Articles — Dog

  When it comes to getting your dog their very own home, you may think in the back of your mind that it is going to be the best investment you have made. Your dog is going to love it, so you go out and buy the best dog house available. This sets you back a few hundred dollars but you don’t mind, as you know it is going to provide you with a number of benefits. However, when you get home, your dog turns their nose up and doesn’t like it as much as you thought they would. This...

There are eight important items you must consider when purchasing a bed for your dog. Considerations 1. Does it provide proper support? Your small dog obtains the same benefits as you do from a bed that offers adequate support; its skeletal system maintains a proper alignment. A bed that sags or is lumpy is not supportive, putting your little dog at risk for neck and back problems. It is as unhealthy for your small dog to have his neck up at an angle on a plush bed that does not allow him to lay his head down, as it would...

When it comes to getting a home for your dog, you instantly think of either a dog crate or a dog house. Both have a number of benefits and it can be difficult to decide between the two of them. In addition to the general choice, there are is also the decision of which brand to go with. There are a range of brands to choose from and if you have no idea which one is of high-quality, you may end up getting a product that is not worth the money or time of day. That is why it is...

  We tend to talk about pet crates and their benefits a lot on this blog but one area which we rarely talk about is dog barriers. These are nothing like crates in the sense that they can’t be used for transport, they’re not the great for toilet training and they don’t really work when it comes to providing your pet with a comfortable space the rest. However, although we might have just devalued them, they do have a ton of benefits for you and your home. Dog barriers can be used in a range of situations and are designed...

  English Springer Spaniel Quick Facts: AKC recognized in 1910 Lifespan: 12-14 years Size: medium Energy: medium Recommended Crate Size: 36” dog crate* Return to main Dog Crate Size Breed Chart. The English Springer Spaniel originates from England. They are the descendants of the Norfolk or Shropshire Spaniels from the 19th century and was recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1910. Standing 20 inches tall and weighing 50 pounds, the male English Springer Spaniel is a tough and speedy hunter (the female English Springer Spaniel is an inch shorter and 10 pounds lighter). It is the 26th most popular breed...