Depending on the breed, dogs are said to smell between 10,000 and 100,000 times better than humans. They have up to 60 times more olfactory receptors and can smell up to 20 kilometers away in good conditions. The nose is…
Spiciness is not a taste, but is triggered by a heat and pain stimulus. Dogs can therefore sense spicy food just like people can. In addition, dogs have the same five taste buds like people (sweet, sour, salty, bitter and…
If dogs make noises like choking, it may indicate asthma, bronchitis, or an allergic reaction. Under certain circumstances it can also be a collapsed trachea, kennel cough, poisoning or blocked airways. If your dog has acute shortness of breath and…
Some dogs are bursting with energy, while others sleep most of the day. Below you will learn about the 50 laziest dog breeds in the world. By “lazy” here we mean dogs that: Require comparatively little exercise, Above average sleep,…
Lap dogs are a group of small and particularly delicate dogs. Here you will find a list of all recognized lap dog breeds: #1 Affenpinscher#2 American Toy Terrier#3 Australian Silky Terrier#4 Bichon Frize#5 Bolognese#6 Bolonka Tswetna#7 Boston Terriers#8 Cairn Terriers#9…
Dogs' thyroid levels are made up of 5 hormones and can fluctuate depending on age, breed and gender. The measurement method, temperature, health as well as the time of day and year can also influence thyroid hormones. This also explains…
Many breeds are deliberately crossed with the German Shepherd. Here you will find a list of the 15 most common German Shepherd mixes worldwide: #1 German Shepherd Golden Retriever Mix #2 German Shepherd Doberman Mix #3 German Shepherd Husky Mix…
Podenco is the term for a group of Spanish hunting dogs that have strong similarities to greyhounds. In total there are 9 known Podenco species. Sometimes there is also talk of a “Podengo”. This is the spelling that is primarily…
When dogs scratch their faces or muzzles, it can indicate food allergies, skin problems, or infections. In individual cases, hormonal disorders, parasites or even injuries are also responsible. Constant scratching can lead to injuries, inflammation or even spotty hair loss.…
When dogs vomit worms, it is usually due to an infestation of roundworms. Under certain circumstances, deworming can also result in the long parasites being let out when nausea occurs. This is the most common type of worm in dogs.…