Dog Lovers Manual

Remember that many sighthounds, such as Greyhounds, are likely to chase after other animals (especially small, furry ones), and kill them if they get the chance, unless they have been brought up with them. Similarly, some scenthounds are not suited to life as family pets due to their strong hunting instincts and sometimes powerful build, [...]

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Given the wrong kind of treatment and handling, any dog can be aggressive towards people. This is true no matter how docile and kindly the breed is normally. In these cases, such behaviour simply demonstrates what the dog regards as self-preservation. Some dogs are aggressive towards others of their kind, and other animals too. This [...]

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While the awesome Lion Trim – complete with long ‘mane’ and pompoms on legs and tail – looks superd, it is not necessary to have your Poodle trimmed like this. In fact, there are a variety of coat style for poodles and, just like choosing a hair style for yourself, you can ask a canine [...]

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Over the years, inbreeding to fix and maintain a standard has led to inherent genetic weaknesses within the majority of pedigree breeds. Responsible breeders today are doing their best to eliminate these weaknesses by health screening their breeding stock and using only those animals that are sound and are derived from healthy forebears. It pays [...]

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The majority of pedigree breeds (particularly of show type) suffer from genetic weaknesses, with some worse than others. Ear infections, hip, knee and elbow dysplasia (joint deformity), eye and liver defects, malocclusion (jaw/teeth deformity), atopy (allergy/hyper-sensitivity), respiratory and pulmonary (heart/lung) diseases, and skin and muscle ailments are the most commonly seen problems. Examples include the [...]

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