Facts Care and exercise The Rottweiler is a large, active, agile, intelligent working dog, and needs plenty of room and plenty of exercise. It also is happiest if allowed to be part of the family. The need for early and serious socialisation and obedience training has already been mentioned, but is worth repeating. Routine coat […]
A healthy dog coat is the sign of a healthy body. Caroline Zambrano discovers the secret to maintaining a naturally healthy coat and skin. The skin is the canines largest, most visible organ and a reflection of whats going on inside the body. So to maintain and healthy coat and skin, you need to take […]
Facts Care and exercise Most Dachshunds will get all their exercise requirements on their own, but they do enjoy walks and the occasional free run within a contained area. Their short legs and long backs make them more susceptible than most breeds to spinal problems and jumping or stair-climbing activities should be avoided as much […]
Facts Care and exercise The crowning glory of the Lhasa Apso is, of course, its magnificent coat, which requires daily attention in the form of combing and brushing to keep it at its best and free from mats and tangles. About ten or fifteen minutes each day should suffice. Exercise requirements are not high, as the […]
Chow Chow Facts Care and exercise The Chow Chow does not have a particularly high exercise requirement, being quite happy with an occasional walk or potter around the backyard. The rough-coated variety, does, however, need a fair bit of regular work on its jacket. This is a very profusely-coated breed, with a harsh, stand-off outer […]
West Highland White Terrier, Emma, playfully strolled into Wagging Tails Professional Stylists, a pet grooming salon in Sydney, where she comes regularly for one hour of pampering to be clipped, bathed and brushed to perfection! And that’s how you groom your show dog. Emma isn’t a showdog, but she would look like one in no […]
Facts Care and exercise Exercise for the average Pom is well taken care of by its own rushing around the house, but it will appreciate the occasional walk or romp in the garden. The coat is high-maintenance it requires brushing daily to keep it clean and free of mats and tangles and thorough combing and […]
Facts Care and exercise The Shih Tzu is a high-maintenance breed, unless you choose to clip that glorious coat off which some owner prefer to do with their very old dogs. However, assuming that the beautiful hair is a large part of the attraction of owning this breed, you will want to maintain it in […]
The diminutive Chihuahua may be classified as a Toy breed, but this little fellow is a tonne of heart and courage packed into a small, adorable body. Facts Personality: An affectionate and alert little dog which adores its family and will protect its guardians with its life. Favourite activities: This little pooch likes nothing more […]
Why is it important to maintain your dog’s grooming schedule during the winter months? Caroline Zambrano answers your winter grooming questions. It is essential to stick to your dogs grooming schedule during the winter months because colder weather often stimulates more hair/coat growth, says award-winning dog groomer Susie Simmons. “Our lifestyles and the role canines […]
