Choosing The Right Dog For Your Family

Family and their dog

What is the best family dog?  That’s a question that lots of people ask. However, there’s really not a good answer.  Instead, it’s important to think about choosing the right dog for your family.  Do you have small children?  Do you or a family member have allergies. Do you have a small or large yard? [...]

What Are The Best Small Dogs For Kids?

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Whether you live in an apartment or a house with a yard, many people prefer to have a small dog. There are some small dog breeds which make excellent companions for children.  The crucial factors in choosing a small breed for children are finding a breed that is not so small that it will be [...]

What Are The Most Popular Dog Breeds For Children?

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The American Kennel Club recognizes 167 breeds of dogs, so you may think that choosing the best breed for your children is a little overwhelming. However, not all of those breeds are particularly good with children. There are some breeds that stand out as being exceptionally good with kids. Here are the most popular dog [...]

5 Tips To Choosing The Best Dog For Your Kids

Dog and his black lab puppy

Dogs and children just seem to go together. We often have an image of kids happily playing with a dog in the yard, and all is right with the world. However, in order for you and your children to be happy with a dog, you need to choose the right dog for your family. And [...]

What Are The Best Dogs For Small Children?

Pug dog with small baby

If you have a small child then there are some special things to take into consideration when choosing a dog. Contrary to what you might think, a small dog is not always the best choice for a small child. Small children are not always as gentle with dogs as they should be. They can play [...]

How Often Should I Feed My Dog?

Dog looking at his dog bowl full of food

There’s no doubt dogs enjoy their food, and many of them would eat all day long if they could. It’s important that we do control how much food our dogs eat. This means calculating how much to give him, and feeding him a measured amount several times a day. Ad lib feeding, where a bowl [...]

How Much Should I Feed My Dog?

Person feeding their dog

The rise in dog obesity is increasing, with up to 40% of dogs in some areas carrying too much weight. If a dog is overweight, it increases the risk of them developing debilitating health conditions such as arthritis and diabetes, and can shorten their lifespan by up to two years. Feeding your dog appropriately throughout [...]

What Is The Best Dog Food?

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There are so many choices when it comes to feeding your dog, it can be hard to know what to give him. Which of the many different types of kibble is best for him? Should you cook his meals yourself? What about raw diets? Can dogs be vegetarian? Dog foods should be nutritionally balanced. That [...]

Great Dogs For Children With Autism

Autistic girl with her dog

Children with autism can sometimes benefit from having a dog in their lives. Autism Service Dogs of America  uses Labrador Retrievers, Golden Retrievers, and Golden-Labrador mixes in their program to provide service dogs for autistic children. If you are looking for a dog as a pet for your autistic child, a Golden or a Lab [...]

What Are The Best Dogs For Kids With Allergies?

Dogs and child with allergies

If you have a child who is allergic to dogs then you probably already know it can be hard to find a suitable dog as a pet.  Sometimes it’s a case of lucking into a dog that your child seems to be able to tolerate.  On the other hand, there are some breeds that are [...]