Travelling abroad with your dog

If you are planning a trip abroad for this summer and you want to take your dog pet with you there are some things you should know before travelling with your dog in a European country:


1. You need a European Passport for your dog

2. The dog must have microchip or tattoo

3. Rabies vaccination 30 days before leaving

4. The dog must be dewormed and treated against fleas and ticks before leaving

5. Blood tests and blood results from a EU approved laboratory

You will also need a special comfortable cage suitable for your dog's size.

Dogs and cats

...So...dogs and cats are very good friends after all...

Dog and kitten ( Chayenne & Sticky)

I’ve always considered myself a dog person and in fact I’ve always had dogs since I was a child.

I adopted Chayenne almost three years ago and she is the perfect dog for our family. She is quiet, obedient and playful, almost like a sister for my son.

Two months ago I also adopted Sticky, a stray kitten and he became quickly a member of our family and a best friend for my son and Chayenne. The first week was a little difficult because Sticky needed a little time to gain trust in Chayenne, but now they sleep together, they eat and play together, like brother and sister.

So I am proud to present my two beautiful pets, dog and kitten,best friends ever.

Halloween for our pets

This Halloween we'll have a lot of fun!

As scary as it will be for our pets, they will have to wear Halloween costumes to fit perfectly in the magical set of Halloween 2009.

Choose your favorite puppy

Puppies are irresistible!

Choose your favorite puppy if you can:

Dogs are kids' best friends

Children love dogs and dogs love children.
Dogs are kids' best friends and it is a great joy to watch them play for hours.













Bye bye now. We are going to take a nap.

Why dogs shed ?

Dogs shed a lot, that's a reality.

If you have a dog you are already used to having his hair on your clothes or maybe even floating on the kitchen table.

All dogs shed, but some more than others, especially in spring and autumn.

Dogs with long curly hair shed more than other kinds of breeds.


So, why dogs shed?

Shedding is dogs' natural loss of hair that allows the growing of the new coat.
For some breeds shedding is only a seasonal process, twice a year. Other breeds, as the Dalmatians, shed all the time, all year long.

If you are looking for a dog that sheds as little as possible, here are some breeds for you: Affenpinscher, Cairn Terrier, Yorkshire Terrier, Irish Water Spaniel, Shar-Pei, Basenji, or even Lhasa Apso.

How can we help in reducing shedding?

It is impossible to avoid dogs' hair loss, but we can help reducing the shedding by brushing the dogs every day and bathing the dog twice a month. If you have a dog with long coat you can try to vacuum his hair, some dogs like it.

Adios Taco Bell Chihuahua!

Gidget, the famous Taco Bell Chihuahua died Tuesday at the age of 15.




Karen McElhatton, the owner of Gidget, reveals that the dog was with her trainer, Sue Chipperton, watching television when she began making "strange noises" and suffered a stroke.


"Yo Quiero Taco Bell" spots are very popular and funny and they debuted in September 1997.


"We enjoyed working with Gidget, and she will be missed by many," a Taco Bell spokesperson tells in a statement. "Our deepest sympathies go out to her owners and fans."

Celebrities and their dogs

Very lucky dogs, celebrity dogs live a very glamorous life just like their owners.

Great advantages of having a dog

A dog pet is not only a best friend but can also be a good "medicine" sometimes. It is well known that a dog can cheer up his owner and even though dogs can't talk, their look is worth one thousand words.


Recent studies have shown that people who live in the company of a dog have a much better circulation of blood and the glicemia and cholesterol levels are better than of those who don't have pets.

If you have a dog even the minimum of daily exercises and fresh air will be a great time to spend with your friend and will be great for your health.


Having a dog can also be a fun way of improving your social life and making new acquaintances.

Top breeds of dogs for children

Most children love dogs and want very much a puppy as a pet of their own.

Children see dogs as a friend or as a living toy, but they must be aware and to participate actively in the care and raising him.

But before you bring a dog in the house where there are children, you must take note of certain issues. The choice must be done carefully and with a lot of attention, because the dog must meet certain conditions and qualities. First of all the dog breed is very important because some dog personalities adapt better among children.

Top breeds of dogs for children


The poodle- a dog of various sizes (large, medium and small as a toy), intelligent and easy to care. Poodle dog is very playful and affectionate pet for your children.

Pug- are very playful, social, and get along great with children, considering them their brothers. As long as the children do their homework,the pug will wait patiently, and when it is time to play will respond promptly.

French Bulldog- a very loyal and quiet dog which is very easy to take care of. French bulldogs can become quickly friends with your children and they know how to behave. They even bear a little rough play and if it gets to hard for them they will just leave someplace else to sleep.

Cats and dogs

Some people are dog persons, some people are cat persons. But if you love both dogs and cats there are some things you need to know about introducing your dog to the new pet cat.

Some dogs live just fine with cats; other dogs simply cannot stand cats. That’s why you need the help of another person when you introduce the two pets, one to mediate if necessary.

The dog should be held on a loose lead. One person should watch the dog’s body language and the other should watch the cat’s. If the cat is not acting violently (raising his back, hissing) toward the dog, he can be allowed to move around freely. The dog should be rewarded if he ignores the cat.

Best dogs for hard working people

Nowadays people work more and have less free time.

If you are a hard working man or woman and you want to adopt a dog don't be discouraged by the lake of time or space because there are dog breads that can easily accommodate to your lifestyle.

Accept the food and water, dogs also need short walks for their physiological needs and at least 10-30 minutes to play and bond with their owner.

The best dog breads for hard working people are: terriers, basset hounds, Boston terriers or French Bulldogs, English Grey Hounds and even the small Teckels.

The most suitable dogs for families with children

When you decide to buy a dog it is very important to choose the right bread. This dog will become part of your family and you must consider seriously the space, time and financial resources you have for the new member of your family.

If you have children you must choose a dog bread that loves kids and will allow a little rough play.

We have a list of the most docile dog breads suitable for families with children:
Golden retriever, West Highland white terriers, Irish setter, Schnauzer, poodle, basset hound, bichon, beagle, collie and of course the French Bulldog.

The importance of choosing the right dog

I love dogs and I just can’t imagine life without the companionship of a loyal, beautiful, smart dog. All my life I raised and enjoyed the company of dogs.

When I was a child I had a smart little Papillon dog named Cora, then, after Cora died we adopted Tasha, a very playful and noisy Bichon. When I grew up and moved out with my boyfriend we wanted a more imposing dog and we adopted Twix, a beautiful Boxer. This was not such a good idea, even though we loved him very much, Twix was a big dog and a little bit crazy, he needed a lot of space cause he loved running very much. When we found out that we will have a baby we had to give away Twix to someone who had a big yard, because he kept knocking us down.

After my baby was born we did a lot of research because we realized that having a dog is wonderful, but it is very important that the dog you choose to adopt fits into your house and schedule. Otherwise life can be tough for both the owner and the dog. We finally chose to adopt a very cute French bulldog, Chayenne. She is very sociable, she loves children very much, she is very affectionate and loyal, she is the perfect dog for us and I hope she’ll live one hundred years!

Celebrity pets

They are famous and they love dogs, so they have all our admiration.

1. The most famous celebrity pet is of course Tinkerbell, the cute Chihuahua of Paris Hilton. And I say very famous because the cute little Tinkerbell is always in the spot lights and he's very spoiled. He has his own wardrobe and a diamond collar.

2. Jessica Biel has a beautiful pitbull named Tina. Beautiful and courageous!

3. Jennifer Aniston and her Welsh corgi-terrier mix, Norman, often take long walks on the beach of Malibu. They even posed together for Elle magazine.

Extra-care for older dogs

Old dogs, as well as old people, need extra care and attention.
For dogs old age begins at 7 years for the big dogs, and at 10 years for the small dogs.
Dogs slow down with age, they exercise less, their hair gets grizzled, and sometimes they become grumpier. Older dogs need your understanding and compassion.
If you have a wonderful dog companion that reached the age of seven you should take it to the vet for a full examination. The vet might start a “senior care” program.
You should also change and control the food you give to your older dog. Older dogs tend to become obese and this is not at all good for their health. So control their portions and start a senior diet, with more soft food because their teeth might be more fragile.
Be very tolerant to your older dog.
Dogs are such good and loyal friends and we owe them a beautiful old age.