Relating to Dogs

Canine ear cropping has been going on for hundreds of years, possibly originating in ancient Rome as a practice to keep ear infections to a minimum. Today the practice is used to accentuate the...

Having a dog in your house can really complete your family. Dogs are loyal and comforting. Studies show that people with dogs have better mental health and children with dogs do better on...

In 1991 the UK adopted and put into effect the Dangerous Dogs Act to prohibit people from owning a dog that may present a serious danger to the public. In the United States, no general comparative...

Although breeds of dogs will consistently change, the body parts will essentially stay the same. The body parts of a dog are distinctive. Dogs have four toes per paw and have vestigial dewclaws...

Attempts to curtail dog-bite incidents has resulted in breed-specific legislation restricting or banning dog breeds. City and state ordinances sometimes refer to specific breeds based on local...

Many people play the guessing game when trying to figure out what breed their dog is. It's usually not difficult to figure out purebreds because there are breed standards. Cross-breed and mixed...

You love your dog, you don't care what he is mixed with, right? But what if it were within your ability to find out what breeds he was mixed with? That could make training easier, help you to...

For some dog owners, genetic testing is a way to prove that they own a purebred dog or the descendant of a specific dog. Other dog owners use genetic testing out of curiosity to determine exactly...

Have you ever wondered how to pick the best puppy out of a litter of puppies? These few simple steps apply to purebred, mixed breeds and designer breeds alike. Just keep in mind what you are...

The temperament, intelligence and desire to please make dogs capable assistants for disabled and handicapped individuals. Whether blind, deaf or physically impaired, organizations worldwide train...

Flyball is by far one of the most popular dog sports. It is a combination of speed, accuracy and precision. During a flyball run, the dog must complete a series of hurdles, step on a trigger on...

Agility is by far one of the most popular dog sports. It is a fast-paced event in which dog and handler navigate a carefully constructed course of obstacles. The dog must jump over hurdles, run...

The pit bull family encompasses several breeds of dogs in the Molasser family of breeds that originated as dog-fighting breeds. Pit bulls have gained a reputation as vicious dogs, but many argue...

Choosing the proper show lead for your dog is an important part of your showing regimen. The proper lead will not only allow you to show your dog to his highest potential, it will also highlight...

By reading this, you'll be able to persuade your parents to get you a dog(this is aimed at younger audiences) even-hopefully- if they are very strict.

Just because your dog has fur doesn't mean she's necessarily prepared for winter. Cold weather, snow, rain and sleet can be damaging to dog's skin, coat and health. Small dogs, short-haired breeds...

You love your mixed breed dog more than anything, but at the same time you can’t help but wonder what his background is. He has the body and coloring of a lab, dachshund legs and howels like a...