The poodle is a popular dog breed which is also commonly used as a symbol of elegance and luxury. Well-kept and cared for poodles are a favorite pet among the wealthy lot. Poodles also make excellent show dogs and their air of elegance usually gets them top honors in dog shows.
Breed Origin
Origins of the breed date back to as early as the 13th Century. Although the exact country of origin for the poodle is not kn...
As society becomes more and more humane to animal companions, the market is steadily becoming more and more flooded with dog food product. All claim to be "the best", "the most nutritious" or "perfect for any all breeds" or "perfect for all ages" and the like. But before we pet owners become convinced of manufacturers’ brilliant marketing plans, first consider the follo...
Training your dog is not easy. Sometimes it can be really frustrating. Especially when a so-called "tried-and-tested" way of training a dog is proving to be not so effective after all.
Before you start with your training, first…
Clear your head of any notions and any "correct" ways of training you might have heard before so as not to have any expectations or frustrations later on.
Bond wi...
Optimum Diet basically means a diet that meets "all of the nutritional components which are necessary for all organs and systems of a healthy body to perform in harmonious unison" (Mary L. Wulff-Tilford author of "All You Ever Wanted To Know About Herbs and For Pets").
More often than not, we choose pet-foods that appeal to u, pet owners, rather than what our pets really need. Pet owners are eas...
These days, buying food for our animal companions is about as costly and as thought-provoking as buying food for another human being. The annual figure for pet-food spending exceeds US$ 11 Billion as reported by the Pet Food Institute.
But what really goes into the food that our animal companions feed on? The answer to that should be plastered on the face of your pet-food brand of choice.
What pet-food manufacturer...
Choosing the perfect leash for your dog can take some work. Although for some people, using any dog leash they can find would be good enough, there are various dog leash choices out there that are actually designed for different types of dogs. Dog breeds of different kinds would require different types of dog leashes not only to make them comfortable but also to be more convenient for the dog owner.
The Right Leng...
The market is flooded with supplements that promise to improve our over-all health and well being, help us look younger, age slower, live longer, and keep us fit and well. And this not only for us humans, but for are canine companions as well.
Dog supplements are exploding in the market, making pretty much the same claim as human supplements do. So before you jump into the Pro dog supplement band wagon, there are ...
What most people think with the idea of traveling with their pet is that it is easy. Yet again, such blitheness is only in the front of a difficult scenario for a person who does not have any idea about the responsibility that they will face when bringing their little darling animal with them. Keep in mind the following details so to make your traveling with your pet smooth sailing.
Scheduling
One must book their ...
Dogs, like humans, also have weight issues. Like us, they are either overweight or underweight. Cute and fat little puppies are adorable but, when your dog is way past babyhood and is still really chubby, it could be a serious ailment, like heart problems. Likewise, if your dog is way too slim, it could also be a sign of a serious illness such as diabetes.
Factors that determine your dog’s weight
There are m...
In the quest for providing our dogs with the best nutrition available, pet owners and dog food manufacturers are venturing into the supposedly healthy but otherwise confusing world of organic pet foods.
What does "organic" mean?
The term "organic" is both complex and confusing. Even authorities are baffled about how to define organic and what are the acceptable standards for "organic"...
