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 which results in greater difficulty in focusing on what is in front of them and … Continue reading →
Dachshunds are particularly popular at the moment, during coronavirus lockdowns. But they’ve always been popular. The second reason is layered over the first. The short legs of the Dachshund have been created through selective breeding with tunnelling duties in mind. … Continue reading →
A little dog rescued from a hoarding situation is rehabilitated over a three-month period as she shakes in nervousness almost all the time and hides at the first opportunity. Eventually she blossoms and lies on the couch next to her … Continue reading →
Don’t judge a shelter dog by its cover. It is said that this unpopular shelter dog saved the life of the man who adopted her. Sadie, a six year old German shepherd had been ‘left on the shelf’ at the … Continue reading →
A recent study from Washington State University concluded that three factors influenced the success of the domestication of the dog. These are: The relationship between domestic dogs and women was beneficial to the dog-human relationship as it encouraged humans to … Continue reading →
This is an incredibly touching dog story and it immediately reminded me of the ultimate version of this sort of dog loyalty: the Japanese Akita dog Hachiko, who was born in Odate, Japan in 1923. His owner, Ueno Hidesaburo died … Continue reading →
Some useful information mainly presented in videos on how to stop your dog barking at people passing the house which is certain to antagonise the neighbours at least
Continue reading →Miranda Hart, 48, had an incredibly close relationship with her dog Peggy. For international visitors i.e. those who do not live in the UK, Miranda Hart is an English writer, comedian and actress. She has her own Wikipedia page which … Continue reading →
There’s been a tripling over 20 years in the number of adults admitted to hospital for dog bites. The cost to the NHS is £70 million annually according to a study. What are the reasons? It is proposed that these … Continue reading →
Gareth Jones, 69, a married father of three and a former head of HR at the BBC under Greg Dyke, has been presumed to be drowned in his efforts to save his dog, a cockapoo named Connie, who is also … Continue reading →
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 known as shepherd’s check. It is a two-tone textile pattern of Scottish origin which even … Continue reading →
This is an artificial intelligence (AI) dog collar which picks up the sound of your dog’s voice and in conjunction with your smart phone translates it into one of five emotional states: happy, anxious, angry, sad or relaxed. You’ll be … Continue reading →
ANALYSIS AND COMMENT: this is a story from the North of England which highlights the service that companion animals such as cats and dogs provide to people. It is useful to remind ourselves of it. There’s an excellent charity in … Continue reading →
A study conducted in China in 2016 looked at the risk of dog bites and cat scratches in two cities; one a medium-sized city, Shantou, and the other a large conurbation, Shenzhen. The general conclusion that I have to draw … Continue reading →
The connection stated in the title doesn’t apply to cat owners surprisingly. But the study which took place in Sweden tells us that if a pet dog has type II diabetes then it is more likely that the dog’s owner … Continue reading →
Companion dogs naturally defend their owners against hostile aggression because they are protecting one of their own and the alpha dog of the pack who is their owner. Most dogs have a very strong instinct to protect those that they … Continue reading →
People enquire whether Ibuprofen can poison dogs. It doesn’t take long to research that it does indeed poison dogs. In fact, it is a drug which is regarded as highly toxic to dogs. Judging by the story in The Times … Continue reading →
NEWS AND VIEWS: This is a cross post because I think the issue needs to be flagged up as strongly as possible. Some very high-profile and well-known cat and dog skin parasite treatments such as Frontline and Advantage contain strong … Continue reading →
NEWS AND VIEWS: A woman, Amber Skylar, who served in the US military, having enlisted in the mid ’80s, developed PTSD because of sexual harassment and assaults throughout her military career. She said that she knew that she was a … Continue reading →
Green-Wood Cemetery is a 478-acre cemetery in the western portion of Brooklyn, New York City near the corner of Sycamore and Greenbough Avenues. Although it is the final resting place for many famous departed New York residents, this Halloween a … Continue reading →
