Breed and Better

You felt a bit worried when your dog developed some mysterious little red bumps, pimples, or blackheads on their chin and lips, right? Well, it turns out that dogs can also get pimples just like we did when we were teenagers! This common skin irritation is called canine acne , and it can make your poor pup feel incredibly itchy and uncomfortable. While there are many different things that can cause this, one of the biggest culprits, which is kind of hidden from most people, is sitting right there on your kitchen floor. If you want to prevent these skin problems and stop the irritation before it even starts, then learning how to clean plastic dog bowls safely is the absolute best place to begin.   The Hidden Danger of Plastic Dishes You see, plastic is lightweight, doesn’t rust, is cheap, and is hard to break, which is why so many of us use it for our pets. However, plastic’s major secret flaw is that it’s a very soft material. Therefore, over time, as your dog che...

Azawakh The Azawakh is an elegant lean yet muscular dog that belongs to the hound dog breed. Its name was derived from the Azawakh Valley in the Sahara desert because that’s where you would find them. Their breed location however makes them quite adaptable to both tropical and temperate weathers. However, because of their lean and low fat figure, they require some form of body protection in very cold weather. But for, the different hair colours in which they come, most people would likely mistaken them for a different breed of Doberman. The Azawakh was mainly used as hunter and guardian companions to people in the Sahara region. Like Dobermans, they are protective of, loyal and friendly to their owners but can be very suspicious of strangers especially when touched by them. Due to their hunting characteristics, they have a very sharp sight which makes them very sensitive towards moving objects but they make awesome jogging or hunting partners. Therefore, they are likely to c...