the Dog House

by Dakota Dog
The Bernese Mountain Dog is often affectionately called the “Bernie” by their owners. Although many working dogs are known to have an independent nature, this breed definitely does not fall in that category. They love and seemingly crave family interaction and companionship.
This large, social breed weighs between 80-105 pounds and measure between […]

by Robert Benson
Do dogs provide health benefits? Believe it or not they do! Did you know that owning a dog and pet ownership in general, can help a person in many ways? Owning a pet can improve your mental wellness, reduce your visits to the doctor, improve your cardiovascular health and allow for faster […]

by Dakota Dog
The Bergamasco is a loving, loyal, intelligent breed that is a gentle giant and a wonder to behold with its long, natural cords of hair sweeping the ground. While we are conditioned to believe that you need to brush your dog’s hair daily to maintain a soft, unmatted coat, you are actually expected […]

by Felix Senhouse
When you own an indoor dog, its a good idea to pet-proof your house. Like child proofing, pet-proofing consists of making a sweep of each room to which your dog has access and removing anything that poses a potential danger. Some items may be dangerous to one dog while not to another. For […]

by Tracey Wilson
Rabies- Attacks the nervous system and causes encephalitis. The virus is transmitted in saliva from the bite of an infected animal. It usually takes two-eight weeks before the signs appear. However, it only takes about ten days before it’s passable through saliva.
The most common ways for an animal or human to be infected […]

by Charles Kassotis
Mastiff’s are definitely a breed all their own. As one of the largest canine breeds available it will pay well to truly read about and discover their quirks and temperament before going head long into purchasing one. Known as the English and Old English Mastiff, they are large lovable, and loyal creatures.
Weighing in […]

by Richard Cussons
Before purchasing a Boxer–or any dog–you should consider various aspects to decide if this is the right breed for you. The worse thing you can do as a dog owner is not research the potential dog. If you don’t, you may find yourself surprised, or overwhelmed and unable to work with the breed. […]

by Mike Mathews
The Working Dog group includes most of the guard dog breeds such as the Rottweiler and Doberman Pinscher as well as the northern sled dogs such as the Alaskan Malamute and the Siberian Husky. Most of these dogs need lots of exercise and a fair amount of living space. Many of these dogs […]

by Nicholas Hunt
Keeping a pet is a rewarding experience which many of us enjoy, but it can also be expensive. As well as all the routine costs such as food and grooming, you can also come up against unplanned expenses such as vetinary bills through sickness or accident. These bills can unfortunately be very high, […]

by Kelly Marshall
Spaying or neutering your dog is an important consideration for any responsible dog owner. Not only does spaying or neutering your dog prevent unwanted pregnancy but it also can prevent conditions such as cancer and other reproductive diseases and conditions. Spayed females and neutered males are less likely to run away when other […]