Dog beds are actually quite a recent invention. After all, it wasn’t so long ago that dogs were considered to be work partners to humans rather than companions and best friends. Most dogs slept outside, ate outside, worked outside, and lived outside. But that sure isn’t the case today! Today’s […]
According to Everyday Health, nearly half of all dog owners allow their pups to sleep in bed with them. If this describes you, you already well know the joys of having your snuggly, cuddly pooch nearby all night long. But then what happens in the morning when it is time […]
What is it about dogs and their dog beds? It seems like, from your dog’s point of view, their dog bed is just a particularly large and intriguing dog toy to rip up and play with. But dog beds are really expensive today and the last thing you need is […]
The days when a dog bed was a spot on the floor or the back porch are long gone. Today, many dog beds are nearly as expensive as people’s beds! Dog beds, like dogs, come in all shapes and sizes today. There are ergonomic dog beds, memory foam dog beds, […]
The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is a toy-sized dog with a simply glorious long hair coat that is a big part of this breed’s appeal. As the American Kennel Club (AKC) points out, while the Cavalier King Charles is a very small Spaniel breed, they are true Spaniels nonetheless, with […]
The petite Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is a joyful, gentle dog that is a true delight to own and care for. These smart and sensitive dogs are currently the 18th most popular purebred dog breed in America, according to the American Kennel Club‘s annually updated breed popularity list. As a […]
Grooming an English Springer Spaniel – or any spaniel breed, for that matter – has a bit of a learning curve. It takes some effort to get your dog looking like those glossy pups strutting around the show ring! Not all Springer Spaniel owners will choose to keep their dogs […]
The world of spaniel dog breeds is a complex and sometimes confusing one. It wasn’t so long ago that spaniels were all classified as basically the same dog breed, whether Cocker Spaniel, Boykin Spaniel, or Springer Spaniel. Fast forward to today, and as the American Kennel Club (AKC) highlights, Springer […]
The Bernese Mountain dog is giant-size herding and working dog breed that is rapidly gaining in popularity in the United States and elsewhere. These enormous, shaggy guard dogs are typically calm. But just watch – and listen – to what happens when a Bernese Mountain dog detects a threat of […]
Vizslas are beautiful dogs with intelligent, sensitive faces and sweet personalities. These dogs fall into the category of what many dog lovers call the “wash and wear” or “drip dry” dog breeds – those that need little if any real coat maintenance. But ever since the rise of the so-called […]
The Vizsla (pronounced “vee-zh-lah“) is much more common and popular than their difficult-to-pronounce breed name might suggest. As of the time of publication, the distinctive, tall, rangy, reddish Vizsla is the 31st most popular purebred dog breed registered through the American Kennel Club (AKC). In adulthood, the athletic, intelligent and […]
The Bernese Mountain dog is a large to giant purebred dog breed whose popularity is definitely on the rise. “Berners,” as fans of the breed have nicknamed these dogs, are currently the American Kennel Club‘s 22nd most popular pet dog. But when you are considering adding a Bernese Mountain dog […]
