The English Cocker Spaniel originated in Spain. The English Kennel Club recognized it as a separate breed in the late 1800′s. The Cocker was named for its ability to hunt out woodcocks. Cocker Spaniels have a soft mouth which makes them excellent retrievers. The smaller American Cocker Spaniel were bred from the English Cocker Spaniel [...] Read more »
Keep Your Dog Safe – Review: Designer Pet Saver Life Jacket For Small Dogs
KEEP YOUR DOG SAFE WHEN OUT BOATING BUY NOW Designer Pet Saver Life Jacket, Small (Colors Vary) We love our dogs and want to include them in as many parts of our lives as we can from curling up on the bed on a rainy Saturday to riding along in the car. Since pets are [...] Read more »
Dog Breeds: Poodle
Poodles come in three sizes – Toy Poodle, Miniature Poodle and, Standard Poodle. The Poodle is recognised as the National dog of France, and is generally referred to as the French Poodle. In France the Poodle is known as the ‘Caniche’ or duck dog. Poodles have been around for about 400 years and the French [...] Read more »
Dog Breeds: Golden Retriever
Golden Retrievers have similar characteristics to bloodhounds and water spaniels. It is believed that they were bred by Lord Tweedmouth at Inverness-Shire, Scotland around 150 years ago. Golden Retrievers are noble dogs with coats that come in shades of gold or cream. Their intelligence and great temperaments make this an ideal family dog. FACTS ABOUT [...] Read more »
Dog Breeds:Doberman (Doberman Pinscher)
The Doberman was bred as a guard dog by a 19th century tax agent named Louis Dobermann of Apolda in Thuringia, Germany. He needed an animal that could accompany him on his rounds and protect him against thieves. Louis Dobermann was the keeper of the local dog pound and therefore had access to a number [...] Read more »
Tips and Hints for Effective Flea & Tick Control
If you own a dog then at some point you will probably have a problem with fleas. Flea control is important for both you and your dog. If fleas are on your dog then they are probably in your home. Summer is generally the time when fleas appear in large numbers so flea control around [...] Read more »