Choosing A Dog

Are you ready for dog ownership?  Before you run right out to the nearest pet store or the neighborhood dog shelter, ask yourself if getting a dog is really a good idea. Dogs bring much love into our lives, they teach us about ourselves and they serve as a free therapist if we’re sad or […]

Choosing the right breed dog isn’t always easy. Whether this is your first or your 21st dog, bringing a new puppy or adult dog into your life is a major decision and one in which needs much thought and planning. We are often blind-sided in the presence of a litter of friendly exuberant puppies jumping on

Need help choosing the right dog breed?  It can get a little overwhelming, so we’re breaking down the decision making process into manageable steps.  Feel free to skip any step that doesn’t seem to fit you and read more about those that resonate with you. We broke the process down into two steps (with many

What’s more important than a list of dog breeds? A long, plain list of all the world’s dog breeds might overwhelm even the most dog savvy person. When you’re looking for a new four-legged pal, you need more information about each breed, rather than a simple list of names. Scientists have classified every living creature into groups, and given each group

Can you afford that cute little puppy in the window? The cost of dog ownership is really important when picking out the right breed and dog for you. And it’s not just the cost of buying the dog, his bed, bowls and toys. It’s also the ongoing costs of food, veterinary bills, animal insurance, and general wear-and-tear on your house,

Our 8 Reasons to Adopt an Older Dog. Puppies are cute, playful and full of energy, so it’s easy to see why most people adopt a young dog. Unfortunately, the lure of a puppy means many people don’t consider getting an older dog – even when a senior pup could be a better choice. There

Does Gender Matter When Choosing the Best Dog? Boy or Girl Dog: Choose the Best Gender Which makes the better pet, boy or girl dog? How does one go about making the decision to get a boy or a girl? This is a hotly disputed subject and most people’s sentiments are just personal opinions.  When

How to Introduce a New Dog to Your Kids Many thanks to Cassidy Wainwright for this guest article based on her own experiences. Every year, new campaigns warn people against bringing puppies home as pets during the festive season, owing to the 54% increase in the number of dogs abandoned at shelters. Of course, if you

Puppy or Adult?  Which is Best? Which is easier? How do you choose? If you are uncertain, perhaps this article will help you decide. Who can resist the cuteness factor that accompanies little puppies – their playfulness, curiosity, kisses?  Puppy Breath? There is no question that puppies can be irresistible. But with all that cuteness comes

There are so many sizes of dogs that one can begin to forget that our favorite furry friends mostly all descended from the same ancestor that produced the wolf. When deciding on the perfect breed for you, size can make a significant difference in what we eventually choose. To make the decision-making process a little easier,