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Puppy hiccups are perfectly normal. Although some puppies may not get them very much, others may seem to always have them or they may even be an everyday occurrence, particularly after they eat or dur...

Ancient sighthound with an athletic streamlined body and acute sight Long legged hounds of greyhound type were depicted on the walls of Ancient Egyptian tombs and it is thought that these were the pro...

Small, racy with great stamina, part of the legacy of Rev John Russell The Parson Russell Terrier takes its name from the Reverend John Russell, a hunting clergyman, who inherited his interest in hunt...

Before you visit a breeder, it’s a good idea to speak to them over the phone to ask some basic questions. It’s very difficult to resist a cute puppy, so we recommend asking the most important question...

Glamorous, intelligent breed descended from European duck hunters The Poodle originates in Germany, where it was bred as a water retriever, used by duck hunters. The ancestors of the breed were variou...

What is inbreeding? Inbreeding occurs when puppies are produced from two related dogs, i.e. dogs with relatives in common. High levels of inbreeding can affect the health of these puppies, although it...

Although medium-sized dogs might all look as though they're a similar size, there will be many factors that will affect the nutritional requirements of your dog. There are breed variations even within...

Oldest and tallest of the retriever breeds It has been claimed that the Curly Coated Retriever is the oldest of the Retriever breeds. He is also the tallest. The hallmark of the breed, a coat of small...

Spirited miniature version of the original Schnauzer The original Schnauzer has been known in Germany from at least the 14th Century. It is thought that the miniaturisation was brought about by the in...