http://www.big-dog-clothing.com Dog Clothing, Toys, Supplies and Training Tips for Your Pet! Thu, 28 Jan 2010 19:24:37 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en German Shepherds love their families and are very loyal and protective, which makes them popular choices. They are very eager and alert. They have a high capacity for learning, are obedient and cheerful and are eager to please. German Shepherds should not be left alone for long periods of time. They ... http://www.big-dog-clothing.com/german-shepherds/german-shepherd-puppy-training-tips/ Going to the lake with your dog and wondering if you should get them a life jacket to go on the boat with the family? Good idea. Basset Hounds and English Bulldogs, which are heavy dogs with short legs, are definitely not built for swimming. Also, the tiny dogs would not ... http://www.big-dog-clothing.com/dog-life-jackets/which-dogs-cant-swim/ The American Kennel Club have released their 2009 registration statistics, which reveals the top ten most popular dog breeds in the United States. The Labrador retriever took the title as the most popular pup in America for the 19th year in a row. The Yorkshire terrier was knocked out of the ... http://www.big-dog-clothing.com/dog-news/akcs-names-10-most-popular-dogs-in-america/ Boxer dogs can follow instructions like "sit" and "come" when the still quite young. When you give them these commands early on, you make it easier on yourself to discipline it and form an bond. There are common guidelines and fundamental rules that should be followed so your boxer ... http://www.big-dog-clothing.com/dog-training-tips/boxer-tips-getting-a-boxer-puppy/ 1. Off Leash - Eukanuba’s “Off Leash” app locates the five nearest to your location and provides driving directions to get there. 2. Cesar Says - The “Cesar Says” Dog Whisperer app offers sound bites from the famous pack leader, while a tap or shake of the phone will generate Millan’s ... http://www.big-dog-clothing.com/dog-tips/best-iphone-apps-for-dog-lovers/ Vaccinate your Bernese mountain dog when you first get him and make sure he gets yearly booster vaccinations to maintain immunity to diseases. Also worm your adult dog every three months and consult your veterinarian about flea-control products. Feed your Bernese mountain dog high-grade dog food. The first ingredient should be ... http://www.big-dog-clothing.com/bernese-mountain-dogs/bernese-mountain-dog-care-and-feeding/ Cockapoo – a cross between a cocker spaniel and a poodle. An intelligent, low shedding small breed and great for families. Labradoodle – a cross between a Labrador retriever and a Standard Poodle. Porkie – a cross between a Pug and a Yorkie. Heartier than the standard Yorkie with longer hair ... http://www.big-dog-clothing.com/cross-breeds/popular-cross-breed-designer-dogs/ What is a Daisy dog? The Daisy Dog is not a purebred dog. It is a cross between the Bichon Frise, a Poodle and a Shih-Tzu. The best way to determine the temperament of a mixed breed Daisy Dog is to look up all breeds in the cross and know ... http://www.big-dog-clothing.com/daisy-dogs/getting-a-daisy-dog/ The Bichon Frise is considered a healthy breed. With an average life expectancy of 14 to 16 years, some Bichon Frise can live to be as old as 18. According to the Bichon Frisé Club of America, the oldest reported Bichon recently died of natural causes at the age ... http://www.big-dog-clothing.com/bichon-frise/bichon-frise-puppies-health/ Whippets are not the most obedient class of dogs. They are occasionally accused of being stupid and spiteful but this is simply not true: they were bred over the centuries to hunt independently and they retain an attitude of free thinkers. Like any other dog they can be trained but they ... http://www.big-dog-clothing.com/whippets/training-whippet-puppies/