Seppala Siberian Sleddog Breed Spotlight
June 19, 2019 Breeds & InformationLeonhard Seppala created this breed to be the ultimate sled dogs. In 1925 diphtheria was threatening the children of Nome, Alaska and treatment was hundreds of miles away. Seppala and other mushers teamed up to deliver the serum to Nome in the middle of winter. The dogs that ran the 658 miles from Nenana to Nome were revered.
Read MoreAustralian Shepherd Breed Spotlight
May 14, 2019 Breeds & InformationContrary to what the name implies, the only thing Australian about the Australian shepherd, or Aussie, is the name. in fact, the Aussie is as American as apple. Click here to learn more about the Australian Shepherd!
Read MoreGross: Beards Contain More Harmful Bacteria than Dog Fur
April 18, 2019 Lifestyle Current & Trending Health & Nutrition Grooming & CareIf you’ve been looking for a good reason to get your significant other to shave his beard, your search is finally over. A recent study has shown that your dog’s fur likely contains less harmful bacteria than the average man’s facial hair.
Read MoreBreed Spotlight: the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
April 1, 2019 Breeds & InformationWithin the latter half of the nineteenth century, toy spaniels were crossed with Japanese chins, which resulted in the creation of flat faced, dome skulled dogs called King Charles spaniels. In 1926, a man by the name of Roswell Eldridge offered a cash reward for anyone who could produce old-type spaniels without the dome skull. The idea caught on, and in 1928 the first Cavalier club was formed, and the standard was set.
Read MoreHow Enzymes in Dog Food Aid in Digestion
March 29, 2019 Lifestyle Health & Nutrition Current & TrendingIf you’re a cautious pet parent who likes to read the label before buying your dog’s food, there’s a strong chance that you’ve recently come across brands that tout the health benefits of digestive enzymes. Learn about the important role enzymes play in your dog’s diet, and find out if enzyme supplements .
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