Dog Guidance Blog

Some basic information provided by Al about Chihuahua Teacup puppies.
Chihuahua Teacup Puppies - Getting Started Right

Chihuahua teacup puppies are the extra small Chihuahuas. There is no minimum size of breed standard Chihuahuas. So many people like the extra small little version of the Chihuahua. Do always remember that any Chihuahua dog is very small. Extra [...]

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Just about every city and town across the nation has animal shelters, where you can choose a loving, caring pet that needs a new home. These dog adoption centers may benefit non-profit pet service organizations like the Humane Society, or they may be private non-profits that rescue specific breeds. All of these centers have one [...]

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Pet apparel is available for the discerning and protection concerned pet owner, an array of fashionable raiment is available for your much loved puppy.
Signs of the times are apparent when considering what type of pet apparel your pet needs. There is fashionista apparel that is made for fancy dressing, usually coordinating a pets outfit with [...]

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Phil has written an article that provides his top 10 costumes for dogs to wear during the upcoming Halloween. Why not get your dog involved into the spirit of Halloween this year? 
Top 10 Dog Halloween Costumes
By Phil Sikes
At Halloween, kids aren’t the only ones who get to dress up and enjoy treats. Hundreds of dog [...]

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By Marcus Peterson 
Hunting is an exciting sport for many people. The hunted animals are called game animals. Hunting dogs are used to assist human beings in hunting. Dogs are trained rather easily, and this trait makes them good companions for a hunter.
Some breeds are specially developed and trained for the purpose of hunting. In [...]

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By Hillary Kuenn 
Naming the family puppy can be a difficult task. There are many resources to help out with ideas and brainstorming, but in the end, a name that really fits your dog is hard to find in a book. The Internet provides a wide variety of searchable databases with thousands of names for dogs [...]

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Puppies look cute, but they should not be bought without doing some basic health checks first. Below is a list of things you should check upon before buying a puppy.
You should be able to pick up the puppy without it whimpering or showing signs of distress. Check the ears for lice. The nose of a [...]

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When a show-quality dog is purchased, there should always be a written contract between the buyer and seller. The problem in buying your first show dog is that you often do not have enough information to know what must be included in the contract. The following issues must be addressed:
1. Request a health provision that [...]

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Before buying a new dog you will need to decide whether you want to buy a male or a female dog.  If you are considering breeding your puppy, entering him in field trials, or conformation showing, gender has more implications.  Typically, the female is slightly smaller, more gentle, and less aggressive than the male.  She is [...]

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