Dogs have many varying characteristics but their ears often steal the show. So, what are the 12 different types of dog ears and their unique specifics? Do they matter in any way for your choice or are all differences between …

Back issues are a common worry for Doxie owners. Hopefully, you’ll avoid the issue altogether but if you don’t, here’s what you need to know about dog spinal surgery recovery time – what to expect and what to do. Every …

If you’re lucky to ever see newborn puppies, you’ll notice that their eyes are closed. Why is that? When can puppies see clearly and when do they open their eyes? Puppy eyesight is a fascinating topic and it’s really more …

Everybody loves a cool canine world record, be it for age, speed, bite force, or strength. So, that begs the question – who is the longest wiener dog in the world? Finding the longest dachshund is actually a much harder …

Toy breeds’ small size is cute but also crucial for their health. So, here’s what we know about the toy dachshund full-grown height, weight, and more. For breeds like the toy wiener dog, this is especially important. This sub-type of …

Approximately 20% of people have some degree of altitude sickness and can’t tolerate high altitudes. Do dogs get altitude sickness or is it just people, however? And, if they do, does altitude affect dogs in the exact same way, or …

Picking a unique sub-breed dog should always be accompanied by some health research. So, here’s our quick guide to the main piebald dachshund health problems. This breed looks quite different from standard dachshunds but does this mean that it’s more …

You probably know that puppy eyes change color with time. But exactly when do dogs’ eyes change color and what causes this amazing transformation? If you’ve seen and raised enough puppies in your life, you know that this is as …

Few conditions are as disastrous and painful to deal with as dementia. Here, we’ll go over what you need to know about dementia in dogs and when to euthanize. While the condition can’t be cured, it can be treated, slowed …

Designer lapdog breeds are both cute and make for great family pets. That especially the case for the Shih Tzu and Dotson mix – the adorable Schweenie! This cross between two classic and small-sized family dog breeds has a lot …