If dogs constantly walk around the house restlessly, this can be a sign of excess energy, stress, anxiety or longing. In some cases, dogs also wander at night because they suffer from dementia, arthritis, or gastric torsion. Occasional and brief…
If dogs suddenly get a hard stomach, it could be a sign of stomach upset, flatulence or internal bleeding. In individual cases, this can also be caused by peritonitis, a roundworm infection or even a stomach tumor. There is usually…
Most dogs start howling like wolves because of loneliness, fear or stress. Sometimes it is also a response to a noise, a warning or even an indication of pain or an underlying illness. Incidentally, the reasons for howling in dogs…
If you compare white breeds with black ones, you will notice that there are far fewer black small dogs than white ones. They are therefore comparatively rare. There is also the so-called “black dog syndrome”. This phenomenon describes the fact…
Many dog breeds are known for making strange noises on a regular basis. Here you will find a list of the 12 most common sounds and their meaning. In most cases, the following sounds are completely normal and harmless. In…
If dogs breathe quickly with their mouths closed, this is usually due to narrowed nostrils in certain breeds. Under certain circumstances, anemia, onion poisoning, allergies, bronchitis or even heart failure can also be behind it. When you breathe quickly, doctors…
If dogs have dry and crusty noses, it is usually due to the weather or age. In individual cases, allergies, autoimmune diseases, dehydration, distemper, a nasal infection or other illnesses can also be responsible. Below you will find a list…
Hunting dogs come in all colors and coat lengths. However, the following 37 breeds are exclusively brown: #1 Chesapeake Bay Retriever#2 Boykin Spaniel#3 American Water Spaniel#4 Pharaoh Hound#5 Redbone Coonhound#6 Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever#7 Short-Haired Hungarian Pointer#8 Pudelpointer#9 Bavarian…
Dogs are still genetically very closely related to wolves. However, there are some dog breeds that are even significantly larger than their ancestors. In addition to race, nutrition and genetics also play a role. This explains why two four-legged friends…
If dogs have swollen teats, it is usually a sign of pregnancy or hormonal fluctuations. Under certain circumstances, it can also indicate inflammation of the mammary glands, allergies, injuries, cysts or anemia. In practice, such swellings occur much more frequently…