This Beagle has been around for centuries, however, the Beagle as we now know it was developed in England around the 1830s, primarily for tracking hare, rabbit, and other game.Beagles are scent hounds with one of the best developed senses of smell of any dog, particularly ground sniffing (as opposed to air sniffing) and a strong tracking instinct. In fact, these dogs are often used as detection dogs for various drug and food agencies around the world. Read the rest of this entry
The Rottweiler is a large dog breed originating in Germany, in the town of Rottweil as a guard dog. It is a descendant of Roman cattle dogs, but has been used as a military and police dog, cattle drover, search and rescue dog, guard, and companion. Read the rest of this entry
Small white fox terriers were bred by the Reverend John Russell in the mid-1800’s specifically for ‘working fox’ (chasing in fox hunts) in England. After Reverend Russell’s death, these terriers were known as Jack Russell Terriers. The Jack Russell Terrier is clearly a working terrier (as opposed to a show or fighting terrier). Terriers are dog typically bred to burrow in the earth (which is terre in French, hence terrier) and other small places to get vermin, foxes, rabbits, or other small animals. Read the rest of this entry
How to do this without falling off your bike? With a Running Guard.
This is a bike exerciser for the high energy dog who needs and would enjoy a little more exercise. Taking your dog on a bike ride can be a dangerous experience. But with the Running Guard, you and your dog can enjoy the ride safely. This bike attachment is lightweight, easy to use and designed to keep your dog near your bike but not too close to get hurt.
Day after Thanksgiving, some of my cousins and my neighbors were sitting around my den watching movies and noshing on awesome leftovers from the day before. My dog Bronx, casually strides in the room and for our entertainment proceeds to throw up all over the floor (beige carpets don’tcha know).
I could be upset (beige carpet!), but I stay composed as I dash for paper towels, and look beyond the event. On reflection there are two things I came away with (and unfortunately hardwood floors in not an option right now). Read the rest of this entry
“Don’t want to” and “too cold” can be two different things. It is important for your dog get some physical activity even in the winter. Read the rest of the story here.
entertainment proceeds to throw up all over the floor (beige carpets don’tcha know).
