Administering eye drops to your dog can be challenging. Prepare by gathering supplies and positioning your dog securely. Lift eyelids to form a pouch, apply drops carefully, then praise your dog afterward. If you miss, remain calm and retry. A friend’s assistance may help.
The AKC’s book refers to the American Cocker Spaniel as just Cocker Spaniel. Basically, there are two separate breeds – the English and the American Cocker Spaniel. The English Cocker Spaniel is the older dog breed used to develop the American breed. So, to avoid any confusion, I will always call them the American Cocker
The Briard is an old dog breed, dating back to the 8th century. It was also the official dog of the French army during World War I and II. They used to carry messages and serve as guard dogs during both wars. Unfortunately, this also meant that a lot of Briards died during the wars.
Formerly known as the German Yorkshire Terriers, the Biewer Terrier (pronounced “beaver”) are playful, little, tri-color dogs. Even though they were developed from Yorkshire terriers, it’s a separate breed, accepted by the AKC in 2021. They are a separate “gene strand” carrying the piebald gene which gives them the tri-color coat. However, they share some
The Saluki is an ancient dog breed. Some believe they’ve been around for thousands of years and that they are one of the oldest dog breeds in the world. What’s incredible is that most of their physical and mental traits remained the same over the years. They are also called the Persian Greyhounds, and some
The Giant Schnauzer is the biggest of the three Schnauzer dogs, and just as beautiful and intelligent – perfect fit to be a guard dog!
We now know that dogs are not wolves. They did not evolve from wolves, but rather share the same ancestor. This ancestor is called “dog-wolf” and is the main reason for behavioral similarities between dogs and modern wolves. Because of this ancestor, they share some core or deep-rooted behaviors that can be seen in any
It’s quite a common behavior seen in all dogs. It doesn’t matter if it’s a rescue dog or a purebred you got from a reputable breeder, many owners ask the same question – why do dogs eat grass? There has been a debate about why they do it, and many people agree they eat it
Cover photo, curtesy of the Kennel of Vorkosmia Coming from Værøy, Norway, the Norwegian Lundehund is one of the rarest dog breeds in the world. People bred these dogs to catch Puffins which they needed to survive during the long winter months in the Arctic. But as the hunt for Puffins became illegal, people didn’t
These are not your ordinary dogs. These are the coolest dogs you’ll ever see! Newt is the noseless dog, and Picasso is well…born different. He’s a true Picasso work of art. And the Wonky dogs are the rest of the crew saved by Luvable Dog Rescue and its brave and kind-hearted team. The Wonky Dogs
Barbet (pronunciation: Bar-bay) or the French Water Dog is a gundog used to flush out and retrieve birds from wetlands. It’s an old dog breed, possibly dating back to the 16th century. And the name comes from the French word for beard, “barbe”. But the breed is not as popular as it used to be,
