Breeds

Dog Breeds Prone to Obesity and How to Reduce Your Pets Calorie Intake

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According to a study published in the Journal of Small Animal Practice in conjunction with the Royal Veterinary College, the eight dog breeds which have higher odds of being overweight or obese are: Pugs Beagles Golden Retrievers English Springer Spaniels Border Terriers Labrador Retrievers Cavalier King Charles Spaniels Cocker Spaniels It’s worth noting that there are a number of other factors …

How to Look After Pit Bulls

Pit bulls are medium-sized, short-haired dogs with a distinct broad snout and muscular build. Pit bull terriers were often characterised as aggressive, originally bred for fighting. Finding examples of pit bulls acting aggressively is as simple as searching for it. Despite this, pit bulls are just like any other dog, and can be perfectly well-behaved and sociable if they are …

How To Look After Yorkshire Terriers

Small, yappy dogs can be a nuisance to some, but they are just perfect to others. Yorkshire Terriers, often affectionally dubbed ‘Yorkies’, are small dogs, often only 8-9 inches tall at the shoulder and weighing 4-6 pounds. Yorkshire Terriers, despite their diminutive size, are known for their feisty nature. This yappy little dog is full of personality and will be …

How to Look After Retrievers

Retrievers are a very common and incredibly popular breed. On top of being energetic and playful, they are also usually extremely friendly and perfect to have as a family pet, especially if you have children. They can be great companions to anyone seeking a new furry friend. Retrievers were originally from Scotland and were bred to help hunters retrieve birds …