Dr. Karyn Kanowski

Rottweilers are large, powerful dogs that appear somewhat intimidating at first glance, but in reality, are generally sweet, loving, and loyal family dogs. Sti…

By Nicole Cosgrove

The Pembroke Welsh Corgi and the Cardigan Welsh Corgi are affectionate, intelligent, and lovable, and make excellent watchdogs. But what about the Miniature or…

By Greg Iacono

Putting dogs and humans in an evolutionary context is vital to appreciating the differences and similarities between their brains. Both share a common ancestor…

By Chris Dinesen Rogers

Food allergy and intolerance are terms that are often used interchangeably but are actually quite different. From itchy skin to an upset tummy, what your dog e…

By Dr. Karyn Kanowski

Canine parvovirus is one of the most devastating viral diseases to affect dogs, second only to rabies. It is also one of the most preventable. If you have ever…

By Dr. Karyn Kanowski

Have you ever noticed that Labradors seem to come in two body types? Well, you’re not wrong. Within the breed, there are two distinct forms, though both are La…

By Nicole Cosgrove

If you are planning to get a Belgian Malinois dog, you might be wondering which sex is better for you to pick: male or female? Although there are differences b…

By Nicole Cosgrove

French Bulldogs are generally regarded as one of the gentler Bulldog breeds; they’re intelligent and tend to have the couch potato trait, and they aren’t usual…

By Kerry-Ann Kerr

As the smallest of all the dog breeds, Chihuahuas undoubtedly also produce the smallest puppies. Does this also mean that they have shorter pregnancies than la…

By Dr. Karyn Kanowski

Dachshunds, also affectionately known as Doxies, Wiener, or Sausage Dogs, were originally bred in Germany. Like so many breeds of dogs, they were evolved by hu…

By Nicole Cosgrove