Modern dachshund is too low to the ground
The Kennel Club has decided to change the breed standard for the dachshund. They decided that over the years breeders have gone for a more… Read More »Modern dachshund is too low to the ground
dog anatomy
Beautiful puppy with spectacle eyes
Cute puppy with spectacle eyes: I have no idea of the breed, if indeed this individual is purebred although it looks like it. No more… Read More »Beautiful puppy with spectacle eyes
Short-nosed dogs make better eye contact than long-nosed dogs
Short-nose dogs make better eye contact than long-nose dogs, research has found. The eyes are more on the side of the head for long-nose dogs… Read More »Short-nosed dogs make better eye contact than long-nosed dogs
Dogs desperate for haircuts after the long coronavirus lockdown
This is Poppy a goldendoodle before and after her haircut. Quite a transformation I think you will agree. In fact she looks like a different… Read More »Dogs desperate for haircuts after the long coronavirus lockdown
Whopping dog being groomed
This dog is enormous. Unreal. But he is real. This is the video in a tweet. The trouble is that these embedded Twitter videos are… Read More »Whopping dog being groomed
Chinese will identify individual dogs by their noseprint
The nose leather (the tip of the nose) of a dog contains a unique “noseprint” like a human’s fingerprint which does no alter over time.… Read More »Chinese will identify individual dogs by their noseprint
Origin of the word “houndstooth” and it’s back in fashion
It’s hot off the press, fashion’s new favourite print is the houndstooth pattern which is named after the teeth of a dog and is also… Read More »Origin of the word “houndstooth” and it’s back in fashion
Dogs have infrared detectors in their noses
Surprisingly, it has been discovered that dogs’ noses contain infrared detectors. Infrared detectors can pick up thermal radiation and in doing so dogs are able… Read More »Dogs have infrared detectors in their noses
22 facts on puppy development
Here are 22 facts about the rate at which puppies develop: Puppies are born blind and deaf Puppies vary in size and weight depending upon… Read More »22 facts on puppy development
Are border collies the most gifted dogs?
Scientists are currently searching for the world’s most intelligent dog to try and understand why they are born with these gifts. They put a call… Read More »Are border collies the most gifted dogs?
Is a dog’s hearing better than a human’s
Yes, a dog’s hearing is better than a human’s at the higher frequencies. At sounds of low pitch or frequency a dog’s ears have about… Read More »Is a dog’s hearing better than a human’s
Are a dog’s eyes the same as a human’s?
No, dogs’ eyes are not the same as human eyes but they are very similar to cats’ eyes. Inherently, domestic dogs are more active at… Read More »Are a dog’s eyes the same as a human’s?
Dogs struggle to recognise their owner’s faces
The dog has evolved in such a way that it’s auditory and olfactory senses are better than its eyesight and the brain’s ability to interpret… Read More »Dogs struggle to recognise their owner’s faces