Chances are, you've confused German Shepherds and Belgian Malinois for each other at least once in your life. If you watched the movie Max, for example, you might have thought you were watching a flick about a German Shepherd. You'd be wrong, though! Max is a Belgian … [Read more...]
Why Does a Mother Dog Reject a Puppy?
Why does a mother dog reject a puppy? I've seen questions like, Why does my dog, who just gave birth, keep on moving one puppy away from the others?" quite a bit. If your mother dog is exhibiting this behavior, it can be quite disconcerting and confusing. Our natural … [Read more...]
10 Things Your Dog Groomer Wishes You Knew
There's nothing quite like the smell and feel of a freshly groomed dog - it makes you want to snuggle them even more! But unless we've actually been sopping wet from head-to-toe and up to our ankles in discarded dog hair, we can't begin to know how difficult being a dog … [Read more...]
Are Goldendoodles Hypoallergenic? (Your Definitive Guide)
Are Goldendoodles hypoallergenic? As you may know, the Golden part of the equation is NOT, yet the poodle part IS. So what happens when you combine the two? Like other hybrid breeds, the answer to that question depends on which genes triumph in the race to the … [Read more...]
American Staffordshire Terrier vs. Pitbull (There is a Difference)
The American Staffordshire Terrier vs. the Pit Bull. When a person mentions the name "Pit Bull" you may conjure up a less-than-flattering image of a vicious dog ready to rip apart its next "victim." But did you know there are several different dogs that all fall under the … [Read more...]
How Traumatic is it for a Dog to Change Owners?
How traumatic is it for a dog to change owners when rehoming is the only option? I'm a firm believer that dogs are a privilege, not a right. So before we embark on the journey of pet parenting, we need to be sure we're ready to take on the responsibilities that a living, … [Read more...]
Are Old English Sheepdogs Hypoallergenic?
Are Old English Sheepdogs hypoallergenic? We're going to answer that question today! You'll also learn everything you need to know about this breed, including temperament and care tips! Let's dig into the facts and the fun of the Old English Sheepdog. Who … [Read more...]