Basic Grooming Tips From A Dog Grooming Professional
Do you have a new puppy or rescue dog and want to learn some basic grooming? Maybe you’re tired of paying groomers and want to try grooming your dog at home. Whatever the case may be, I was a dog groomer for more than 12 years, and now I’m a writer who grooms her dog […]
How To Exercise Your Dog Indoors
Note: Before trying any of these exercise techniques, confirm with your vet that your dog is healthy enough. Also note that some breeds, for example those with short legs, may not be well-suited for activites that involve going up and down steps or obstacles. Dogs need their daily exercise, and even things like it being […]
8 Tips for Raising the Perfect Puppy
The second you looked at your little fur ball, you were smitten. But while your new puppy may be all licks and cuddles now, it takes work to turn that bundle of love into a perfect pooch. You’ll need to train it, giving it the tools needed to successfully interact with people and other animals […]
About Boxers
Boxers are large, muscular, square-headed dogs who look imposing–that is, until you look into their eyes and see the mischief and joy of life reflected there. Because of their playful nature and boundless energy, they are sometimes called the “Peter Pan” of the dog breeds. Boxers aren’t considered fully mature until they are three years […]
History of Boxers
The Boxer’s ancestors were the German Bullenbeisser–a dog descended from Mastiffs–and the Bulldog. The Bullenbeisser was used as a hunting dog for centuries to hunt bear, wild boar, and deer. Their task was to catch and hold the prey until hunters arrived. Over time, Bullenbeissers lost their jobs on estates and began to be used […]
Boxer’s personality, children and other pets
Personality The Boxer is described as a “hearing” guard dog, meaning they’re alert and watchful. When they’re not clowning for you, they’re dignified and self-assured. With children, they’re playful and patient. Strangers are greeted with a wary attitude, but they respond politely to friendly people. They’re aggressive only in defense of their family and home. […]
Health & care of Boxers
Health Boxers are generally healthy, but like all breeds, they’re prone to certain health conditions. Not all Boxers will get any or all of these diseases, but it’s important to be aware of them if you’re considering this breed. Here are a few conditions you and your vet should keep an eye out for: Cancer. […]
About the Pit Bull Terrier
The American Pit Bull Terrier is one of the so-called bully breeds often labeled a pit bull. In fact, “pit bull” isn’t a breed, but a term used to describe the American Pit Bull Terrier, the Bull Terrier, the American Staffordshire Terrier, and the Staffordshire Bull Terrier. Some people say the American Pit Bull Terrier is the […]
History of the Pit Bull Terrier
History Bull and terrier breeds were created in early 19th-century England for the popular spectator sports of bull- and bear-baiting. When those sports were deemed inhumane and became illegal 1835, dog-fighting sprung up in its place — and thus was the trait for dog aggression bred into the genetic line. But another part of this […]
Pit Bull Terrier’s personality, children and other pets
Personality These dogs love people and have no idea that their size is something of a deterrent to being a lap dog. Confident and keenly aware of their surroundings, they are watchdogs in that they may alert you to the presence of strangers, but that’s primarily because they’re eager to greet “their” guests. While their love […]