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Spaying your female dog can be a simple decision for many. Not only will this prevent your dog from going into heat, bleeding, or having puppies, but it will also reduce the risk of infections, tumors, and diseases developing. Spaying your female dog is the same as neutering a male dog, as it removes the sexual reprodu
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For most people, dogs are part of the family. They are adorably cute and great cuddlers. However, they can often display some rather unusual behavior traits too. Whilst some dog owners will allow their pets to share their bed with them, for many dog’s this simply isn’t enough and they instead feel the urge to sleep rig
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Bringing a new furry family member into your home is an exciting yet, at the same time, educational experience, to say the least. You and your dog will both be learning the ropes while you housetrain them and work on helping them adjust to life in a new forever home. One thing you’ll probably want to start working on s
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There is nothing worse than being cold and not being able to get warm, is there? No matter how many hot coffees or teas you drink, the blankets you surround yourself with, you still can’t shake that chilly feeling until the heating is blasting, your socks are toasted, and you are cuddled up. It’s a horrible feeling, is
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As much as we love our dogs, we have to admit that they can be dumb sometimes and do the stupidest things. Like for instance, swallowing a squeaky toy that was meant to keep them entertained and was not intended as an afternoon snack. Why do they do this? Well as we’re unable to communicate with dogs we’ll always be le
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If your dog is expecting puppies, it can almost be as exciting as if you were expecting a child yourself. After all, our dogs are part of the family, so in a lot of ways when your dog has puppies it is just like becoming a grandparent for the first time. When your dog is pregnant it can be tempting to smother them with
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Chihuahuas are one of the more distinct canines in the animal kingdom. Known for their tiny stature, large heads, and commonly possessing an attitude, Chihuahuas are often prized for being ideal indoor dogs. They are brachycephalic, which means they have a very short snout that gives them a distinct look. Small, brachy
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Dental care is important for your dogs. While you may be expected to keep the teeth of a large Labrador healthy, you must also keep the teeth of your small Chihuahua healthy. We’ve all seen images of Chihuahuas baring their teeth online. The territorial and feisty nature of many Chihuahuas has led to images and videos
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Huskies are famous for their tantrums. They are loud and full of attitude, but that doesn’t mean they don’t love their owners. People often mistake a husky’s independent nature for a lack of love and affection. This isn’t the reality, however. Yes, these dogs are independent, full of attitude, and supremely cocky, but
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Bathing is important for humans, but it’s also important for dogs! Just because your dog likes to roll around in the mud all day, it doesn’t mean that they don’t need to be clean. It can be hard to know, however, how often you need to give your dog a bath. Well, in reality there isn’t one specific answer to this questi
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You won’t find a miniature pinscher on any band breed lists, but that doesn’t mean it doesn’t have a temper. Many of the dogs on band or restricted breed lists tend to be less likely to bite than their smaller cousins but would do considerably more damage if they did bite. That being said, if a miniature pinscher, or m
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Neapolitan mastiffs are an incredibly old breed. They were used as military dogs, guard dogs, and fighting dogs by the ancient Romans. All the above occupations required the Neapolitan mastiff to be fiercely loyal to its owners and aggressive in the face of intruders or threats. The breed was resurrected in the 1930s a
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There are many different types of smells that dogs dislike. Their sense of smell is vastly superior to humans. Humans have around 6 million olfactory receptors in their noses, whereas dogs have approximately 300 million. The area of their brain that is responsible for analyzing smells is 40 times the size of the equiva
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Can dogs mate with coyotes? Yes, dogs can indeed mate with coyotes. In fact, the resulting offspring of a dog and coyote partnership is very cute and is known as a coydog or dogote, depending on whether it is the dog or coyote that gives birth. However, this is actually relatively rare in modern times. The reason for t
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No. While a small dog might try to mount a cat, they’re unlikely to actually mate. Also, they wouldn’t be able to reproduce as they’re too genetically different. When a dog humps a cat, it’s usually a result of overactive hormones and to assert dominance. Any cat being mounted by a dog is likely to react aggressively t
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There’s no odor quite as repulsive as dog farts. No matter how cute the face is, the stench that comes out the other end is unbearable. Naturally, something that stinky is often a sign that something is wrong. It could be as simple as your pooch gulping down their food too quickly, or it could be a sign of a food aller
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As a dog owner, you will love your dog more than anything! But how do they know if you love them? Find out how to tell your dog you love them in their language with our guide, here! If you have a dog, then you know how easy it is to fall in love with them. One look into those puppy dog eyes and you will be hooked! You
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Yes, as a responsible dog owner, it is important to ensure that you make every effort to walk your dog daily. This is important in ensuring that your dog is receiving the correct amount of exercise it needs. If a dog does not receive enough exercise, this will have a negative effect on both its physical and mental heal
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Puggles are relatively new to the dog world. Crossed between a male pug and a female beagle, the puggle was created back in the 1990s by Wallace Havens in the US. It was found that this had to be with a male pug and female beagle because more health issues arose if the male was bigger than the female. Pedigree dogs lik
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It’s always exciting to have a pregnant dog, because there’s nothing quite as cute as a litter of puppies. Whether you have planned a pregnancy for your Chihuahua or it’s accidentally happened, it can be quite tricky to tell whether she is pregnant or not. Chihuahuas are characteristically very small dogs. Despite thei
