Puppy Smiles – Are They Real?

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Many puppy owners are convinced that their adorable new canine companions are smiling at them, but animal behaviourists are more likely to associate a happy puppy with panting (or a tongue that is hanging out). However, when loyal, cute little puppies do have their tongues hanging out and their mouths wide open, they tend to [...]

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So You’re Thinking About Adopting a Great Pyrenees?

By: Judy MacDonald Is it a polar bear? Or perhaps an animated snowdrift? BIG, with a thick coat of mostly white fur, a gentle nature, on a leisurely stroll with its owner – it’s a Great Pyrenees! This ancient breed originated in the Pyrenees Mountains in France. Its original purpose was protecting livestock from coyotes, [...]

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Why Do Dogs Noses Turn Pink?

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Sometimes, when dogs get older, their noses turn pink due to loss of pigmentation. This strange process begins when the enzyme that produces “color” begins to fade out. While aging is a primary reason why the noses of dogs turn rosy, it’s not the only potential root cause of this common canine health issue. If [...]

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What to Consider When Thinking About Adopting an English Springer Spaniel

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By: Heather Young Woo woo woo! That’s hello in English Springer Spanielease, the language of springers. When asked about unique or interesting traits about springers, there are two things that come to mind, wiggle butts, because they can look like they are going to wiggle their bottoms right off the ground (especially when they have [...]

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What to Do About a Picky Eater Puppy

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Occasionally, puppies will become quite selective about what they want to eat, and they’ll literally turn up their noses at anything that doesn’t appeal to their sensibilities. If your beloved canine pal is a picky eater, the most probable cause for this frustrating behaviour is that your young dog has been exposed to tasty “people [...]

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Why Your Puppy is Territorial

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Young dogs become territorial for a variety of reasons. Sometimes, puppies may not get the socialization that they need to learn proper behaviour, and they may become aggressive as a result. In other sad cases, abuse, lack of affection and improper care may darken a puppy’s spirit, making him or her quite territorial about toys, [...]

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So You Want To Adopt a Basset Hound!

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By Valerie Hunt Despite a deliberate, unhurried manner and captivatingly clownish demeanor, the Basset Hound possesses great intelligence and what may often be viewed as stubbornness may more appropriately be attributed to an innate ingenuity. In fact, the Basset excels at getting his way, from “demanding” a tasty morsel at the table, to hurling his [...]

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What You Need to Know about Puppy Massages

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Giving your puppy a nice, relaxing massage is a great way to bond with your pet, and proper massage will also benefit your young dog’s overall health and wellness. If you`re interested in learning more about puppy massages and how you can administer a little “massage TLC” to Fido right in your own home, you’ll [...]

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What to Consider When Thinking About Adopting a Dogue de Bordeaux

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By: The team at DDBR&R Is this the breed for you?? Without any doubt, anyone who visits a litter of Dogue De Bordeaux puppies can fall in love with their wrinkly faces and playful temperament, when they can be held in your arms and cuddled for hours. Does this mean a DDB is for you [...]

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How to Tell if Your Puppy is Tired

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As a caring pet owner, you’re probably spending a lot of time trying to ensure that your beloved canine pal is getting enough food, fresh air, and rest. Now and then, you may be curious about how much sleep your puppy really needs and how to tell if your puppy is tired. Since puppies are [...]

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