Picking out a name for a male dog can often be an overwhelming task. However, a new owner of a boy puppy should never be daunted by the task at hand for it can be also a lot of fun. Whether it is a puppy or an adult dog, welcoming a new addition to the…
The excitement of having a new female puppy does not always end when you take her home. You still have to pick out your dog’s name and this is indeed one difficult task, except if you already have a definite name in mind long before you decided to bring home a female pup. In the…
Naming your dog can be difficult, especially if you are tired of names like “Boots”, “Spot”, and “Trigger”. Perhaps you should think about naming your dog something popular in another language. French dog names are especially handy when naming dogs of French origin but also for fashionable, sleek, small (petite), and graceful dogs, since French…
Germans are known for the many types of dogs they have bred, including several strands of German pointers, the Rottweiler, the German Shepherd, the Doberman Pinscher, and the Dachshund. For this reason, German dog names have become quite popular, especially for dogs originating in Germany. Even Dutch and Danish dogs have come to be named…
Few people are as proud of their heritage as the Irish, and this carries into every aspect of life, including choosing Irish dog names for pets. Regardless of breed or its origin, an Irish family will often dig into their ancestry and pull an Irish dog name out of the past. In fact, people unwittingly…
If there is a single culture in this world that is most proud of the ancestry and heritage behind it, Italians would take the cake. You’ll even find entire neighborhoods in the United States full of nothing but Italians who are clinging to their background and preserving their culture. In most cases, this will carry…
Because many people aren’t skilled at properly training dogs, pit bulls have received a bad reputation for being vicious and aggressive due to attacking people. However, the nature of a pit bull is not aggressive at all; in fact, with the proper training and care, pit bulls are the most loyal and kind dogs you…
It is important that your new puppy have a designated space in your home to call his own. Your puppy can retreat to this space when he wants to rest or is feeling upset or just wants to relax. If your puppy has his own space, it will serve two purposes – not only will…
Poodles come in many varieties, ranging mostly in size. While the idea of the French poodle has led most people to believe that the breed originated in France, the actual origin is unclear and thought to be Central Europe or Russia. Because of the acceptable haircuts for show dogs, the poodle is often pictured as…
A German dog by origin, the Rottweiler is a large, muscular dog that is typically dark brown or black with tan markings. The breed requires little maintenance and grooming but lots of training and socialization at an early age to avoid destructive behavior in the future. Because Rottweilers can be loving and extremely loyal when…