Why do my dog’s ears go down?

Blue the Lurcher in a jumper

When it comes to expressions and facial body-language cues, dogs can often be more expressive than us humans. Even though we humans have a wider range of emotions, a dog’s big eyes, wide mouth and long ears seem to convey more somehow. But what does it mean when a dog’s ears go flat back down … Read more

How to feed a retired Greyhound

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So you’ve decided to welcome a Greyhound into your home – congratulations! Despite their incredible speed on the track, once retired these lean racing machines are actually soppy couch potatoes, perfectly content with an hour’s walk each day followed up by lots of cuddles on the sofa. Now it’s time to think about their diet. … Read more

Milkshake Hearts

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As the old adage goes, my milkshake brings all the boys to the yard – and that’s exactly what this super sweet Valentine’s recipe is sure to do. Just replace boys with dogs. Or not, it’s entirely up to you! We’ve combined dairy free milk with strawberries and a little water to create these beautiful … Read more

Finding your four-legged Valentine

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Bringing a rescue dog into your home is a huge commitment, but it’s also so rewarding. Finding the perfect dog is, however, no mean feat – so we’re here to help you find love for life this Valentine’s. Remember, it can take weeks or even months to find the right dog for you. You’ll have … Read more

It’s a ‘No’ From The Norwegian Judge

Carolyn Menteith is a behaviourist at tails.com with over 25 years of experience working with and training dogs. The big news that has taken the canine world by storm is that Norway has effectively banned the breeding of Bulldogs and Cavalier King Charles Spaniels after the Oslo District Court ruled that the breeding of these … Read more

How many teeth do dogs have?

how many teeth do dogs have

There’s nothing quite like the sight of a dog yawning. The flatting of the ears, the tightly shut eyes, and then the mouth opens to its full and impressive size before chomping back shut, and all returning to normal. When that mouth is open though, we get to see a dog’s set of teeth and … Read more

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Top 5 Famous Cartoon Dogs

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It’s not just real dogs that we like at tails.com. While an in-the-flesh pooch is our favourite, there’s a great deal to be said for cartoon canines and there are so many to choose from. From Huckleberry Hound’s polite and gentle humour, to the antics of Santa’s Little Helper on the Simpsons, there are a … Read more

Why do Huskies howl so much?

If there was ever a dog that liked to talk, it’s the Husky. In fact, not only do they like talking, but they’re quite fond of a good sing-song too. In today’s blog post, we’re going to answer the following question; Why do Huskies howl (and talk) so much? Wolf-a-likes Youtube and Tiktok are filled … Read more