I grew up in a hunting family, and spent a lot of time around various hunting dogs. Any hunter will tell you that a good gun and a good hunting dog depend on it. When choosing the top hunting dogs, it all depends on what is being hunted. These five types, which are at the […]
Tag Archives: German Shorthaired Pointer
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May
May
Maybe you’ve dreamed of owning a dog, but you feel that you just can’t keep up with all that is required in caring for one. Although all dogs need attention and care, some dogs are more low-maintenance than other breeds. However, when talking about low maintenance, there are several concerns that need to be addressed. […]
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Sep
Sep
Dog lovers often treat their pets like family. Many people have a favorite, or most popular type. Do you ever wonder how popular your favorite genre is? If your family is considering a new pet, it is useful to learn about the temperament of our breeds to find how they fit you. family and way […]
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Nov
Nov
The first time their three-year-old Akita plopped down on the sidewalk during the nightly family walk, Erin and Scott weren’t too concerned. They assumed the pooch had just had a bit too much excitement with the kids that afternoon. However, after the dog did the same thing four nights in a row, they took him […]
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Jun
Jun
Bloat is the common name for gastric torsion or gastric dilatation (GDV.) It is similar to bloat in horses except that it is far more destructive in dogs. Although we still don’t know much about bloat, it seems to be a genetic problem with the dog’s digestive system. They also dog eating hot dogs. For […]
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Dec
Dec
Although there is a breed called the pointer, there are a dozen other types of pointer dog breeds. They are tall, lean, athletic dogs with floppy ears, long noses and a keen ability to show game. Pointer dogs are often very intelligent, weigh less than German and have high chests. All dogs can point when […]
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Mar
Mar
Lisa panicked when the vet mentioned lupus after evaluating her five-year-old Collie. However, she calmed down once the doctor explained that the dog had discoid lupus, a fairly benign form when compared to the type of lupus that affects the entire body. What is Discoid Lupus in Dogs? This disorder is considered a localized form […]