Of all dog breeds worldwide, the Rottweiler is currently in 8th place when it comes to popularity. For this reason they are often crossed with other breeds. What exactly Rottweiler mixes look like depends not only on the other breed,…
Dogs can have a wide variety of ear shapes. The following 61 dog breeds are known for their pointed ears: #1 American Akita#2 Norwegian Lundehund#3 Australian Cattle Dog#4 Finnish Lapphund#5 Xoloitzcuintli#6 Shiba Inu#7 Siberian Husky#8 Malinois#9 Podengo Português#10 Australian Kelpie#11…
Police dog breeds are dogs that are bred specifically for police use. Almost all of these four-legged friends have the following characteristics in common: Easily trainable Very loyal Above average strength Love work Good nose [1] Normally, police dogs are…
If dogs smell like rot from their mouths, it's usually caused by certain bacteria. Typical triggers are dental problems, a nose infection, certain eating disorders, inflamed airways or even an oral cavity tumor. According to surveys, a whopping 74% of…
If dogs breathe very quickly while sleeping, it may be due to narrowed nostrils or their young age. However, poisoning, anemia, asthma, sleep apnea or even heart failure may also be behind it. Doctors refer to this as “tachypnea”. This…
If dogs breathe strangely, it could be a sign of asthma, anemia or bronchitis. In individual cases, this can also be due to allergies, heart failure, brachycephalic syndrome, poisoning or even respiratory diseases. There is usually only cause for concern…
Dogs are usually hairy all over their bodies. However, there are also dogs that are born without fur. This includes: #1 Peruvian Hairless Dog #2 Xoloitzcuintli #3 Jonangi #4 Hairless Khala #5 Ecuadorian Hairless Dog #6 Abyssinian Sand Terrier #7…
When dogs let their tails hang, it is usually due to a water tail or severe fear. Under certain circumstances, it can also be an indication of a broken tail, submissive behavior, a sprain, severe stress or even back pain.…
If a dog's eye is swollen, it is usually due to inflammation or allergies. In individual cases it can also indicate a rolled eyelid, a prolapsed nictitating gland, glaucoma, a corneal ulcer or even a tumor. If the swelling is…
When dogs are restless at night, it is usually due to a lack of exercise, their guarding and guarding instincts, or an unpleasant temperature. More rarely, it can also indicate longings, poor eyesight or even existing illnesses. In most cases,…