Coton De Tulear, (KO-Tone Dih TOO-Lay-ARE), is a small dog breed named for the city of Tuléar in Madagascar. They are thought to have originated from a group of small white dogs that swam across the Malagasy channel following a shipwreck. They are considered the ‘Royal Dog of Madagascar.’ Their average height is 9-11 inches, …
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Italian Greyhound
About The Italian Greyhound is a small toy breed of sighthound origin. The breed was very popular among Italian nobility and taken to the United Kingdom during the first half of the century. They were bred for hunting small game. These doggos are the smallest of the sighthounds; with average weight between 7-14 pounds and …
Chinese Crested
About The Chinese Crested are a toy breed believed to be evolved from hairless dogs of Africa; with China breeding them into their miniature size. They were originally bred to be used as ratters on ships, and given the nickname, ‘chinese ship dog’. They are a small breed; with average weight of 8-13 pounds and …
Bolognese
About The bolognese (bolon-ne-ze) is a toy dog breed originating from the Italian city, Bologna; where it gets its namesake (bolos is considered their beloved nickname). It was prized during its early existence, gifted to nobility and seen as status symbols. They are a member of the Bichon family, seen with their white coats, small …
Bichon Frise
About The bichon frise (bee-SHON free-ZAY) is a small non-sporting dog breed, or ‘Bichon’ as they are affectionately nicknamed. The name was obtained from the French “bichon à poil frisé”, which translates to ‘curly haired small dog.’ Even though they are widely known as originating from the French, the dogs are actually Spanish as they …
Cairn Terrier
About The cairn terrier (kehrn teh-ree-uhr) is a terrier breed that originated from the Scottish Highlands.. They are recognized as one of Scotland’s earliest working dogs. Their name was given because their essential job functions were to hunt and chase quarry ‘between the cairns’ in the Scottish Highlands. Cairns have a harsh weather-resistant outer coat. …
How to Trim a Dog’s Nails: A Step-by-Step Guide
Keeping your dog’s nails trimmed is an essential part of their overall health. Long nails can cause discomfort, pain, and even lead to infections. Learning how to trim your dog’s nails safely and effectively can save you money and trips to the vet. Why Regular Nail Trimming is Important Trimming your dog’s nails is an …
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How to Clean a Dog’s Ears: A Step-by-Step Approach
Healthy ears are pink and odorless. Ear cleanings are essential in order to care for your pupper adequately. This helps maintain their ear health and helps to prolong their hearing. Why Regular Ear Cleanings are Important Keeping your dog’s ears clean is crucial to their overall health and wellbeing. It helps prevent infections, ear mites, …
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Ultimate Guide to Hypoallergenic Dogs
Are you considering owning a hypoallergenic dog? But just don’t know exactly where to start? First, let’s try and understand some basics and hopefully this will help you along your journey. What Does Hypoallergenic Mean? Essentially hypoallergenic means ‘void of allergens.’ “Hypo” means less than normal, which implies that an allergic reaction is less likely …
Affenpinscher
About Affenpinscher (aaf-ihn-PIHN-sher) (nickname: affen) is a terrier-like toy pinscher dog breed that is German in origin, and dates back to the 17th century. The name “affenpinscher” is derived from the German ‘Affe’ (ape, monkey) due to its monkey-like expression. When translated to English, the name means “monkey terrier”. They were initially bred for small …