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Friendly, fearless and obedient, this alert dog makes a loyal and protective family pet. He is easily trained and has a fine record as an obedience dog.more
Betty Horner, a grandmother of seven in Middleburg, Va., has been bringing pets on family road trips since before some of her kids could walk. "It used to be that the dogs could only come if we were camping out or going to the beach house," ... more »
Did you know that pet owners in Japan are suddenly clamoring for vehicles that accommodate their canine companions? They want vehicles that make animal transportation safer and more convenient -- or at least that's what the people at Honda believe. ... more »
Double your pleasure... or double trouble? Multi-dog households seem to be on the rise. While it was once common to see a few farm dogs sharing a home, multiple dogs is now also an urban affair.Sharing a home with a few dogs has been my pleasure for many ... more »
Breeders know best when it comes to placing their puppies. Susan Buttivant is a breeder in the picturesque town of Dundas, Ont. Chapparal Kennels raises Bergers des Pyrenees and Petits Basset Griffons Vendeen. The former are sheep-herding dogs, the latter ... more »
When will you be ready to welcome a new pet into your life? My clients, heartbroken after losing a beloved family member, often seek my advice about when the 'right' time will be to welcome a new pet into their lives. I offer guidance and support but have ... more »
Seven ways to reduce the blow My husband and I work full-time. We have always wanted a dog. If we got one, the dog would be alone during the day from 8 a.m. to 4 or 5 p.m. Our neighbours ? who also work full-time ? have a dog, but the poor thi ... more »
The popularity of small, portable dogs has created some interesting situations. Sadly, too many Toy dogs are treated as something other than sentient beings thanks to celebrities like Paris Hilton and Britney Spears carrying them everywhere as if they did ... more »
When it comes to gift giving, pets should not be an optionIt was supposed to be a Norman Rockwell painting come to life. The puppy was so adorable. Sure, his coat was a bit soiled looking, and the cage hadn't been cleaned in a day or two (at least). But t ... more »
Defective genes are present in every population. For the most part, they remain hidden, waiting to surface when the right mating (combination of genes) allows their expression. It's not easy to determine if a dog carries an undesirable gene. Genetic testi ... more »
Animal shelters often try to adopt out "bonded pairs," dogs that have been living together or have a strong connection. But the Humane Society of Silicon Valley (HSSV) in California didn't quite know how to handle an unusual twosome that ended u ... more »