Family dogs are dogs that make excellent companion dogs. Variants for beginners and first-time owners usually share many of the following features: Easily trainable: The easier the dog is to train, the more beginner mistakes are forgiven. Some four-legged friends,…
A DNA test is the most reliable way to find out the breed of dogs. Purebred four-legged friends can sometimes also be identified by their appearance. Apps and a search in the Wikipedia image gallery help with this. This rarely…
When puppies bark at other dogs, it can be an indication of joy, excess energy or even fear. Depending on the initial situation, barking can also be due to territorial behavior and stress or even serve as self-protection. First the…
When dogs wander restlessly through the apartment at night, fear, excess energy or longing are usually responsible. However, under certain circumstances it can also indicate pain or even illnesses such as arthritis and dementia. In young dogs under 12 months,…
German Shepherds come in a variety of colors. The following 23 German Shepherd breeds also have black fur: #1 Australian Kelpie #2 Beauceron #3 Bergamasco Shepherd Dog #4 Bouvier des Flandres #5 Chodsky Pes #6 German top #7 English Shepherd…
Too many or the wrong treats are common causes of obesity in dogs. The following 15 treats, on the other hand, are also suitable for the diet. According to American studies, 54% of all dogs are now overweight. [1] In…
If dogs react aggressively when visited, it is usually due to a lack of socialization or strong territorial behavior. In individual cases it can also indicate unintentional training errors, existing pain or even illnesses. In principle, aggression can manifest itself…
Some, but not all, dogs are ticklish. In most cases it manifests itself as an involuntary twitching of the legs. However, there is no laughter or outcry. Touch activates nerves under the skin that are connected to the spinal cord.…
The rescue dog breeds include those four-legged friends that are particularly frequently used for these purposes. But that doesn't automatically make them a rescue dog. To do this, dogs have to pass the so-called “rescue dog test”. Dogs are usually…
If dogs tire easily, it could indicate breathing or heart problems. Anemia, asthma, viral infections, a hormonal disorder, breed-specific problems or even heart problems may also be responsible. All of these diseases have two things in common. They lead to…