Dog's stomach/lower abdomen is sagging suddenly?
With unexplainable lumps and bumps, increased appetite, bulging stomach, and loss of hair strike your canine, the cause of concern may lead to a diagnosis of Cushing's disease. Unlike typical dog ailments, Cushing's disease is quite tricky, as a pet owner is most often unaware of the onset of this condition. For example, the muscle weakness connected to Cushing's disease cause a dog to exercise less and become sluggish.
What is the best breed of dog for military families?
I know some of you suggest waiting until I am settled.. This is as settled as military life gets though..We are scheduled to be here for 3 years..then who knows after that..we are good pet owners though. We have a cat that we have had for five years now all in the military and she has traveled with us 6 times from east coast to west coast we would never leave her behind. We feel we can offer the same(a family forever) to a dog right now.
What breeds of dogs are crossed to make the "AMERICAN BULLY"...?
I just want to know what breeds are crossed to make the American bully? and why are true american pitbull terrier lovers get upset when they are crossed to make the american bullies? Is it because of the reputation the APBT has gained from the American bully? Ive also heard its because of some genetical/health problems.
Boston Terrier or French Bulldog?
I've had Boston Terriers as well as French Bulldogs for the past 20+ years and when it comes to children I ALWAYS tell people to opt for the Boston Terrier... Unless you genuinely know a great deal about dogs and behavioral training, a French Bulldog can be challenging... They're VERY people-oriented and they tend to gravitate towards one person... They're also A LOT stronger than they appear... Though they're just a tad bit larger and chestier than the BT, they can pull, shove, and pounce on kids... They can also be prone to resource-guarding - protective of food, toys, and even people... Granted, so can the BTs, but BTs just tend to be easy-going and active dogs... French Bulldogs also require special handling... They are prone to osteo / spinal problems... Not the kind of dogs that can actively run long distances, or climb over tree logs, or go up and down stairs frequently... They also need to be hoisted in a certain way and not all kids can bear that weight in the correct manner without doing damage... The well-bred Boston Terrier can be obtained from reputable breeders for under a thousand dollars... The well-bred French Bulldog costs at least 3 to 4 times that much... They're not a little more expensive, they're a lot more expensive... They're companion dogs (read about the history and why they were originally bred) and prefer the companionship of adults. They can be fine with children, but they're not intended as suitable dogs to give children... Hope this helps you in your endeavors : )