Special-needs animals can make excellent pets, just like their non-special-needs counterparts. For a dog, losing an eye is a minor impediment. Dogs are highly adaptable creatures. Despite the loss of one eye, they’ll adjust their behavior and quickly learn to navigate their surroundings effectively. Just like a two-eyed dog, a one-eyed dog will welcome you … Read more
Tooth size is proportional to dog size. The larger the dog, the more prominent teeth they have. Some dogs have large teeth considering their size. Which breeds are those? Pound for pound, Scottish Terriers have the biggest canine teeth. Some breeds with the largest teeth include Airedales, German Shepherds, Belgian Shepherds, and Malinois. Smaller dog … Read more
A healthy, well-stimulated, and trained dog generally barks around 40 to 100 times a day, but this depends on the dog’s breed, environment, and training. If they’re alone, they may only bark a few times a day, but if untrained, they may bark constantly. Just like humans have varying talkativeness levels, a dog’s frequency of … Read more
Consider how monotonous your life would be if you never got to walk outside. However, when it comes to dogs, lots of people aren’t sure whether not walking them is cruel or not. Whether or not walking a dog is animal cruelty will depend on the dog’s breed, requirements, and environment. A big yard with … Read more
I’ve often asked whether dogs can feel these emotions, such as gratitude. They can sure offer their emotional support to us, but can they feel grateful? After years of training dogs and learning about their behavior, here’s what I realized. Dogs communicate in a myriad of subtle ways, and what may seem like an ‘ungrateful … Read more
We’ve all seen and heard the terms “working dog” and a “show dog” but may not know what exactly separates them. What are the main differences between the two? Working dogs are typically very active, requiring more physical and mental activity than some pet families can provide. Show dogs are usually less energetic than their … Read more
Dogs’ mouths are cleaner than ours, but they still have bacteria. If a dog bites you and the wound itches, there are many possible reasons for this. You could be allergic to saliva, but it could also be an infection because a dog’s mouth can be pretty unclean, and his bites can break the skin. … Read more
Puppies are typically born blind. At birth, their eyes are shut because they are still developing and are very sensitive to light. In some rare cases, they may be born with open eyes. If the puppy is born with its eyes open, you should contact your veterinarian as soon as possible. There’s a chance the … Read more
Panting in dogs is the same as sweating in humans – they pant to control their body temperature. However, some dogs seem to pant a lot, while others don’t. Why is that? If your dog does not pant, they may not get hot enough to require cooling. Some dog breeds don’t need a lot of … Read more