To calm hyperactive or anxious puppies, chew toys, distraction, and certain nutritional supplements can help. It also helps to use feedback methods, avoid acoustic triggers and create a familiar environment. The hormone dopamine is primarily responsible for hyperactivity. This happiness…
Running helps maintain weight and build endurance. It also stimulates mental health and gives your dog and jogging partner the opportunity to let off steam. Certain dog breeds are better suited for jogging than others. The dog's health should come…
Whether a dog is vaccinated or not is the responsibility of the dog owner. There is no compulsory vaccination in Germany. To protect the dog, other animals and those around them, most veterinarians recommend vaccination and regular revaccinations. But there…
The following dogs still look like puppies even when fully grown: #1 Toy Poodle #2 Maltese #3 Jack Russel Terriers #4 Italian Greyhound #5 French Bulldog #6 Coton de Tulear #7 Alaskan Klee Klai #8 Chihuahuas #9 Pomeranian #10 American…
Shepherd dogs are available with a wide variety of coat types. The following 36 breeds are naturally long-haired: #1 Australian Shepherd #2 Basque Shepherd Dog #3 Bearded Collie #4 Bergamasco Shepherd Dog #5 Berger de Picardy #6 Berger des Pyrénées…
Puppies without vaccinations should not be allowed out. Private and fenced properties are suitable after the first vaccination. Only after the third vaccination in the 16th week of life is the four-legged friend's immune system ready for the public. In…
Compared to other coat colors, medium-sized black dogs are statistically less popular. It is not for nothing that people talk about the “black dog syndrome”. Because purely statistically, black dogs are adopted significantly less often. The exact cause of this…
Dog breeds are basically divided into working dogs and family dogs. But there are also four-legged friends that are suitable for both purposes. Working dogs are specifically bred for work. Family dogs, on the other hand, are used for entertainment.…
Pit bulls and bulldogs come from the same breed and look very similar at first glance. However, upon closer inspection, the dogs have numerous differences: #1 Bulldogs are primarily service dogs #2 Pit bulls are predominantly fighting dogs #3 Bulldogs…
Soft treats should be used especially for puppies, older dogs and four-legged friends with toothache. Treats that are too hard can lead to injuries, especially when changing teeth. In general, however, treats should never make up more than 10% of…