Introduction Spanador (Cockador, Cockerdor) is a mixture between two purebreeds: Cocker Spaniel and Labrador Retriever. This breed has been recently originated in the USA as a designer dog and is already recognized by Designer Breed Registry (DBR), International Designer Canine Registry (IDCR), American Canine Hybrid Club (ACHC) and other organizations. Spanador Breed Characteristics Spanadors are smaller, than an average Labrador Retriever, but is bigger than Cocker Spaniel: it weighs about […]
Introduction If your Cocker Spaniel suffers from food allergies, a hypoallergenic dog food diet might be the only one solution to get your dog back to a normal and healthy life. In this article we will give you all necessary information on Cocker Spaniel food allergy, as well as its common symptoms and best hypoallergenic food. Prone to Allergic Reactions Cocker Spaniels are known to be prone to hypersensitivity reactions […]
Introduction In most cases cocker spaniels are not prone to any disease, they are healthy, very mobile and cheerful animals. But, like all purebred dogs, they can suffer from some disorders. The owners of cocker spaniels need to know what diseases their dogs can sick from and regularly monitor their health. As all dogs, they need some vaccinations and checkups at the vet. If the owners pay attention to the […]
Nutrition Pitbulls are strong and active dogs. And because of that, they obviously require a lot of food to keep up all that work and generate energy. Their size should not confuse you – pitbulls’ muscle mass is considered one of the largest throughout all dog breeds. Moreover, pitbull puppies and active dogs eat almost as much, as an average human. So it’s easy to understand why all this food […]
Dachshund’s pregnancy will normally last somewhere about 63 -65 days, but in some cases, the length of the pregnancy can be up to 70 days. In this article, we are going to give you some practical information concerning your Dachshund pregnancy symptoms, gestation period, how to help, and pregnancy on a week by week basis. Understanding Dachshund Pregnancy Symptoms Dachshunds, with their unique long bodies and expressive eyes, are beloved […]
Boston Terrier The breed’s history started in Boston, that’s where that name comes from. Boston terriers are not a clean breed by themselves, but a cross of two dog breeds – British bulldog and British terrier. Boston terriers have a close resemblance to both of the breeds, but they appear much smaller and less strong, compared to the bulldog. The face is also different – it’s more round and less […]
Introduction In the late 19th century, German hunters needed smaller Dachshunds to be used on European hare, which usually occupied narrower burrows compared with foxes and badgers. As a result of time-consuming pedigree breeding, a Miniature Dachshund was created – a small, but strong dog with a lively character. Size In the USA, Great Britain and most English speaking countries there is one size for a Miniature Dachshund. In Germany […]
Introduction As well as other dog breeds with floppy ears (Beagle, Cocker Spaniel), Dachshunds have some distinct problems in this particular area. Since the ears are floppy and long, they are not properly aerated thus becoming and ideal place for bacteria and fungi to grow and multiply. Such dogs need special ear care throughout their life. Yeast Infection Symptoms Yeast infection – Dachshunds are particularly prone to this infection as […]
Introduction Doxiepoo (Doxiedoodle, Dachshundpoo or Dachshunddoodle) is a recent crossbreed between a Dachshund and a Toy Poodle that was firstly originated in the USA as a designer dog. In general, Doxiepoo is a well-mannered, playful and affectionate companion best suited for singles (as well as for the senior) and couples with or without children. How Does Doxiepoo Look Like? Doxiepoo turned to be the least predictable crossbreed ever known – […]
Hybrid Pugsund or Daug is a cross between a long tiny Dachshund and a curly-tailed Pug. Such a hybrid inherited the best qualities of both parents that makes this dog a lively and affectionate companion for single people, as well as for families with children. How Does Pugsund Look Like? The appearance of a Pugsund is a nice mixture of both its parents: its body is slightly longer than a […]
