The Belgian Malinois is a beautiful dog commonly mistaken for the German Shepherd (GSD), another lovely dog. Like the GSD, they are renowned for their work with the police and the military. The Belgian Malinois (also known affectionately as the Mal) is smaller and slimmer but has a longer lifespan than the GSD. They also come in…
Appropriately nicknamed the King of Terriers, the Airedale Terrier conveys this by being remarkably adaptable, talented and a confident breed. Renowned for his independent problem solving, cleverness and hard-working nature, the Airedale yet finds time for fun, and even silliness. The breed is known for both his dedication to a job and to his family….
Cats that are on the chubby side (i.e., above their optimal weight) are more likely to develop health conditions like arthritis and diabetes. Learn about some of the conditions that your cat is at an increased risk of developing if they’re overweight or obese. RELATED POST: Nine Top Contributors to Obesity in Cats The information…
In recent years, many people have learned about the Belgian Malinois breed thanks to social media and entertainment. With the increased interest in this breed, more and more people have been bringing them home, only to find out just how difficult these dogs can be. Although extremely loyal and intelligent, they’re also very high energy—far…
Huskies have a lot of fur and shed twice a year, but don’t let it intimidate you: Grooming is easy if you know the secrets (hint: never shave your Husky’s coat!). Tim Vogel, CEO of dog grooming franchise Scenthound, combs through his top three Husky grooming tips. How to groom a Husky Tip 1: Never…
A recent study shows that companion dogs that live with other dogs in their house were significantly healthier than dogs that don’t. The research shows that the effect of having another pet friend in the household was five times stronger than other factors, such as financial and household stability, on a dog’s health. The study,…
Naming your pet is a very important decision — it’s going to stick with them for life, after all. But with thousands, nay, millions, of options available, why are some names more popular than others? We’ll take a look at the most popular pet names of 2022 and try to decipher why they’re such PUPular…
Ranch dressing is a popular treat for humans and is a common ingredient in much of our cooking. Sometimes our cats may acquire access to some of our leftovers and steal a few licks. If that occurs, you probably won’t need to worry too much. However, it should never become a regular treat. Can Cats…
A puppy cut is a dog’s haircut that is one, consistent, typically short length all over the dog’s body. While the dog’s parents and the groomer determine the actual length of hair for their dog, depending on activity levels and outside temperatures, hair length typically ranges from a shave to several inches of hair. The…
The 4th of July, Independence Day, is just around the corner. Although us, hoomans, have fun celebrating it with a lot of fireworks, we can’t say the same for our furry, four-legged friends. As dog parents and lovers, we have to agree on the fact that fireworks displays and loud noises during the 4th of…