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Standard, Miniature, and Giant Schnauzers: A Breed Guide Carrie Pallardy  Source Schnauzers have prominent eyebrows and beards, adding to their expressive, inquisitive faces. The term “Schnauzer” applies to three different breeds: the Miniature, the Standard, and the Giant. What is the difference between the three breeds, and what can you expect when you become a Schnauzer owner?  Source The History of the Schnauzer The Standard Schnauzer is the oldest of the three breed variations, according to the Standard Schnauzer Club of America. The breed has a long history working alongside humans, as far back as the Middle Ages, and the American Kennel...

  We interviewed Sam Schultz From Chicago, IL, USA with his pup, Daxter! Tell us about Daxter!   “Daxter is a hilarious and adorable 65lb mixed breed rescue pup from One Tail at a Time animal rescue in Chicago. His DNA test results identified him as 50% great pyrenees, 25% plott hound and 25% bulldog. He's named after the early 2000s video game Jak and Daxter.”     Where did you meet your Daxter? "I met my pup while doing volunteer photography for One Tail at a Time to help spread visibility of their adoptable pups. Daxter had heartworm disease and couldn't play in...

Puffy Pomeranians: A Breed Guide   Carrie Pallardy   Source Pomeranians can look more like animated puff balls than dogs sometimes, and it is this adorable appearance that their owners love. Beneath that impressive cloud of fur, these petite canines are lively, affectionate companions. Learn more about the breed to help you decide if you’d like to find a Pom of your own.   Source From Sled Dog to Artistic Muse   Today, the Pomeranian is one of the most recognizable toy dogs with its veritable mane of fur and vibrant personality. Though diminutive in stature, these dogs are actually...

Source 5 Tips to Earn a Dog´s Trust Since ancient times, humans and dogs have maintained a strong relationship of cooperation. Even though discipline has historically been valued as a very important part of the human-dog relationship, we are clear that the first links created between these two species have been forged from mutual trust. For this reason, we have made a compilation of useful tips to gain the trust of a dog.   Each dog has individual characteristics and, although there are breeds that are genetically more predisposed to socialization and others that can seem scarier, what most defines...

Source Your dog goes everywhere you go. So, when it comes time to move to assisted living, it only makes sense that your dog comes along as well. Unfortunately, that’s easier said than done. While an increasing number of assisted living facilities accept pets, seniors still face challenges when searching for pet-friendly assisted living. Why Is It So Hard to Find Pet-Friendly Senior Living? There’s a good reason why some assisted living communities don’t allow pets. Not only can pets spread disease, but senior pet owners are also more likely to fall than seniors without pets. In an assisted living...