Most bitches are in heat about twice a year. If they get the chance to mate during this time, it is very likely that you will soon have to prepare for four-legged offspring. However, even without contact with a male dog, your four-legged friend's mammary can swell up and..
The Sloughi is a large dog breed from Morocco. The short-haired sighthounds are led by the FCI in group 10, section 3. In their home country they are still frequently used for hunting. In Europe, however, the Sloughi is above all a popular family dog, which is characterized by i..
Dogscooting is a form of train dog sport, where the dog handler is pulled by his four-legged friend on a scooter, the so-called Dogscooter. The dog sport is ideal for owners who like to spend their time outdoors and has become increasingly popular in recent years. In the following you wil..
Nuts are generally considered a healthy snack and are a regular part of many people's diets. But what about our four-legged friends? Are dogs also allowed to eat nuts, or is it better not to feed them? We will give you the answer to this question in the following article. Are nuts healthy for..
Dogtrekking in German means dog long distance hiking. The dog sport is especially popular in many countries, such as Poland, Belgium and Austria, but is also becoming increasingly popular in Germany. What dog trekking is all about, what your dog should be able to d..
Dogs need a lot of attention from their owners. This also includes going for a walk with your four-legged friend every day. How often and how long you should go for a walk with your dog depends on the breed and age of the animal. We will explain what is important in the following. How often you..
Flyball is a particularly fast-paced dog sport, in which the play instinct and the joy of retrieving are the focus of attention. The two- and four-legged participants as well as the spectators get their money's worth at tournaments. In the following you will learn how Flyball works ex..
It is probably well known that dogs have different preferences than humans when it comes to food. But do our four-legged friends taste anything at all? Considering the fact that they often seem to be anything but choosy and sometimes even eat carrion or the excrements of other animals, this q..
If you want to keep your four-legged friend physically and mentally on the go, you can choose from a range of dog sports for this purpose. One of them is the so-called tournament dog sport, where humans and animals compete together as a team. In the following, you will find out exactly how tour..
Dogs are known to be facultative carnivores. Their diet should therefore contain an adequate amount of meat or a suitable alternative for the appropriate supply of animal proteins.There is a wide variety of dog food based on different types of meat. However, pork is not usually one of them. In the f..
If you want to buy a puppy, you should first think twice about whether there is enough time for the care of the animal and which breed it should become. After all, dogs are not just 10 years and older. They also need a lot of attention, so they are fine and living together with the four-legge..
Nowadays, the majority of dogs are pure family dogs, while the original breeding purpose of many breeds is increasingly receding into the background. This is not bad at first, but at the same time it makes it necessary to use the four-legged friends in another way. Dog sport is perfectly ..
Dogs do not like to be left alone. Nevertheless, this cannot be avoided in everyday life. For this reason it is important that you gradually accustom your four-legged friend to being alone. In the following we will explain how you can best do this and when you can leave your dog alone. ..
For most people, dogs and bones belong inseparably together. But should dogs eat bones or could they be harmful to them? In the following, we will explain why feeding dogs bones can be risky and what you should be aware of in this context. The most important facts about bones for dogs ..
The green-lipped mussel is one of the mussels. Its habitat is in the sea around New Zealand, where it is now also bred in large aquacultures. Green lipped mussels are not only used as food, but also as dietary supplements in dried and powdered form.The green-lipped mussel as a food supplement for do..
The sweet taste of mangoes is not only loved by many people, but also by many a four-legged friend. But are dogs actually allowed to eat mango or should different types of fruit end up in their food bowl as a snack instead? The answer to this question is given below. Mango as a healthy snac..
More and more people don't just want to go for a walk with their four-legged friend and romp around a little, but want to try their hand at joint sporting activities. Beside train dog sport, as for example Canicross, also the leisure activities in the form of jogging or bicycle riding with dog arou..
Chondroitin, or chondroitin sulphate, is an important component of cartilage. In combination with collagen, chondroitin gives the cartilage tissue its structure and contributes to its resistance to stress. Use of chondroitin sulphate in dogs Chondroitin sulphate is used as a dietary supplement i..
It goes without saying that all dogs enjoy a treat between meals every so often. Whether it is a reward for good behavior, or a way to calm the dog in a stressful situation, snacks are just a part of a dog’s everyday life. Unfortunately, however, many dog owners do not pay enough attention to the..
It is a big mistake to think that puppies do not need any education yet and after moving into their new home they can do what they want for a few weeks. Because young dogs learn much faster than their older conspecifics. For this reason you should start training your dog as early as possible. In..
