Of the 80 recognized dog breeds in the world today, the Setter breed has long been one of the most likeable. However, of all members of the Setter family, the English Setter is one that remains the most popular and adored.

Housebreaking a dog is very important if you want to live a happy and long life with it. You will need to learn how to properly train it to go outside, and to even ask to go as well. Here you will learn the finer points of how to train a dog to ask to go outside.

Dog tags hang on your dogs collar and provide all the necessary information for calling your dog, contacting you as the owner, and alerting people to your dogs dietary restrictions. Some dog tags also include vaccination information, such as when your dog last received shots, and some municipalities

Dog bows may not be suitable for all dogs, such as rottweilers, pugs and other short-haired breeds, though they can look adorable on many long-haired toy breeds. Bow tying ranges from the simple to the ornate. Simpler bows are best to avoid a big fluffy mess on your pet's head. Bows that are too inv

Pugs make wonderful pets and great companions because they are perky but calm, lovable, affectionate and absolutely adorable. The folds on the Pug's skin need to be cleaned regularly with a cotton swab and warm water in order to prevent infection and fungus from developing. The bottom line is t

There are certain problems that pet owners commonly encounter with house training their puppies. This article will show the solutions to help overcome these difficulties.

A puppy that is a result of breeding a purebred brindle boxer with a German shepherd will develop a temperament and physical appearance that is a mixture of the two breeds. This dog will be extremely active and intelligent with a strong guarding instinct. The puppy will also require adequate leaders

Most of us (and our dogs) love summer and the chance to be outside and to travel both locally and across the country.With that, however, Louise Louis of www.ToyBreeds.com reminds dog owners that we need to be aware of potential dangers to our canine companions in unfamiliar areas...

When looking for places to hike with your dog major cities are often a surprising choice. Here is a major downtown park and a nearby hiking mecca in Kansas City, Missouri.

As dog owners, we love our dogs. They are not just a dog to us, they are family so therefore we want the best for them. In the past, we thought that it meant regular veterinarian visits and the most expensive dog foods only found at a veterinarians office. However, this has changed.

Whoever came up with the phrase, "Man's best friend" knew exactly what they were talking about. A dog is usually fully involved in every aspect of an owner's life. They can share in all of the ups and downs associated with living in the world, providing for great companionship an

You may be concerned if you have noticed that your dog has difficulty urinating or if there are solid pieces in his urine. This condition goes by many names, including bladder and kidney stones, urinary calculi and urolithiasis. Your veterinarian can make a proper diagnosis of your dog's health and

When incontinence strikes man's best friend, the outcome may be quite a frustrating ordeal. Even the best house-trained dogs may ultimately be prone to accidents in the house when affected by incontinence. Fortunately, there are some effective medications that may help incontinent dogs. Proin is one

There are 2 breeds of dogs that are responsible for the majority of fatal dog attacks in the United States. Pit Bulls were responsible for 52 deaths and Rottweilers were responsible for 12 deaths over the last 3 years (as reported by dogsbite.org).

There are a number of reasons why your dog may have become constipated and some of them could actually be fatal. Knowing the symptoms of constipation and available cures will ensure your dog's health and overall well-being for many years to come.

One of the most common things dog owners want to know is, how to stop a dog from barking!Good obedience training may help, but the best solution for excessive barking is not as easy to implement.It does work wonders, but requires a ton of patience.Interested?Read this article and you just may finall

The American Kennel Club generates a yearly list of the most popular dog breeds. The list is based on registration statistics. The popularity of a certain breed may be due to such things as seeing it in a movie, on a dog show or being owned by someone famous. Whatever the reason, a popular dog does

When building a house it all starts with the foundation. Without a solid foundation the house will not last long. Your home would sink, tilt, twist, and eventually crumble. When training your dog you must set a solid foundation for later learning otherwise all the lessons you have taught your dog wi

The Pet Gear I-GO2 traveler is a safe and fashionable pet carrier for small dogs and cats. The I-GO2 is a 5-in1 carrier that is designed for small animals up to 20 lbs and features a soft removable pad for easy cleaning, sturdy construction, two tethers for securing your pet, wheel covers and zipper

If this is your first pet you might feel a bit over whelmed as to what supplies you will need. Would you appreciate a package that had everything you would need to get started. Well, I can tell you there is such a package.