Friendly, adventurous and fun loving, the German Shorthaired pointer jumps into every new situation with an infectious enthusiasm. This dog is loyal and loving toward his family, and enjoys the company of people and children. The German Shorthaired pointer was recognised by the American Kennel Club in 1930. Although the history of this breed is … Read more
From Toto to Lassie, many of the best dogs from literature have been loyal companions, much like our own. Here’s our list of the top 10 dogs from literature: 1. Toto Appears in: The Wizard of Oz – L. Frank Baum Breed: Cairn Terrier Famous Quote: “Toto, I’ve a feeling we’re not in Kansas anymore.” … Read more
We all know that our dogs need and enjoy physical exercise every day, but mental stimulation is often something that we overlook. Our friends at All Paws Pets, who specialise in dog training and behaviour, have shared some ideas around how we can keep feeding time fun and interesting for our dogs: “Dogs, being the … Read more
You might have the most photogenic dog in the world but sometimes it can be really tricky to capture a good picture of them. Some dogs are just plain camera shy and some can even sense if you’re trying to take a sneaky picture on your phone. We had a chat with a few of … Read more
We adore our dogs, but there are a few things we’re sure we’d all agree we could do without. Experiencing a smiling, panting dog in your face is sweet, but the odour of dog breath is not always a pleasant one. We’ve used fresh mint to help improve that pesky dog breath. Both mint and … Read more
Yap yap yap – a barking puppy can be very frustrating, especially when they just won’t stop! Thankfully, you don’t have to resign yourself to a lifetime of barking dogs and interruptions when you’re watching the telly/greeting the postman/having visitors around. We’ve got some handy tips and tricks that will help you get that loudmouth … Read more
For this month’s breed post we have the small and lovable Pomeranian. Nicknamed ‘the little dog who thinks he can’, this dog may be compact but don’t be fooled, he has a huge personality and lust for life. The Pomeranian is the smallest member of the Spitz family, the largest being the German Spitz. Before … Read more
We’ve probably all seen the video of London Labrador Fenton chasing deer in Richmond Park, but if you haven’t, here he is with his panicked owner hot on his heels: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3GRSbr0EYYU Although many found the video amusing, there is a more serious issue to consider. We don’t know how Fenton’s epic deer chase ended, but … Read more
Whilst diabetes is not as common in dogs as it is in humans, it’s estimated that around 1 in 200 dogs will develop diabetes as they get older. Diabetes does need to be confirmed by a vet, who will do definitive blood and urine tests to diagnose it but in most cases there are some … Read more
At tails.com we often get asked whether it is safe or beneficial to feed bones to dogs. These are two separate questions. The simple answer to whether feeding bones is safe is no, as there can be many complications and dangers when feeding both raw and cooked bones: Raw bones can spoil and carry harmful … Read more