Top 10 Rare Dog Breeds in the U.S. for 2022
Have you ever thought about sharing your life with a rare breed of dog? There are 200 different breeds of dogs recognized by the American Kennel Club and each breed is unique. To determine how popular or rare a dog breed is, look at the American Kennel Club records for the number of a certain dog breed registered in the country. The fewer dogs who are registered, the rarer that breed is considered to be. The list is updated every year. The top 10 rare dog breeds in 2022 English Foxhound: A large hound developed to hunt in packs. These dogs...
Looking After Your Dog’s Joint Health
Active dogs can benefit from this unique, science-based approach. Nothing is more heart-warming than watching your healthy, mobile canine companion race around the park, or excitedly fetch his leash for an after-dinner walk. Of course, we want our canine companions to experience an active lifestyle for as long as they can, so maintaining their joint health is crucial. Timely care can save your dog from potential joint issues, including post-exercise inflammation. What is post-exercise inflammation? Inflammation is the body’s response to...
Why Feed Your Dog Vegan Treats
There are many reasons to choose vegan treats for your canine companion, including personal beliefs, allergies, or simply a desire to feed your dog something other than even more animal protein. Dogs are omnivores, after all! No matter why you choose a vegan option, you’ll find there are many accompanying benefits. This is especially true for PointPet’s targeted, specially formulated treats. CANINE ALLERGIES If your dog chews at her paws, or licks them excessively, it could well be an allergy. The most common allergies in dogs are...
Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Canine Science Symposium, Maddie’s Insights and more!
Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Customer service course for animal services now available in SpanishProviding excellent customer service at your animal shelter or rescue organization is a vital component of keeping pets and people together. The impact that customer service has on our communities is vast, and whether or not that service is great or poor, can affect your organization. “Customer Service for Animal Shelters” is now available in… Learn More The March Weekly...
“Chonky” 40lb Cat Seeks Forever Home That’ll Help Him Lose Weight
People around the world are enamored by cats of all kinds. Just like there are dog and cat people, it seems there’s a divide in the cat community too. Some cat people prefer cats who are sly, lean, cold-blooded killers who bounce around the house and cause chaos. Others, however, enjoy cats who are chunky, sun-seeking, box-loving felines who would prefer to lounge around and eat catnip all day. While most people can appreciate the cuteness that comes from a “chonky” cat, it’s reasonable to say that anything taken to an...
Tiny Dachshund Shows Mom His Massive Personality
Wilson the miniature dachshund may be tiny, but he has a massive personality and makes sure to show it! According to GeoBeats Animals, Wilson’s owner, Jules, explained that when she brought Wilson home, he was such a tiny little pup who didn’t weigh much at all. Photo: YouTube/GeoBeats Animals Despite that, he showed her right away that size doesn’t matter and that he could be big in spirit, despite being small in stature. In fact, Wilson was so loud and boistrious that he earned the nickname of Thunder Paws! Jules said,...
Heartless Criminal Throws Puppy From Moving Car While Being Chased By Police
It’s not uncommon to hear about a police car chase in Los Angeles. One that happened recently, however, took things to an entirely different level. According to a news release from the Lost Angeles Police Department, it started at noon on a Friday in South Los Angeles, and the chase continued for some two hours. During that time, the suspect was chased through Westchester and Inglewood. Photo: Flickr/Steven Miller License: CC BY 2.0 This wasn’t a simple and routine stop. One of the suspects in the vehicle was wanted for attempted...
Husky Goes Viral At The Groomers For Having The Loudest Reaction To Getting A Bath
Dogs are like humans in that they each have a personality. Some of them are quiet and meek, and others will instantly let you know what is on their mind. Sometimes, it has to do with the individual dog, but at other times, it can be traced to the breed. If you are somebody who is familiar with huskies, you realize that they have a certain trait that really makes them stand out apart from many others. Photo: YouTube/Girl With The Dogs That trait is their ability to voice their opinion. Many dogs will let you know what’s on their mind,...
Dog Years to Human Years Explained
Chances are you’ve heard the dog-years-to-human-years tall tale about dog aging: “One year in a dog’s life equals seven in human years.” Despite the continued efforts of veterinarians over decades, that fallacy persists. It’s unclear how the “1- equals-7” calculation was derived. My guess is that sometime during the past 100 years, folks observed that many dogs lived to be about 10 to 12 years of age. These were likely larger dogs living outdoors with little, if any, medical or preventive care. They...
Why Structure Is Important When Training Your Dog
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