First off...I'm not trying to start some hot topic here...just wondering if someone more knowledgeable than myself can answer a question. Everyone stay civil please! Someone I know was ranting about how the AKC (maybe CKC too?) is breeding the herding instinct out of the herding breeds. Their ... more >>

I've never had a golden retriever, but I just love them. Also smooth-coated collies. I love the appearances of dalmations and irish setters, but suspect they have too much energy for me. I also love labradors and border collies, but I have a lab/border collie mix, so I count that as ... more >>

A guy at my work is looking for a Siberian Husky to rescue. He even said he would be willing to foster!!!!If anyone knows of any rescues or info I can pass on to him, or rescues in and around the Calgary area that have Siberian Husky's that would be great.I have already done the whole ... more >>

Hi all, my rottweiler mommy ate one of her pups, it was the runt, why?This distresses me greatly, now we have 10 left, will she eat more?oh what to ... more >>

Hi everyone! Haven't been here in a bit. I have been enjoying the company of our newest addition. We have adopted a Seal Point Siamese named Ismaelle. She is 9. We are so lucky to have her, she has a great personality and temperament! It's funny, a lot of people thought it was crazy to get a ... more >>

Hey everyone, a girl I work with is looking to rescue or adopt 2 ferrets. She has one ferret, but feels that she should have a ferret friend to play and grow with. Does anyone know where she can get one.. besides a pet store? We are in Kitchener-Waterloo area. ... more >>

Hi, we have a chocolate lab puppy that is 3 months old. He is our family pet and I chose the breed due to their reliability with children.I know they are not a guard dog, but I was very curious. As an adult dog, if I or one of the children were being attacked would he not defend us? Would he ... more >>

My brother is getting intersted in getting a dog, and I'm on the lookout for a good breed.He would want a dog that does not require too much care (ie no/very little grooming), but can ride on his quad with him. I can see him building a little dog box on the back for it to sit in. So a medium ... more >>

I'm looking for ANY info people would like to contribute. Temperment, size, grooming, hereditary problems, ... more >>

Someone help! The adoption kennel I adopted my puppy from states that she is a Bernese Mountain Dog-Rottweiler mix. I just don't see it. Any suggestions. Sorry for the unclear picture. Her colors are chocolate brown/tan markings, medium length hair. I thought Rottweiler-Lab mix, but all I ... more >>

Hi all,I do not have a dog at this time, however, I have been researching for a few months now and will continue over the course of the year.I found this website on NS Duck Tolling Retrivers, is it a good breeder?I think these dogs are beautiful and based on what I've read, are great family ... more >>

Hi. My hubbies friend has a Pom that he has been looking to breed. We recently moved to town, and also have a Pom. I have never done this before, and I am looking for advice. If I should, how to go about it. Things like that. Any ... more >>

after reading through this article and knowing these people sell to local pet stores just kills me. I know two of them sell ... more >>

HI i have a 1 year old min schnauzer she is pg and her due date is the 11th of feb and her temp is down today but i also noticed that when she went to the bathroom her poop is like jelly kinda yellow.is this normal ? ... more >>

I've been doing alot of reading, and on Realpitbull.com and workingbulls.com they talk about responsibility and not letting your dog offleash anywhere, because if it does happen to get into a fight your dog will undoubtedly win -- which is obviously a sad case for everyone. I have let my dog ... more >>

Someone asked me this question recently - Can anyone suggest a few dog breeds that require as little exercise as possible?...and can be left for a few hours a day while at work.Thanks ... more >>

Ok, so we know what a good breeder and a bad breeder are, but how do we find good breeders? I mean, if they're not on the web, how do you locate them? Specifically, I'm looking for a Dachs breeder in either Qc or Ontario, but I'm only coming up with horrible ones that have new litters every other ... more >>

Hi I'm new here and just found thi site by chance. I have two beautiful Golden Retrievers. My boy is one and half years old. Since he was about 8 months his front left paw shakes. and he limps especially when its bad weather he does not seem to have to much trouble getting around. I did have him ... more >>

I got a Persian from a shelter a week and a half ago. He's four years old and all full of matts. I've tried my best trying to shave some of them out and working slowly at others but the problem is he hates being brushed out. Even when I gently brush a spot on him that's not matted. It seems ... more >>

Someone in my Freecycle group has asked for a recommendation on books about caring for Pitbulls - nutrition, general health I guess. Apparently her husband in Cuba has recently aquired a Pit. Websites would also be helpful I ... more >>

Here is our newest family member Precious. We adopted her from the SPCA and they told us she is between 1 and 2 years old. I'm guessing that she's barely a year old. She had a litter of puppies that were just weaned and already has her appointment to be spayed. No accidents like that on my ... more >>

Hi,I have a 5 month old puupy that is German shepherd x Maremma. I've been doing quite a bit of reading on Maremmas and was just wondering if anyone out there happens to know anyone or have one themselves. My dog, Toby, is extremely independent thinking I guess you could say. I have a problem ... more >>

Hey everyone! I'm a long time reader and first time poster. I've had lots of fun lately looking at other members posting pics of their dogs and having others guess their breed. Well, my Haley is a mutt to the extreme. The Humane Society gave a few ideas in her paperwork, but I'm constantly ... more >>

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When I saw this on petfinders I thought no way thats a black lab. We actually went up to visit him today and sure enough hes a spaniel, chihuahua cross but he looks like a mini lab. Unfortunately hes a boy and not good with kids, but he is a ... more >>