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alessadry
Dec 28, 20164 min read
What is a Dudley Nose?
When it comes to dog noses, they can be colored in many different ways, but occasionally you may stumble on what is called a Dudley nose.
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alessadry
Dec 21, 20163 min read
Dog Word of the Day: Spaniel Dog
Spaniel dogs were hunting companions who were selectively bred to accomplish precise tasks to help out hunters.
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alessadry
Dec 14, 20165 min read
Dog Word of the Day: What is a Dog’s Topline?
Dog’s topline has played an important role in allowing dogs to perform the tasks they were bred for, but exactly what is a dog’s topline?
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alessadry
Dec 7, 20164 min read
Dog Word of the Day: Spitz Dog
What is a spitz dog? If you stumbled on this term before, you may have been wondering what is a spitz dog, and what are the main...
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alessadry
Nov 30, 20164 min read
Dog Word of the Day: Setter Dog
Dogs have been used for many years as working partners and along with the retrievers, the pointers and the spaniels, the setter dog...
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alessadry
Nov 23, 20166 min read
Dog Word of the Day: Runt of the Litter
In a litter of puppies, it’s not unusual for there to be what’s known as the “runt of the litter.” The world of literature and animated...
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alessadry
Nov 16, 20164 min read
Dog Word of the Day: Flooding
In the world of dogs, there are a variety of terms that may seem to be quite technical, but technical doesn’t necessarily have to mean...
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alessadry
Nov 9, 20165 min read
Dog Word of the Day: Fully Vetted
If you ever took a look at ads for puppies for sale or for adoption by a breeder, rescue group or shelter, you may have stumbled upon the...
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alessadry
Nov 2, 20163 min read
Dog Word of the Day: Steady to Wing and Shot
Canine terminology is quite fascinating because every little area of specialty has crafted its own terms and discovering them can be...
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alessadry
Oct 26, 20165 min read
Dog Word of the Day: Elizabethan Collar
If you have never heard the word “ Elizabethan collar ” before, no worries. Most likely, you know what it is, but have never heard its...
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alessadry
Oct 19, 20166 min read
Dog Word of the Day: Microchip
Technology today has advanced quite a lot and it’s not surprising if the use of identifying integrated circuits through the use of a...
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alessadry
Oct 12, 20164 min read
Dog Word of the Day: Approach-Avoidance Conflict
Did it ever happen to you to be almost irresistibly drawn to something, yet fear it somehow? Perhaps, cold feet before a wedding or an...
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alessadry
Oct 5, 20164 min read
Dog Word of the Day: Lymphadenopathy
Dogs, just like us, have several lymph nodes in their bodies which are meant to help fight infections. When a dog’s lymph nodes swell,...
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alessadry
Sep 28, 20165 min read
Dog Word of the Day: Booster Shot
If you own a puppy or dog, you may stumble on the word “booster shot” upon visiting the veterinarian but what exactly are booster shots...
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alessadry
Sep 21, 20163 min read
Dog Word of the Day: Hematochezia
In simple words, hematochezia is the medical term for blood in a dog’s stool. Dog owners who routinely observe their dogs’ daily outputs...
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alessadry
Sep 14, 20164 min read
Dog Word of the Day: Flirt Pole
Among the many toys and gadgets purposely crafted for a dog’s entertainment, the flirt pole deserves a spot of honor as it can provide...
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alessadry
Sep 7, 20164 min read
Dog Word of the Day: Sloppy Sit
There are normal sits and then there are sloppy sits in the world of dogs. While many dogs tend to sit sloppily, it’s important to...
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alessadry
Aug 31, 20165 min read
Dog Word of the Day: Brachycephalic
You may occasionally stumble on the term “brachycephalic ” when hearing discussions about dogs. Learning more about this term is...
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alessadry
Aug 24, 20164 min read
Dog Word of the Day: Back Chaining
Let’s face it: dogs are quite talented when it comes to chaining one event with another. You place your hand on the handle that opens the...
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alessadry
Aug 17, 20164 min read
Dog Word of the Day: Muzzle Punch
Dogs are masters in communication when it comes to body language resorting to subtle signs such as a quick flick of the tongue to more...
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