lot of work into understanding dog behaviour so that you can train your dog to be a good obedient pet. Do you realize just how much time you commit to your dog?

Would it surprise you to know that you think about your dog all the time? You probably don't realize just how much you do spend on him. You aren't consciously thinking about him. A lot of it is subconscious.

But how much is your dog thinking about you? You can be sure it is not nearly as much as you think about him. Read the rest of this entry »