Dog Lovers Manual

The Chihuahua is the world’s smallest breed. Second is the Miniature Dachund. There have been smaller dogs of other breeds’ but these are anomalies. The smallest dog in the Guinnes Book Of World Records is Whitney a Yorkshire Terrier in the UK who is 7.0 cm (3 in) to the shoulder.

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Both terms refer to hunting breeds, and mean exactly what they suggest. Sighthounds (also know as gazehounds) rely on their keen eyesight to spot prey, and on their speed to chase it and bring it down or within range of the handlers’ guns. Scenthounds use their highly developed sense of smell to track and seek [...]

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Over short distances, the Greyhound reigns supreme. One of the breed has been clocked at 72 kmph (45 mph) on a recetrack, making it the second-fastest animal in the world next to the cheetah. Other speedy sighthounds include the Whippet, Saluki and Afghan Hound, and any other canines with a similar light, athletic build. The [...]

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According to the UK’s Kennel Club, there are over 450 known breeds of dog worldwide. Some of these are unknown outside their country of origin, and not all breeds are recognized by the official organizations that oversee breeding and showing. Being unrecognized by an organization means that those breeds cannot be shown under its rules. [...]

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Your lifestyle ans circumstances must be taken into account here. Being babies, puppies are time-consuming and labour intensive to be clean in the house, have been trained in the basics of obedience, and potentially socialized with people and other animals. Puppies are easier to intergrate into the family and socialize, while the characteristics of an [...]

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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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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. Some breeds are known [...]

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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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