The Bloodhound is a patient, kind dog that loves family and children. As a reminder, never leave a young child alone with any dog or puppy for any length of time. The Bloodhound needs exercise but can do well in an apartment if she is given plenty of opportunity for walks. She will do even [...]

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Your pet is an important member of your family. Keeping him or her healthy will give them a longer life, and you and your family more time to enjoy their loyal companionship. Pets have health care needs that are in many [...]

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The Basset Hound makes a great pet for an apartment as long as she can get plenty of walks. She needs the exercise and likes to follow scent trails. A better situation for her is access to a properly fenced in yard with plenty of room, or better yet a farm. She is great with [...]

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Lassie, the popular series on television has made the Collie a recognizable breed to many. The Collie is noted for it’s intelligence and deep affection for the family.

Appearance – The Collie descended from dogs used for herding and this trait is still strong in them. Their guarding skills make them excellent family dogs. Some dogs [...]

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The Shiba Inu is a fearless and bold dog. Originally from Japan, this smaller dog keeps herself clean, almost like a cat. She may not be trustable with other pets and dogs. She does well with older children, especially if socialized when young. She needs plenty of exercise but can live in an apartment with [...]

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The Newfoundland is a large, hairy dog with a great temperament. They are calm and do not require a great deal of exercise so they may even be kept in an apartment. Of course, a properly fenced in yard for exercise is preferable. The Newfoundland was bred for cold temperatures and icy water so hot [...]

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The Curly-Coated Retriever is not an apartment dog. She needs at the minimum, a properly fenced in enclosure to romp and burn off her energy. Ideally, she should have access to recreational water occasionally because she lives to swim and fetch. She is generally good with older children. She makes a good watch dog and [...]

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Not too sure which type of dog to buy? This is part 2 of 3 articles that addresses the different needs and characteristics of some of the popular dogs. Look out for my other 2 articles ‘Dog Breed Characteristics – small dogs’ and ‘Dog Breed Characteristics – large dogs’.
Bulldog
This is a commonly misunderstood dog. Although [...]

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The Dachshund is good with older children as long as she has been socialized with them. She may not do well with cats and other pets as she was originally bred to hunt. She likes to be indoors and does not like harsh climates. She needs to be exercised regularly to avoid gaining weight as [...]

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The Old English Sheepdog is a lovable, even tempered dog. She is more meant for the country as opposed to an apartment. She has plenty of fur to distribute when shedding plus she takes a ton of time for grooming. As a puppy she takes up to two years to mature. She generally gets along [...]

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