breeds

Know what to expect from your pet with our breed breakdown; information about each breed's appearance, health, life span, personality and more.

Beauty in Black and White
Antarctic Adelie penguins are the smallest and most common of all Antarctic penguin species. These penguins can be found in colonies on islands, beaches, and along the shores of the Antarctic coast. They can be recognized by the white rings around their eyes and tails that are shorter than those of other species. Their beaks are red with black tips. Their diet consists of tiny creatures like krill and small fish.
By Rasma Raisters4 years ago in Petlife
Newfoundland The Aristocrat Among Dogs
Canines that take their names on Newfoundland Island draw in every creature sweetheart. Right now there are two arranging projects, highly contrasting and dark. There are likewise canines with a shade of bronze, yet they are astounding. The dull mix of Newfoundland is really dark; despite how this doesn't actually arrange for that there might be no other cover, for the greater part of the weak Newfoundlands have a couple of white engravings. Truth be told, middle class reasoning ought to be the standard for a dependable arrangement. Any white on the head or body can place a canine in one without a dull assortment. The muffled tone ought to be for a dim earthy colored tune. In one more dark class, there might be obscuring and tan, copper, and white and obscure. The last decision wins, and in this tone, the treadmill is significant. The head should be dark with a white gag and swell, and the body and legs should be white with extremely dull spots on the seat and in the midsection, maybe for certain little dim spots on the body and legs.
By Nazar Ali4 years ago in Petlife
Why is coffee bad for dogs?
The curious nature of dogs makes these animals want to put most things within their reach into their mouths. It is his way of discovering new flavors and the world in general. However, we know that this is not very healthy, especially with certain foods. For example. Do you want to know why coffee is bad for dogs? We tell you!
By Abu Saleh4 years ago in Petlife
Beware the Winter Wonderland
A winter walk may be dangerous, as anyone from a cold, snowy climate can verify. Usually the danger lies in hypothermia, frostbite, or a slip and fall on black ice.
By Emily Sowulewski4 years ago in Petlife
Barrie The White Dog
Barrie wasn’t MY dog. He belonged to the farm. My grandparents’ farm, where he lived in the corner of the yard, between the barn and the stables, chained outside of his kennel. Barrie hated that chain…
By Peter Maznicki4 years ago in Petlife
In the life of Muffinz Trapani
This dog Muffinz I had the love and privilege to know for sixteen years the amount of memories we have is infinite. She has been there when people just were not.she was my best friend, my therapist. Yes, you heard right I used to sit inside a laundry basket and hold her and just talk to her for hours. I would listen to her barks she had such a distinctive bark it was like woo woo woo woo. Her bark was very high pitched. She loved treatsie weatsies that's what we called treats and she would jump up and stand on her two legs and jump up and kiss my lip that was her trick that she used to do.
By Amanda McClary4 years ago in Petlife
A wild night on the town
To have a golden retriever is to have the funniest little sister in the world. When I was 13 years old, my mum picked me up from the bus stop, with the best surprise of my life. Her name was Sammy and she was the prettiest girl in the world. She jumped straight on my lap and I instantly fell in love with her. Her beautiful golden coat, her tail that reminded me of a feather duster and her big brown eyes that could melt your heart with one look.
By Louise Shaw4 years ago in Petlife
Turkey Tumble
Apollo, my Australian Cattle Dog, is 110% an angel until he sniffs out a turkey. Once he gets a hint of that tantalizing scent, it’s downhill—literally—from there.
By Isla Berry4 years ago in Petlife
Release the Hounds
For over a decade people nodded politely and said my plans would were furless, every single person thought I was barking mad. I breed and train WELL NATURED purebred dachshunds, therapy sausages that nurture sick souls and make broken hearts whole. Sausage is truly sensational, a once in a life time pooch. First and the most perfect little love muscle. Sausage is bratwurst shaped key to my heart and catalyst of it all. Or should I say, “DOGALYST”. An unbelievable dachshund, filled with prewar pork mince, a banger bursting with emotional intelligence. Her lowered suspension gear means she handles ever so smooth as silk. A coat symmetrically perfect, painted gloss black and tan. The sausage satin black finish shines like a mirror. A mother soon, pregnant with all my amazing futures and doggo opportunities. Sausage is maturing beyond my wildest dreams. She is on heat for the third time in March. From her first litter, these pure pups of therapeutic delight will breed heavens on earth, a place seen to be believed. 2 to 4 bitches, to start my journey as a niche breeder. Hounds. Then I this time next year I will collect my blue great dane. A dane should be agile, spirited and eagerly obedient with breathtakingly good manners. A giant, gentle and attentive lady who makes sensitive choices when navigating her environment. She grows tall with highest levels of compassion. She loves to care and watch over her humans. Her stoic temperament is royally dignified, but struts with confidence of her celebrity in public. She uses subtle gestures to make sure she is perfectly placed at my side. A superdog with supercharged loyalty. She is greatness dogified (personified). A dachshund. Iconic and always in vogue with long list of popular genetics. A dog whose instincts drive it a torpedo, a low flying ankle assassin. Or trained and watched over to encourage the dreamy qualities of a Frankfurt shaped life changer. Dachshunds learn quicker and remember longer than elephants. Dachshunds must be nurtured attentively and have genous amounts experiences that reinforces the desireable capacity. Longer memory banks and an overactive prefrontal cortex deepens a Chipotles capabilities on every level. A dog that can hold true substance. Depth of character, the hot dog is very much humanlike. A pet with a truly therapeutic disposition. The unique physique gives reason for the special treatment. She is highly aware of her dwarfhood and takes advantage of those who dote. The sausage must find true strength mind, body and soul to protect her delicate body. She hold long sweet disposition, cruising through life with perfectly evolved sence of self preservation. Enough bluff and bravery to put a smile on every face. As the most emotional of hounds, she is very sensitive, she seeks happiness and affection to stay satisfied. My world will be covered in slobbery licks both giant and dwarfed. My first Dane, “Tess” she was 17 years young, always distinguished. We had the heaviest of hearts when it came time to carry her down the longest green mile. I’m ready to parent a little giant to be, this lass will given every opportunity to become the greatest of Danes. I would like to have her settled in, socialized and stable so she’s able to be young big~little aunt for my sausages litters. In a couple of years the socials will be flooding with puppy photos. Happy snaps of a brilliant organised chaos of both Dachshund and Dane in pup at the same time. The fairytale now my reality, I am lapping up all my delightful doggy duties and dogmatic decisions. I am released, my life unleashed by the happiest hounds.
By Emily Blue Richards4 years ago in Petlife
Pudel, Basset, Beagle, and Other Breed Names Explained
Did you think you knew everything about your puppy? Well, you always have something new to learn, and today we're going to talk about the names of a few dog breeds - where they come from and what they mean, exactly.
By Yolanda Werner4 years ago in Petlife
Pocket Puppies: 7 Breeds of Dogs That Fit in One Pocket
Pocket puppies are adorable and, because they are so small, much easier to carry, but at the same time they need much less space than regular dogs. Therefore, even if you have a small apartment, you can still have such a pet, without it suffering from lack of space (or completely invading your own). Pocket puppies are very cute, but that doesn't mean you don't have to take as much care of them!
By Leanna Redman4 years ago in Petlife
Everything You Need to Know About the Basset Hound
Although when you say "hunting dog" you are thinking of a tall and slender figure, like a greyhound, there are many breeds of small dogs that have been and are still used for this purpose.
By Anya Palacios4 years ago in Petlife