dog breed health

As with any purebred dog, it is best to begin your search for a Mastiff puppy by visiting at least three reputable breeders. This way, you will have the opportunity to look closely at the living conditions, as well as the interaction…

In spite of being one of the smaller dogs and considered a toy breed, the Maltese is a generally healthy animal that may live as long as 15 years or more. There are a few things that owners can do to help this energetic little pet live a…

If purchased from a good breeder and given the proper diet with exercise, the Lhasa Apso is a healthy breed. However, like any breed of dog, the Lhasa Apso does have some health considerations. For starters, this particular breed is bred to…

The Great Pyrenees can be a wonderful pet in the right situation, but this breed will need a lot of room to move around since it is one of the larger dogs. A large, fenced yard would be ideal to give the Pyrenees enough exercise to keep it…

The Great Dane is not a breed that will live an exceptionally long life, with 10 years being about the average. However, some Great Danes have lived to be 12 or 13 years old. One of the keys to getting a good start with your pet is to…

Just about every owner of a well-bred Golden Retriever has discovered the friendly, loving character of this breed that originated in England and Scotland. By taking a healthy puppy and giving it plenty of quality food and a lot of…

German Shorthaired Pointer owners have a strong network of information about the health needs and special requirements of this very popular hunting/competition breed. Most owners can depend on an intelligent, active, and healthy dog that…

For many years, the German Shepherd has been one of the most popular dog breeds, as a family pet, a companion to those with physical limitations, and as a working dog in law enforcement. Generally, a strong, active, and healthy dog, the…

If there is a good place to begin with the discussion of health for purebred dogs, including the English Springer Spaniel, it would be with choosing a breeder that you know will have healthy, well-socialized puppies. This one factor can…

The Doberman is a very recognizable dog. Unfortunately, many people have a false sense of this particular breed. Originally bred in the 1800s as a guard dog and watchdog, the Doberman Pinscher is actually a very likable, friendly animal and…