Who wouldn’t want to wake up to a furry little guy running around the house with his tail wagging in excitement? If you don’t already have a furry friend that’s driving you crazy, here are some good reasons why you should get a dog. 1. Companionship Life can be very lonely if you are your…
English bulldogs make great family pets. These loyal and affectionate dogs attract families around the world with their short, muscular bodies and multitude of wrinkles. They are the most adorable puppies and the most beautiful dogs when fully grown. The one thing many dog owners don’t realize is that while English bulldogs make amazing family…
The Jack Russell Terrier breed has a thick, double coat that requires regular grooming. Also known as the Parson Russell Terrier, the dogs can have rough, smooth, or broken coats. The rough-coated or long-haired Jack Russell terrier has longer tresses than the smooth-coated terrier and has excess hair on the head, legs, body, and face….
Description: The Spinone Italiano is also known as the Italian Griffon, this is a robust dog, which is large with a long head. When viewed from the side, the muzzle is square and the same length as the back of the skull. The nose has large, wide nostrils, and is fleshy in color in the…
Over a year ago, I got out of bed, went to the kitchen for my morning cup of coffee, and then went out on the back porch to see if I had any visitors. I have foxes, opossums, cats, and raccoons (who are politically correct and wear masks when they come). I put food for…
Once you’ve brought your German Shepherd home, it’s time to start training. Although herders have a reputation for being unstable, the fact is, with the help of an experienced obedience instructor, your dog can be extremely well-trained. The first thing you need to understand is that dogs need to be trained from birth; they cannot…
The Corgi breed is definitely a small dog with a big personality. They were originally bred to be herding dogs. They are very strong for their size, but also very fast and agile. They love to play for hours. In fact, prospective owners need to realize that corgis require their attention. They need to interact…
It snowed last night for the first time this year in my area of southern Ontario and it got me thinking about boots, winter coats, and the three kittens that call my place home. “Get me some proper boots and you won’t be short of fur hats, or decent meals, or anything else,” said Puss…
John Larkin Soaps John D. Larkin founded a soap factory in Buffalo, New York, in 1875. His factory produced two products, Sweet Home Soap, a yellow laundry soap, and Crème Oatmeal, a toilet soap. Soaps were sold through wholesalers and retailers. A new approach to sales In 1881, Larkin began selling his soap door-to-door to…
Since the movie about 101 Dalmatians, this spectacular spotted dog has gained popularity. However, the story of the Dalmatian goes beyond the film. He is also known as “carriage dog” or “fire station dog”. Before the “horseless carriage,” horses were used to pull fire engines, and the dog became a common sight at firehouses across…
