Protection dogs are dogs that are specifically trained to protect a person or property. They are also colloquially referred to as guard dogs. In practice, however, there are clear differences. A guard dog is primarily there to raise the alarm…
Dogs can get blackheads just like people. In most cases it is caused by the pores becoming clogged due to increased sebum production. This is particularly common in bitches around the teats, back and stomach. Doctors also refer to blackheads…
A short cat hump is part of the daily stretching exercises for some dog breeds. A long or permanent hump, on the other hand, usually indicates illness. This is especially true if your dog walks strangely, shakes or convulses. Here…
In most cases, dogs shake in their sleep due to cold, fear or stress. In exceptional cases, this can also be caused by poisoning, pain or even illness. However, there are usually other symptoms as well. There are also some…
According to current statistics, the Golden Retriever is the third most popular breed in the world. For this reason, it is often crossed with other dogs. Golden Retriever mixes therefore retain some of their characteristics: They are very trusting towards…
If dogs wheeze strangely, this can indicate existing illnesses or injuries to the respiratory tract. This is especially true if breathing is unusually fast, loud, labored or even irregular. Depending on the cause, there are usually other pathological symptoms that…
Dogs come in a variety of sizes. Here you will find a list of all 35 toy dog breeds with pictures and a short description: #1 Havanese #2 Scottish Terriers #3 Welsh Corgi Cardigan #4 Skye Terrier #5 Norwich Terriers…
When dogs hum, it is usually an expression of joy or a sign of frustration. In individual cases, however, it can also indicate a lack of attention, lack of exercise, arthritis, dementia or even poisoning. In addition, guard dogs in…
If dogs suddenly start to growl when being petted, it can indicate fear, joy or sensitive areas. Sometimes the growl is a cry for help because the dog is suffering from an ear infection or other illness and pain. Many…
If dogs constantly scratch their ears, then in 8 out of 10 cases a bacterial ear infection is responsible. In individual cases, itching in the ear can also be due to fungal infections, ear mites, allergies or other skin and…