It’s a mystery why greyhounds seem to foster so many misconceptions, but new ones seem to emerge with the frequency of urban myths. Some time ago, a letter to the editor appeared in our local newspaper with an attack on the character of greyhounds and on the training and practice of dog racing caused by […]

Dapple Dachshund puppies are very easy to point out due to their unique patterns. They are adorable little ones and their beautiful designs make them very popular with today’s homes. Dapple Dachshund puppies even have their own unique traits and characteristics that set them apart from their other dachshund friends. The Dapple Dachshund is one […]

Birds make great pets – well, they won’t be such a loyal dog, but at least they require less maintenance. Like any other pet, it is important that you know what type of bird you want. This must be in correlation with your personality. Like any other animal, birds have personality. Some birds are more […]

The Puggle is a fairly new breed on the scene and is not actually a purebred dog, but rather a hybrid of a beagle and a pug. The Puggle started the crossbreed “designer dog” revolution. Puggles were first bred in the 1980s in the state of Wisconsin by Wallace Havens, a dog breeder. He was […]

I remember buying a new bed for my puppy many years ago. But sadly, I also remember having to go buy another dog bed only a few months later because the first bed was no longer suitable for my dog. I was immature in my buying and did not consider the key factors that I […]

Dogs are a very important part of most modern families. They can be considered children in various households. There are even day spas for dogs now. There is no question that having a dog is the standard. However, many people do not realize that their homeowners insurance policies can be affected by having a dog. […]

What are the ‘faders’? I can hear you all asking, so now I will try to describe it to you from my own experience. As the name implies, a bunny that is a ‘Fader’ literally just fades away until it has no power left and dies. We, along with many other breeders, have tried numerous […]

As a vegan, I welcome a herbivorous pet of any kind into my home. While I have trouble with the natural order of the circle of life, I find myself unable to feed from one animal to another, which is why all my little companions are happy little herbivores like me. This article is intended […]

Houston, the fourth largest city in the United States, has numerous apartments for anyone looking to rent. One question that a lot of people ask, especially in this type of economy that we are in, is how can an apartment be approved without necessarily showing proof of income. For many complexes in the sprawling city, […]

There really is no secret to dog training. Let me repeat and complete that comment. There really is no secret to dog training once you read it. Like the more than 216,000 readers of this show, I have had dogs with bad habits. At the time, I didn’t relate the problem to me being the […]