Most people buy or adopt their puppy and think that it is practically washed and used. Well for those smooth-haired dogs I guess that’s mostly correct, but what if your dog has a longer coat? What if you’ve become attached to an Afghan, a Yorkie, or a long-haired dachshund? You knew the Dachshund was going to sneak somewhere and long […]

Have you ever thought about adopting a dog? One of the main considerations is whether to adopt a puppy or an adult dog, which one should I choose? Let’s face it: puppies are cute, funny, adorable, and hard to resist. But they also require a tremendous amount of work, especially when you bring them home for the first time. Since […]

In my ongoing research on dog rescue groups, I have discovered an alarming change that some groups are making in their adoption contracts. A new article is being added to the contract that effectively gives the rescue group the “right” to Get back the dog you adopted to anytime in the future. A rescue group from a puppy mill near […]

For centuries, Tibetans have believed that one breed of dog, the Tibetan Mastiff, is sacred. Tibetan Mastiffs have large heads and long hair. Their large bodies give them the appearance of a lion. The Tibetan Mastiff is the most dangerous and aggressive dog in the world. The Tibetan people were nomadic for centuries and dogs play an important role in […]

Some people believe that the Lhasa Apso is a “nasty” breed. Definitely not in my experience. So where did the reputation come from? I have some theories … When the breed became popular in the 1970s and ’80s, puppy mill breeders quickly jumped on the bandwagon, buying and breeding Lhasas with no other goal than to produce puppies, sell them […]

The Jack Russell Terrier breed has a double coat of thick hair that requires regular grooming. Also known as a Parson Russell Terrier, dogs can have rough, smooth, or torn coats. The long-haired or rough-haired Jack Russell terrier has longer braids than the smooth-haired terrier and has excess traces of hair on the head, legs, body, and face. The coat […]

Are you ready and able to receive Siamese cats in your heart and in your home? Where should you start? With more personality. Siamese cats can require a lot of maintenance, more than most house cats. Don’t let this put you off, because when it comes to purebreds, they don’t require any major maintenance. In fact, they are much less […]

When raising raccoon dogs, it is difficult to make that “perfect” combination that will bring out a litter of all the superstars that start running and treeing their own raccoon at 6 months of age and splitting the trees at 9 months of age. In fact, that is usually quite uncommon, although I have hunted and had raccoon dogs that […]

If you have decided that a Chihuahua puppy is the best pet for you, you will have no trouble finding a Chihuahua breeder to purchase your puppy. However, during your search you may also come in contact with various breeders who do not breed their Chihuahuas responsibly. When it comes to Chihuahua breeding, it is important to shop around and […]

Before buying a cat Before you begin your search for cats for sale, you need to consider a few issues. The most important thing is to check if all members of the household agree to have the pet at home. It would also be wise to make sure that no one is allergic to cat hair and dander. You should […]