When bringing home a new puppy it is always a good idea to introduce him to your vet. It is good to have him meet your vet before an actual vet visit, as this will help your puppy be less afraid when you do bring him in. Your puppy should feel comfortable at your vet’s…
Week 1-3 From the time your puppy is born until about the third week, there is not much socializing that can be done with your pet. At this period in its life it has barely opened its eyes and can’t regulate its body temperature. In this stage, all they can do is cry when separated…
Your puppy should learn to play with humans just as much as he should with other dogs. By playing games with your dog, it helps them to bond with humans and see them as a source of enjoyment. This will ensure your dog will be loving and faithful to you in the years to come. …
Several breeds of terrier were first bred in Ireland and Scotland by the Celts many decades and centuries ago. Among the most well known of such origins is the Scottish terrier, though other breeds such as the Shetland sheepdog, West Highland Terrier, Cairn Terrier, Golden Retriever, Scottish Deerhound, and even the Collie all originate from…
While the Russian language may appear extremely foreign due to the use of different characters than many common languages, Russian names tend to roll off the tongue and be quite lyrical and pretty. In fact, many of these names have been adopted into Western society as though they originated in English. For example, Natasha and…
The Japanese take their culture very seriously, and they have even taken the breeding of native Japanese dogs with a very serious attitude. For this reason, it is imperative to the culture to have Japanese dog names for the canine members of their families. While there are not a lot of well known breeds that…
If you own a dog originating from Chinese breeding, you might want to consider names that fit the culture. Choosing Chinese dog names for your Chinese dog is no less realistic than choosing a Scottish or Celtic name for a collie or a Scottish terrier. Of course, you have to first identify what dog breeds…
The Hawaiian language and culture are closely related to other Polynesian areas, and with these aspects of the culture brought to the Hawaiian islands over 1000 years ago also came the first dogs to the area. Of course, in Polynesian areas, there was little need to name most dogs, since some were for companionship while…