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Buying pet shop puppies

May 1, 2008 – 5:03 am
Image via Wikipedia Every pet shop that sells puppies will assure you that their puppies don't come from puppy mills but only from the finest breeders who have surplus stock, this is often a downright lie and this is reason alone for you not to buy your puppy from a pet store. A responsible reputable breeder would never sell their litters to a pet store in the first place, the simple reason for this is that a pet store must by law sell a puppy to anyone who walks in and can pay for the puppy, regardless of if that person can take care of a puppy. A pet shop by law isn't allowed to screen buyers before selling them a puppy and a responsible breeder always screens potential buyers to assure their puppies only go to good homes. The pet shop owners ...

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French bulldog pedigrees & registration

May 1, 2008 – 5:00 am
Image via Wikipedia Just because someone proudly brags that their puppy is a pedigree and it's registered by a kennel club doesn't necessarily mean that their puppy is any better than yours. Being registered by a kennel club doesn't automatically mean that the puppy is of superior quality to one which isn't, the kennel club will register any puppy whose parents were registered and those parents were registered because their parents were registered, and so it goes on. Registration by a kennel club simply means that you filled in a form and paid your money to keep the chain of registration going. What does the pedigree mean? Again apply to the kennel club, fill in a form, pay your money and they will access their database and look for the long list of names of your puppy's parents, grand parents, ...

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Dog spaying & neutering myths

May 1, 2008 – 4:58 am
Image via Wikipedia There are many myths surrounding spaying and neutering of your pet, here are a few of those myths dispelled: * It costs too much to have my pet spayed or neutered The cost of spaying or neutering your pet will depend on several factors such as the sex, age, size and vets fees, but the cost is a one time fee and when you take into account all the benefits it has to offer it is worthwhile. When you take into account the cost of having a litter and paying for its care until the puppies are old enough to leave their mother it really isn't that expensive. You will also have peace of mind over the health of your pet and prevent unwanted pregnancy and litters. * I don't want my male dog to feel less of a ...

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Dogs: Male vs. bitch puppy

May 1, 2008 – 4:56 am
Image via Wikipedia Once you have decided on the right type of breed for you then the next important decision you will have to make is which sex to go for, a male or female, or put in the correct terms a "dog" or a "bitch". Don't let the term "bitch" put you off, however crude it may seem, unfortunately in the dog world "bitch" is the correct terminology for a female puppy or dog. There are both good and bad points with either sex just as there is in humans and your personal preference for either sex might sway you, but here are some tips to help you should you be undecided: The male dog The pros * Male dogs can tend to be more lovable towards their owner. * Male dogs can be more outgoing, more vigorous and more in your ...

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Is a French bulldog the right breed for you?

May 1, 2008 – 4:54 am
Image via Wikipedia If you are looking for a dog who has a short easy to care for coat in a variety of colours who generally will get on with everyone and everything, who doesn't bark much and requires very little exercise then the French bulldog might be the ideal breed for you. However if you don't like stubbornness, sniffling, wheezing, a dog who slobbers and snorts a lot, who can be slow to house train and which can have serious problems with its health then you might be better off choosing a different breed. The most important points to consider * The French bulldog sounds - a great deal of French bulldogs share the same trait which is well known to the breed, this includes snorting, snuffling, grunting, wheezing and snoring loudly at times. While these sounds can be ...

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How to choose a vet for your French bulldog

May 1, 2008 – 4:53 am
Image via Wikipedia Your French bulldog dog or frenchie puppy will be just like one of the family and just like the rest of your family you will want to give them the best medical care available when they are ill, so how do you choose the right vet for your dog or puppy? Due to the several medical problems that French bulldogs especially face, such as their shorter breathing system which can cause them breathing problems and of course interfere with anaesthesia, it is important that you find a vet which knows a little about the frenchie and its problems. Most vets will know a vast amount of information on any particular breed and how to treat and deal with problems associated with that breed, but it is worthwhile double checking this and choosing your vet before they are needed. ...

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How to choose a good dog breeder

May 1, 2008 – 4:51 am
Image via Wikipedia Whichever breed of dog you are looking to buy it is important that you choose a good breeder from which to purchase your puppy, a reputable breeder will always ask you several questions before they will let you buy a puppy and of course you should have several questions of your own for the breeder. Of course when you are buying a puppy you should first determine what role the dog will play, if you want a puppy as a companion and pet or if you will want to show the dog. Puppies bred specifically for showing are of course more expensive than ones who are to be just pets, the only difference being a show dog will have to meet strict requirements set out for the breed while the pet may have colour miss-markings or some such ...

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How sociable is your French bulldog?

May 1, 2008 – 4:49 am
Image via Wikipedia Every dog is different when it comes to being sociable as are different breeds; some are more sociable than others just the same as with people, some will mix more easily than others. Some breeds will downright ignore other people and pets while some will fuss just about everyone and everything, some are fine with only members of the family and remain aloof with just about everyone else. Some dogs love women and hate men or vice versa and some are fine with adults but shy away from children while some just don't seem to like anyone or anything other than their owner. A lot of this is due to certain breeds but some of it is down to the actual dog themselves, dogs are just like people and have personalities of there own just as people do. ...

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How our dog can help us

May 1, 2008 – 4:46 am
Image via Wikipedia Besides being a loyal companion a dog can help us in many more ways, a dog doesn't ask for much other than care, love, companionship and shelter but they give so much more back in return without even thinking about it. Your dog can help you to learn about love and understanding, improve your emotional and physical health and give you unconditional friendship and protection. Your dog teaches you While you might not even realise it your dog is actually teaching you, they help people of all ages to understand abut love and giving, teach responsibility and loyalty. A dog is an invaluable aid when it comes to teaching younger children how to care for their fellow human beings and animals.

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Professional dog training

May 1, 2008 – 4:44 am
Image via Wikipedia A well behaved dog makes a perfect companion and pet and is a pleasure to have, however your dog isn't born with this inbuilt good behaviour it is something which is taught to them preferably from an early age. The owner of the dog can take classes or read up on how to teach their pet obedience or the owner may prefer to take on the help and advice of a professional trainer instead. Why is dog obedience a necessity? Many times it is not just the dog who needs training it is the owner too, a dog is always willing to learn and eager to please its master and this doesn't just apply to puppy's it also applies to older dogs too. The old saying you can't teach an old dog a new trick is so wrong, ...

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