Find information on various dog breeds to help you to select the best breed for your family. If you’re an allergy sufferer, see our list of allergy-friendly pets.
Having allergies can make owning a pet difficult. Over-the-counter allergy medicines like Zyrtec are not always enough to combat these allergies. This means that many allergy sufferers may resign themselves to never bringing home a furry companion. However, it’s important to note that a person can be allergic to either the dander an animal carries […]
Patterdale Terriers are cute looking high energy hunting dogs that were bred in the North of England. Today, let’s take a look at the breed and consider whether a Patterdale Terrier is the right dog for you. The Origins of the Patterdale Terrier Patterdale terriers come from a place called Patterdale in the Lake District, […]
Basset Hounds are friendly and docile dogs that can be easily identified by their large, bulky body, droopy ears, and stubby legs. Basset, as a matter of fact, derives from the word bas, which is the definition for low in French. They are also known for their ability to track and hunt as well as […]
Dachshunds are cute little dogs also known as sausage dogs because of their long bodies. You might be thinking of buying one and want to know, do dachshunds make good family dogs? Let’s find out… About the Dachshund Centuries ago Dachshunds were bred in Germany to hunt Badgers. “Dach” translates as Badger and “Hund” means […]
You’ve probably arrived at this post because you’re thinking about getting a Samoyed as a family pet and are wondering if this breed is good with kids. Read on to find out a bit more about this breed to see if a Samoyed is for you. About the Samoyed The Samoyed is a medium-sized dog […]
There are certain things to look for when deciding on a dog breed. Let’s examine what those things are. Choosing a breed that compliments you and your personality is one factor. If choosing a dog as a family pet, ensuring the dog gets along with children is another important factor. A dog’s temperament does play […]
Here are a few facts about the feisty little Jack Russell Terrier, should you be thinking of owning one, to help you decide if this is the right dog for you. The Jack Russell Terrier was originally bred as a ratter and has been around for about 200 years. This breed varies in size and […]
