Dogs as Pets

Ancestors of today's greyhounds are depicted in cave drawings and a variety of artifacts dating back as long as 8,000 years ago. Once the dog of royalty, greyhounds are emerging as popular pets...

Nothing is cuter than a child with a new puppy or the family dog. We love our dogs! Here in America many a child's first pet is the family dog. A well trained and faithful dog is a joy to have in...

Children are the victims of dog bites and dog attacks much more often than adults. From a dog’s point of view, a child’s smaller size, less predictable behavior, and quick movements all seem very...

Furry friends are excellent friends for you and your children. You should consider some things before purchasing a pet for your family. The hardest thing is to decide what kind of pet is suitable...

Over time, pets become part of the family. Losing one can hurt just as much as losing a person. Finding ways to remember a lost pet will help the family to heal and move on from the loss. Crafting...

Dogs are a wonderful addition to the household, and many canines can provide safe companionship to your children. They are also a fun way to teach the kids about responsibility. The key is to...

A dog is considered a man's best friend, but what type of best friend do you fancy is another story. Choosing the right type of dog for your family is an important decision. Many people should...

Many people like to adopt adult dogs since they are usually house broken and full grown and they don't have to deal with the puppy training. Many times they will choose them and find behaviors...

If you are thinking about becoming a dog owner, there are a number of important factors to consider. This is not something that should be entered into lightly as it involves a high level of...

Dogs are fun-loving, eager to please, non-judgemental, loyal and loving. Dogs can also be demanding, expensive, time-consuming, occasionally annoying, and even destructive. They have many needs...

Pets make great companions and there are studies that show owning a pet can improve the mental and physical health of an individual. Unfortunately, many people get a pet without realizing the...

Most children love animals and are eager to have a pet. The problem is that children do not automatically know how to handle animals. Children tend to try and show an animal affection by hugging...

Your children have begged and pleaded and you have finally decided to give in and adopt a pet. Now comes an even bigger decision. Do you choose a dog, a cat, maybe a ferret? These tips will help...

Children often need to convince their parents that they need a puppy. Sometimes, a husband may have to convince his wife that he needs a puppy in the house. Here is how you can convince your wife...

Here is a list of responsibilites you will have as a dog owner.

Retired racing greyhound dogs make wonderful indoor pets, and many do very well in households with young children. Greyhounds are gentle dogs that are generally submissive, so aggression is not an...

I grew up in a home that always had a dog. So fortunately for me, my parents instilled in me a healthy respect for the treatment of animals at a very early age. But I can still remember driving my...

Strong, powerful and brave, the rottweiler is a formidable presence and is believed to be a descendent of the drover dogs of ancient Rome. Behind the rottweiler's impressive stature lies an...