Risks & Consequences of Breeding Father to Daughter Dogs Although inbreeding can be beneficial, the risks outweigh them. The Kennel Club has banned this inbreeding, acknowledging the likelihood of the subsequent offspring inheriting negative consequences. These risks include: Breeding father …
Dog DNA Testing: When and How Can I Test Newborn Puppies? Dog DNA testing is an invaluable tool for responsible dog breeders who want to ensure healthy litters with ideal traits and for many other reasons too: You think you …
Excessive Exercise Can Damage Puppies’ Growth Plates Are there puppy exercise limits to follow so as not to harm a puppys growth plates? When can my puppy come jogging with me and when can we start agility classes? These are …
Why Comparing Wahl vs Andis Dog Clippers Only? Because we did compare all brands already in our professional dog clippers review. And because this article reached the top position on Google, we’ve received so many emails and most questions pertain …
The Mi-Ki is intelligent, calm, sweet natured, affectionate and its activity level is low to moderate. Friendly and alert, making an excellent companion to the handicapped, it is laid back and seldom barks. Some also make a sound much like …
What are the Important Tips I Should Know When Trimming My Dog’s Dew Claw? In the article below, we’ll walk you through some of the most important tips to keep in mind when trimming your dog’s dew claw. Read on …
What Is the “One Bite” Rule for Dogs? Sometimes referred to as the “One Free Bite Rule,” this principle means that owners may not be liable for damages caused by a dog’s first bite. The thought behind the legislation is …
Differential Diagnosis: Seroma Look-a-Likes Because of how they look, seromas can often be confused with various other conditions and formations. Differential diagnosis is the term used by veterinarians to depict the process of ruling out similar conditions and look-a-likes. Here …
Dog Bite Classifications Well-known veterinarian, dog trainer, and behaviorist Ian Dunbar has developed a six-level system of classifying bites, in order to make discussions of dog biting behavior more consistent and understandable. Those levels are: Harassment, but no skin contact. …
A Dog’s Way To Celebrate Life For many dogs, the zoomies are just a way to celebrate life, basically, its a manifestation of their joie de vivre, (joy of life). And whats more worthy of celebrating than the sensation of …