Some breeds are really energetic and seem to only need a few hours of sleep before they are recharged. Sadly, Pugs are not part of this group of dogs. This breed is naturally known to be the lazy couch potato. A great deal of the Pug’s “lazy” character could be due to his short...
Puppy mills are cruel, immoral, and unethical in every sense. It’s why California became the first state in America toban the sale of puppy mill dogsin pet stores. Unfortunately, I can’t say the same for my home country of Australia, as puppy farms without caps are stilllegal in all...
One of the consequences was the rise of brachycephalic breeds, such as Pugs and Shih Tzus. The previous study we cited also found shorter lifespans in these pups versus non-brachycephalic breeds. These dogs represent an exception to the rule about small canines living longer. It’s worth ...
According to Dr. Dana Connell of theUniversity of Illinois Veterinary Teaching Hospital, owners are often less likely to discover the masses that develop on the underside of their pets for obvious reasons. These lumps on dogs are often found in areas where they are always petted. “Lumps can ...
Brachycephalic dog breeds like pugs, Boston terriers, and boxers, in particular, are already susceptible to breathing problems as they are because they have shortened snouts. What more if they stay under a comforter or a blanket they probably can’t even lift on their own?
Specifically, the study found that dogs with longer muzzles, like greyhounds and poodles, actually tilt their head more frequently than dogs with short muzzles, such as pugs and bulldogs. In an online survey conducted as part of Coren’s research, 52% of dog owners reported that their brach...
making that snoring sound as they rest all the more likely. This doesn’t mean that if you don’t have a brachycephalic dog you are out of the snoring woods, as all dogs can snore but with these short snout breeds, some level of snuffling and snoring is inevitable. However, it is es...
Why Do Older Dogs Get Warts? Whether the warts are due to the canine papilloma virus or are caused by squamous cell carcinoma, they tend to develop in dogs with a suppressed immune system. Dogs who are sick, havechronic allergies, are on medications for chronic illnesses, or are older al...
These pups are among the most expensive dogs you can buy, with puppies sitting in aprice range of between $1,500 and $3,500. When getting any dog, you also need to consider that the puppy price is just the initial expense. There are lots of additional costs that come with pet ownersh...
They aren’t dogs to be left alone all day though, so if your work requires you to be away from home for long hours, or even days, you might want to consider a different breed instead. Basset Hounds,Chihuahuas, andPugsare better options. With a Frenchie, you want to be home as muc...