Dog Lovers Manual

Due to advances in veterinary medicine, dogs are living longer than they used to. However, large, heavy dogs have a shorter lifespan than their small, light counterparts due to their genetic make-up, as well as their bodies being subjected to more wear and tear. Non-pedigrees tend to live longer than purebreds.
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Intelligent ‘working’ breeds tends to be demanding of their owners’ time and attention. This is because these dogs were originally developed to be highly interactive with their owners and physically capable of always being ready to work, so they need plenty of exercise. Long-coated dogs need more time spent on grooming, while hounds and terriers […]

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