At around 1700s, the Isle of Skye and other highlands in Scotland were already producing lots of small terriers. Scottish breeds were separated into two: the Skye terriers and the Dandie Dinmont terriers.

Even though the differences between non-hypoallergenic dogs and hypoallergenic dogs may not be huge, they are enough to reduce the amount of allergy attacks that people have when they are around certain breeds of dog. For those ...

The soft coated wheaten terrier would be considered by most people to be "high maintenance". This means that a lot of care should be given to it in order to maintain its stature. This statement also means that a lot of steps sho...

We show our dogs how much we care by keeping tasty dog treats handy. It's a precious think to watch your dog relishing a treat, and it's made even better by knowing that he's enjoying something that is not only delicious, but al...

If you are looking to train your dog you might consider using the 'clicker training' method, which has recently become popular amongst dog trainers all over the country. In this method the trainer has to make use of a clicker, a...

Intro & History Dog agility training began as a sport in the UK in the 1970s, and involves successful completion of an obstacle course. It's a great way to develop a strong bond between pet and owner; it can also help build con...

Both dogs and owners can enjoy Squeaky Toys. The dogs will be enjoying the noise they get by interacting with the toys, and owners will be taking advantage of the ability to use the sound as a signal to both play with and train ...

You want a kitty cat that is going to behave and not drive you batty! So, that doesn't seems like a far fetched request. But if you expect to achieve cat training in ten minutes, then you have another thing coming. Cat trainin...

The Crazy Pet Bumble Ball is a great interactive toy that moves around while your clever dog chases it. This brightly colored toy will provide hours of healthy, problem-solving fun for your dog.

When looking for a hypoallergenic dog, you will have to decide on a breed of dog and also how the dog will fit into your lifestyle. Many hypoallergenic dogs are small or medium breed dogs. This means that they are small sized or...

Dogs are generally susceptible to yeast infection inside their ears and in between their paws. This infection spreads rapidly to all other areas where a dog licks after licking the affected part. So, if there is indeed a yeast i...

Some dog breeds are more susceptible to allergies than others. This may be because of small nasal passages, allergic reactions to flea bites, irritable stomachs that make digesting food difficult, or they may be allergic to thei...

Hypoallergenic dog breeds have special needs because they are usually smaller in size and have temperaments that may be difficult to handle sometimes. When you first bring your new dog home, you should allow it to roam around to...

The Cairn is assumed as one of the subcategories of Scotland's terriers along with the Westies (West Highland White) and the Scottish, The Westies and the Cairns are highly related. For one, Westies are hybrids of white dogs cro...

Are you fed up with coming home from a hard day at work just to find your favorite slippers have been torn to shreds by dog chewing? Thank goodness you found us because you are in the right place now.

If you are thinking of getting a Cairn terrier pet dog, then you need to know some information about it first. Why? Well, knowing the right information about anything will help you in the long run. This is especially true when w...

This article discusses hermit crab behavior and the importance of knowing what to look for to stop aggressive behavior. Knowing the difference between aggressive behavior and non aggressive behavior can help put you at ease as w...

As anyone who has ever owned a puppy already knows, dogs love to chew on things. Even with age, the urge to chew will not disappear.

This article discusses the important parts of maintaining a healthy hermit crab habitat. The proper type of container, substrate, temperature and humidity are vital to the survival of a healthy and happy hermit crab.

Aside from being a crime, animal cruelty is very much of a reality today. Every year, the number of animals being maltreated are increasing. Whether they are household pets like cats and dogs, or wild animals like bears and el...