Sadly, it’s all too common to chance upon dogs tethered outside the house. It does make you wonder why people even get pets in the first place if they’re only going to leave them tied outside the whole time, come rain, snow or sunshine! But leaving aside the “humaneness” factor, is it really cruel to […]
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If you closely follow breeding standards or frequently enroll your dog in competitions, the chances are that you know of, or have heard of, the CKC and AKC, at least in passing. Though both organizations are highly similar in their functions, structure and even their abbreviations, to an extent! However, major differences between the two
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German Shepherds, or GSDs as they are popularly referred to, are one of the most popular breeds across the planet. And that is not an accident. Courage, work ethic and athleticism. Thick coats, amazing expressions and those ears! Everything about them makes people love (or fear) them. If large dogs are your thing, a German
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It may seem like a weird, out-of-the-blue question but have you wondered whether your little furkid has lips? You can’t be blamed if you didn’t—it’s hard to get past those fuzzy wet tongues that spill unconditional love and the ever-ready-for-tug-of-war teeth! But now that the question’s been raised, do you think dogs have lips? Read
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We are often asked to choose between dogs and cats. Some pick man’s best friend, the others show unfaltering love for the felines. But how do you feel about bears? And have you ever wondered if dogs are just smaller (or bigger, depending on the breed) bears? Truth is, both cats and dogs, among other
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It is common knowledge that a dog, Maltese or otherwise, licking you is a sign of love. And if they are licking themselves, the accepted theory is that they are grooming themselves. Maltese dog parents have often complained (or maybe just wondered out loud) about their babies’ licking turning just a little obsessive. Now, there
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If you’ve been looking for a little ball of fur to brighten your day (and life!), there are chances that you’ve been looking for a purebred dog. Sure, retrievers, labs, German Shepherds and poodles have their allure, but wait till you meet the adorable Malchi! A mix between a Maltese and a Chihuahua, these little
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Toy dogs, companion dogs, lap dogs or sleeve dogs. Whatever you choose to call them, you must agree that Maltese dogs, with their silky white hair, are some of the cutest canines in the whole world. Mix breeds are often dogs from different breeds (without human intervention) whose ancestry is either not known or is
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Do they bark a lot? I mean, is the Pope even Catholic? But on a serious note, it’s true that this is an oft-asked question about the second most popular dog breed in the world in conversations and pet forums. To be honest, all bark and no bite is something you can try saying about
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A breed that’s known by many names, from the dramatic “Ye Ancient Dogge of Malta” to the flirtatious “The Comforter” to just “Maltese Terrier, the Maltese, as it is known today, is a gentle, friendly and fearless breed. Nowhere close to being as haughty in disposition as in their looks, these dogs are energetic dogs
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