Two new breeds recognized by the American Kennel Club The American Kennel Club (AKC®), the largest purebred dog registry in the world, announced yesterday that the Nederlandse Kooikerhondje and the Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen (GBGV) have passed the full breed recognition process, taking the number total of breeds recognized by AKC to 192. “We are […]
And not even kennel employees are able to identify breeds with reliability Other previous research done in animal shelters has determined the breeds of dogs that live in shelters because of their visual appearance; however, genetic tests are rarely carried out to identify the breed of such dogs, and few studies have compared the breed labels assigned by […]
Small dog breeds are often the favorites of celebrities and they are becoming the favorite dogs of the United Kingdom, with the Dachshund and the Queen’s favorite, the Pembroke Welsh Corgi, growing in popularity, while the breeds of Large dogs that include old favorites like the old English sheepdog fall. New statistics published by the […]
Previously, a working dog was present in almost every household to help in and around the house. Nowadays, the majority of these dog breeds are kept in the Netherlands as pets, while a lot of exercise and ‘hard work’ is good for working dogs. Boredom and lack of stimulation, both mental and physical, can even cause behavioral […]
Teaching your dog tricks is one of the biggest advantages of having a dog in your life. It is a great way to interact with your dog and strengthen your bond. Learning and performing tricks ensures happy dogs with self-confidence. Moreover, it is a good outlet for losing (surplus) energy. BENEFITS DOGS LEARN TRICKS The biggest motivation for […]
Stress is very annoying. Especially if your dog suffers from it. Fortunately, Adaptil is there. Adaptil works on the basis of pheromones and reduces stress in dogs, but how does this work? In this article I tell you everything about recognizing stress in dogs and how Adaptil works in these situations. STRESS IN DOGS Dogs communicate mainly through their […]
Warming your cat or dog is very important. In the Netherlands there are different types of worms, an invisible and common problem. Your pet will get the worm eggs inside and grow into adult worms in the body. You can not see this on the outside. This only becomes visible if your dog or cat is seriously infected and […]
The winter has now arrived, the days have become shorter and the winter time has started. That means that the days are also getting shorter and it is darker and faster. Many of the exhaust rounds will probably take place in the dark. It is therefore very important that not only you, but also your dog is clearly […]
Stress in dogs is common in the month of December. This due to fire anxiety and the crowds in the house and during the holidays. Fortunately, there are now many different anti-stress resources for dogs. In this blog I tell you how you recognize stress in dogs and what means there are to reduce stress in your dog. […]
Fleas, everyone knows them but nobody wants them. Fleas are small blood-sucking parasites with a body length of about 1.5 to 4 millimeters. There are many species of fleas, but the best known are the dog and cat flea. Funny fact: most dogs suffer from the cat flea as it is also the most common. In this blog we […]