In part 2 of this article, we find the small dogs in the terrier, toy, non-sporting, and herding groups.
Terrier Dogs
Terrier dogs were bred to hunt – foxes, rabbits, rats, and even river rats, badgers, and otters. Instead of the hunters of old, most terriers these days are bought as pets. And with their affectionate and [...]
Learning about the types of small dogs can help narrow down the selection process for a new dog. The American Kennel Club (AKC), which is the principle breed registry in the United States, divides dog breeds into 7 categories, with the addition of the miscellaneous category. The latter is for breeds that only partially completed [...]
Going away on holiday can sometimes be a bit of a nightmare for families with a dog. You’ve found the perfect destination for your ideal holiday but before you can go anywhere you have to work out who will be able to look after your pet while you’re away, and how you will be sure [...]
With human bedding, you’ll find mattresses in twin, queen, king, and California king sizes, and they are all built to standard sizes. Unfortunately, when it comes to bedding for dogs, there are no standards. What one company calls their extra large orthopedic dog bed may only be considered a large bed by another company. Any [...]
Like any breed, Dachshunds are at risk for a number of conditions and diseases.Due to their long bodies and short legs they are most at risk for spinal problems.One of the most common forms is a condition called IVDD (Intervertebral Disk Disease), which is an umbrella term for an abundance of problems.
Vertebrae are the hard [...]
Do you have a pet dog? Maybe, an older dog? Have you noticed him walking lamely around and he seems to have a hard time in doing any movement like jumping, leaping or running? Is he not doing these things the way he’s doing it when he was young? Maybe your old holler has arthritis. [...]
