To celebrate St Patrick’s Day on March 17th, we decided to do a special breed post about one of the most beautiful Irish breeds, the Irish wolfhound. Originally used for hunting wolves and elks, they are now sometimes used in Scotland for herding sheep. As one of the tallest and heaviest breeds in the world, … Read more
Dogs don’t have the same tastes for novel foods as we do, but many of us worry that they’ll get bored of eating the same food every day. Find out why this isn’t the case.
For this month’s breed post we have one of the most popular breeds in England, the playful and kind natured English Springer Spaniel. This handsome, lively and attentive breed has always been popular amongst hunters but their friendly and gentle nature also makes them great family dogs. The English Springer Spaniel is the oldest of … Read more
Small dogs are a popular choice in the UK and with good reason, they fit easily into family life as well as providing options for owners of smaller homes or residents in more urban areas. Whilst they will all have their own individual requirements, here is some general nutritional advice to help find the right … Read more
Whilst true allergies are very rare, food intolerances are becoming more and more common in dogs today. Often owners will find that their dogs simply do better on certain diets and nutrient levels and their dog’s digestion and skin problems begin to improve over time. Food allergies in dogs differ to intolerances in that they … Read more
Meeting other dogs and their owners can be one of the best things about dog walks for your dog if he’s a sociable type. Games, sniffing and general fun can allow you a rest whilst they burn off excess energy together. But recognising the warning signs of when the games might turn into fighting or … Read more
Do you know how many different types of working dogs we have in the UK? Medical alert dogs are trained to alert when medical conditions become uncontrolled. For instance, unstable blood glucose levels in diabetics, seizures in epileptics, sleep attacks in narcoleptics and other conditions like allergies and even cancer detection. Medical assistance dogs help … Read more
Carbohydrate is a great source of energy for dogs and, if from whole grains, can provide a slow-releasing, sustainable source of energy which can help build stamina and reduce appetite in very hungry dogs. Carbohydrates are also the ingredients that provide fibre in the diet, ensuring good digestion and absorption. Of course there is another … Read more
There are often amazing stories on super intelligent dogs in the news, understanding more than we ever realised they could. But in fact our own dogs at home often know more than we think they do. We give them signals unconsciously every day that they learn from and constant exposure to our language and associated … Read more
For this month’s breed post, we have the Cavalier King Charles spaniel. Known for their constant waggy tails, the Cavalier is a charming and happy-go-lucky little dog that absolutely loves to be with people and thrives on human company. The Cavalier descended from the King Charles spaniel. In the early 19th century, King Charles … Read more