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Bringing Home a Puppy

Posted by Clare Bristow | 3 Comments

It pays to be organized when you are bringing home a puppy from the breeder; if you are bringing home a shelter dog, they're more likely to be used to traveling in cars, but the following suggestions are still relevant.

You will want to make the journey as stress free as possible for your puppy - he is leaving his litter-mates, mother and home, so not only will he find being separated from them stressful but he will have to contend with new sounds and people too.

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Did You Know That . . .

Posted by Clare Bristow | Leave a Comment

I've found a great way to impress your dog-owning friends - ask them if they were aware that a dog's mouth exerts 150-200 pounds per square inch as you both watch their dog gnawing on someone's hand.

Another good question is to ask your friend if they knew that Basset Hound's were the only dog breed that can't swim as you watch their Basset Hound take off into the water after a ball.

The ToughPups Gazette has put together a list of 25 Weird Facts About Dogs - check them out, and see how many you can use this week to impress your friends!

The Facts About Dog Sunburn

Posted by Clare Bristow | 1 Comment

Like us, dogs can suffer from sunburn - long term exposure can result in skin damage and skin cancers.

Which dogs are susceptible to sunburn?

• Any dog that consistently spends time in the sun during the hottest parts of the day;
• Dogs that have white or light colored hair;
• Dogs that have very short hair, or no hair at all; and
• Dogs that have suffered a loss of fur through allergies, hot spots or medical treatment.

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