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Comparison of Feed Types: Dry, Wet or Raw

Comparison of Feed Types: Dry, Wet or Raw When it comes to the feed types that suit your dog best,...
Comparison of Feed Types: Dry, Wet or Raw When it comes to the feed types that suit your dog best, not only are certain breeds more accustomed and react better to certain types of feed, the owners lifestyle also plays as bigger a role as the animal's preferences.  What have you been feeding your dog so far? Dry or wet, or do you prefer raw feed? Offers are everywhere, the...
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Your Dog’s Nutritional Needs

Your Dog’s Nutritional Needs  Dogs need several different types of nutrients and minerals to survive. Dog food should always contain...
Your Dog’s Nutritional Needs  Dogs need several different types of nutrients and minerals to survive. Dog food should always contain amino acids (found in protein), fatty acids, carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals and water. Every dog's needs will be slightly different depending on size, breed and age. Dogs cannot survive without protein making it the key element of their diet. Protein provides the building blocks for any dog and is essential for...
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Dog Breed Guide – How to find the right dog

Which dog fits you best? Find out here which traits distinguish the dog breeds and what you should pay attention...
Which dog fits you best? Find out here which traits distinguish the dog breeds and what you should pay attention to when choosing a dog Do you want a pet and have you chosen a specific dog? So you are at the point of knowing you want a canine companion, the question arises which dog suits me best? Because you want to form a harmonious team with your dog a...
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English Bulldog – muscle man with a soft core

They may not look like the bell of the ball, sometimes a bit intimidating, like when they are going to...
They may not look like the bell of the ball, sometimes a bit intimidating, like when they are going to bite next. However all prejudices aside, this could not be more wrong, as the English bulldog is an endearing dog with a gentle temper and big heart. From fighting machine to the family mate Their intimidating appearance was bred for them. In England in the 13th century, the so-called "fighting...
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Dalmatian – Sensitive athlete with charm

With its spotted fur, the Dalmatian has a very striking appearance. However this beautiful dog doesn’t only score points on...
With its spotted fur, the Dalmatian has a very striking appearance. However this beautiful dog doesn’t only score points on its appearance: as an elegant and intelligent hound, the Dalmatian is an excellent sports buddy and loyal friend. It is a common misconception that the Dalmatian is a nervous and complicated breed, if you meet the requirements of this dog they will become a sporty and sensitive companion. Ancestry The...
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Dachshund – the dog from the underground

With the proverbial Dachshund look, they flatter themselves behind their floppy ears and adorable look. The Dachshund has long since...
With the proverbial Dachshund look, they flatter themselves behind their floppy ears and adorable look. The Dachshund has long since ceased to be an excellent companion for hunters and has since established itself as a popular pedigree dog. They are now classic among domestic dog breeds. The hunter’s best friend The Dachshund is a typical German dog breed and was bred for hunting back in the Middle Ages. With its...
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Collie – Scottish beauty with temperament

There are short haired (Smooth Collies) and long haired (Rough Collies) versions of the same breed. However, thanks to the...
There are short haired (Smooth Collies) and long haired (Rough Collies) versions of the same breed. However, thanks to the media influence of the TV dog Lassie, the long haired version of the gentle herding dog has become more widely known and recognised. Apart from the length of their fur, the two types do not differ significantly. Among sheep Collies are real scots, whose ancestors were brought to the British...
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Chihuahua – small dog with a big ego

Small but powerful! The Mexican Chihuahua is the smallest dog breed in the world, with their size coming in at...
Small but powerful! The Mexican Chihuahua is the smallest dog breed in the world, with their size coming in at anywhere between 12 and 25cm shoulder height. With a maximum of 3kg they are also incredibly light and easy to hold. However, despite many people doing so, they should not be carried in a handbag, the mini dog wants action that corresponds to its southern temperament. Mysterious origin The origin...
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The Boxer dog- Child friend and loyal watchdog

Often seen as incredibly macho, in the past Boxers were seen as bad-tempered with a drooling bite. However, in recent...
Often seen as incredibly macho, in the past Boxers were seen as bad-tempered with a drooling bite. However, in recent years people have come to realise that this is completely wrong and they are now being valued for their actual qualities. As a friendly, easy-going family dog with a special connection to children. If you are looking for a pedigree dog that is going to walk in and become a...
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Border Collie- Einstein on four paws

As a workaholic among dogs, the Border Collie absolutely needs a task to stay busy or else they will go...
As a workaholic among dogs, the Border Collie absolutely needs a task to stay busy or else they will go looking for one. If underutilised, the Border Collie can be known to take up reckless tasks that can end up getting them or their owners hurt, due to their need to stay busy. But if this intelligent dog has enough to stay busy with, he is a great buddy who...
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Yorkshire Terrier – Idiosyncratic adventurer with a ...

Cute button eyes flash out from underneath their prominent eyebrows, which they cheekily show off everywhere they go. This is probably the image that everyone has of the Yorkshire Terrier. You may think of them as a cuddly toy; however, this is fairly far from the truth. The Yorkshire Terrier is an agile action dog with a strong character.
Cute button eyes flash out from underneath their prominent eyebrows, which they cheekily show off everywhere they go. This is probably the image that everyone has of the Yorkshire Terrier. You may think of them as a cuddly toy; however, this is fairly far from the truth. The Yorkshire Terrier is an agile action dog with a strong character. They are certainly not simple housemates for inexperienced owners who may...
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