Are you someone who loves x-large or giant breeds of dogs? If so, you are a special kind of person who understand the needs, requirements, and absolute joy that comes when sharing your life with one of the exceptional dogs. A giant dog is a dog that weighs over 100 pounds, and while their personalities … Read more
All of us who love dogs know that food is not the only thing that a dog needs. In addition to a healthy diet, dogs need plenty of affection, veterinary care, and shelter. But, dogs also need other things to make their lives more rewarding, such as comfortable bedding, food and water dishes, collars or … Read more
Busy? It seems like today that everyone is busy, and sometimes it can be hard to find exactly what you need for your dog locally. Fortunately, Petco can come to the rescue with a huge range of products to fit your dog’s needs. Whether you’re in search of bedding, food, grooming aids, treats, or toys, … Read more
Owning a dog brings many things with it: joy, happiness, companionship, and responsibility. Almost all of us who own dogs were first time dog owners. Some were lucky enough to have parents or relatives who could help them out when they got their first puppy, but previously many people have had to rely on books … Read more
How busy are you, too busy? When we’re balancing a dozen different situations, driving around to try to find the right dog supplies can be frustrating. And, not all of us live near a store that will provide what we want for our dog. Rather than getting all whooped up about it, you can rely … Read more
I would never have imagined that French Bulldogs would turn out to be the number one breed in America! I my opinion they certainly deserve the top spot. Until recently, they were fairly obscure, and I had never seen one until we got a dog identification guide book. Talk about love at first sight. When … Read more
The Golden Retriever was originally almost exclusively a hunting dog, used for bringing back game not only from the water, but from land. Golden Retrievers were developed, through careful breeding, in Scotland. Scotland is known for it’s rugged terrain, with its mix of water features, meadows, and woods. It was this mixed landscape that sparked … Read more
Face full of wrinkles, but a heart full of love is probably a good way to describe the Bulldog. These dogs are sometimes referred to as English Bulldog, British Bulldog, or simply as Bulldog, but they are still the same good natured guys and gals. It’s hard to believe that the original Bulldogs were used … Read more
Is the Rottweiler a dangerous dog? The simple answer is NO. While Rotties are large and strong dogs, they are not intrinsically vicious. This doesn’t mean that they are a good fit for someone who just likes the way they look. Rottweilers have, from their early beginnings, been working dogs. Originally, their ancestors were used … Read more
Are you a hunter looking for an adaptable, tough, and attractive dog? You may not need to look further than the German Shorthaired Pointer. This breed is good not only for pointing out small game such as birds and rabbits, tracking animals, but also for retrieving downed game either on land or in the water. … Read more
Most Dachshunds today are family companion dogs. The average Dachshund owner has probably lost sight of the fact that these lovely little dogs are actually keen hunters. The name of the dog comes from the German words ‘dachs’ meaning badger, and ‘hund’ meaning, of course, dog. The short legs of the Dachshund were developed to … Read more