If either mom or dad has all dominant genes, the puppy will take up their traits and resemblance. If one of the parents has all recessive genes, the likelihood of the puppy resembling either parent is 50-50. It may be challenging to distinguish two puppies from the same litter in a lineup or to determine … Read more
Dogs have a special chemistry with humans and often form an attachment relationship with their caregivers, so it’s not surprising that they may feel anxious or experience stress when separated from them. It may seem like younger dogs are more vulnerable to stress and fear, but the opposite is actually true. When it comes to … Read more
A new puppy is similar to a baby in many ways, especially if you’ve never had one or it’s been a while. When a puppy won’t settle, barks or cries nonstop, or won’t give you a moment of peace, it can be very stressful, lead to conflict in the home, and even lead to a … Read more
Pig’s Ears for Puppies It is not recommended that puppies are given pig ears. This is because the high fat content may lead to gastrointestinal upsets, such as vomiting, diarrhoea and gut discomfort. The digestive system and general health of the dog, the dog’s chewing habits, and the source of the pig ears themselves are … Read more
In their first few weeks of life (when they’re still nursing, before you adopt them) puppies gain weight every single day, and typically double their weight in the first 1-2 weeks! After that, growth rates depend on a lot of different factors. One important factor is breed. If your puppy is underweight or not developing … Read more
While a dog will not necessarily forgive you, he will simply let go of what happened. As the feelings of guilt rush through your system, he will have moved on. If you show him affection once more, he will wag his tail, jump all over you, and pet you like nothing ever happened. We’ve all … Read more
Recombination is random Similarly, puppies from the same litter can also have different coat lengths, ear floppiness, and grow to different sizes. Recombination can even go as far as to explain littermates inheriting different percentages of breeds. There is always the temptation to take more than one puppy from a litter because puppies are so … Read more
Puppies’ breath may start to smell worse when they’re teething because adult teeth are starting to break through the gums and develop bacteria. “We can sometimes notice that their breath appears stronger or smellier when they are losing their baby teeth,” Dr. Pagan said. Puppies are absolutely adorable, with their big ears and playful personalities. … Read more
Just like us, dogs rely on proper grooming to maintain their health. Pitbulls, with their sensitive skin, especially should not be neglected in the grooming department. Not only can a lack of grooming cause your Pitbull to stink, but it can cause skin issues. With their thin coat, it’s simple to believe that grooming Pitbulls … Read more
Do Pitbulls get attached to one person? In many cases, Pitbulls do become attached to just the one person. Their chief care giver will become the focus on their world and can result in clingy behavior, and sometimes even aggression towards others. When it comes to the question of whether or not a pitbull will … Read more