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The Australian Shepherd is a medium sized herding dog. The males are found to be 20 to 23 inches at the withers, with the females 2 inches less. This dog weighs between 40 and 65 pounds, depending on its sex. The Australian Shepherd has a relatively long coat with a dense undercoat. The coat can be found in a variety of colours including blue merle, red, black, and red merle. The dog’s eyes can be amber, blue, or brown. The tail is often naturally short, but is sometimes docked. The Australian Shepherd lives from 12 to 15 years. The Australian Shepherd is also called the Blue Heeler, California Shepherd, and Bob-Tail. Read the rest of this entry »

Many people enjoy taking their dogs on vacation with them. Sometimes, taking the family dog along just can’t be helped, like in the case of a long distance move. While it is true that dogs are resilient, they need a few things for long car rides and trips, just like people do.

Perhaps the most important thing to pack for the dog is water and a bowl to put it in. Just about any bowl will do, though collapsible dog bowls are available and are easy to store when space is at a premium. Every time the car stops, offer the dog some water. Allow him to drink his fill. After a walk, offer water again before loading back into the car. Read the rest of this entry »

Many dog owners are seeking a cure for their aggressive dogs. Their questions usually focus around these three questions: Can you fix it? What do I have to do? How long will it take? Let’s take these questions one by one.

Can you fix it?

As much as everyone wants their dog to be friendly towards all other dogs, the reality is that not every dog that is reactive with aggressive tendencies can be rehabilitated. Here are a range of results.

Complete rehabilitation from dog aggression and a resumed and relaxed ease around dogs. A controlled, on leash tolerance to a certain proximity to other dogs on walks allowing you to be in public places with your dog confidently under control without aggressing. No rehabilitation requiring management for the life of your dog. Read the rest of this entry »

The Rottweiler is a large, muscular dog that weighs between 80 and 130 pounds. The Rottweiler dog stands 24 to 27 inches at the withers, and the bitch will usually be 22 to 25 inches. The Rottweiler has a strong, broad head with a scissors bite. The body is deep and powerful. The usual coat colour for the Rottweiler is black with tan markings on the face, muzzle, chest, and legs. A lighter colour variation occurs, red with brown accents, occurs more rarely. The Rottweiler has a life span of 10 to 12 years. It is also called the Butchers Dog. Read the rest of this entry »

The Cocker Spaniel is a dog of small to medium size. The dog will stand between 14 and 16 inches at the withers, and weigh between 15 and 30 pounds regardless of sex. This dog has a long, silky coat, and the colours include red, black, beige, black and tan, and part-coloured. The tail of the Cocker is docked. It is an active dog, that enjoys exercise. This dog breed can live for 15 years or more. Read the rest of this entry »

The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is considered a toy dog. This dog stands 13 to 18 inches at the withers and weighs between 10 and 18 pounds. The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel has a long, silky coat with feathering on the legs, tail, and ears. The coat comes in four colours: Blenheim, ruby, tricolour, and black and tan. Although the tail of the Cavalier is usually left its natural length, it is sometimes docked by one third. This dog can have a life span of 9 to fourteen years. It is also called the Ruby Spaniel or the Blenheim Spaniel. Read the rest of this entry »

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 »