PRA was first described in the Gordon Setter in Sweden in 1911. The first breed to be involved in the United Kingdom was the Irish Setter. Subsequently there have followed reports of the disease in many other breeds of dog. The precise mode of inheritance has been proven to be a recessive gene in … Continue reading
Microchipping your dog is now compulsory for all newly registered dogs, with the exception of farm working dogs (referring to New Zealand only). This means that when you register a new dog or if your dog has being identified as dangerous, it must now be microchipped.
Microchipping ensures that if your dog is lost or stolen … Continue reading
There are different beliefs when it comes to where your dog should sleep. Some people let there dog sleep in there room while others use a crate or outside dog kennel. There is no definite right or wrong answers to where your dog should sleep however your dog should definitly have a place it … Continue reading
A scared, shy or nervous dog is not a happy dog, especially if it’s a puppy. Without good corrective training and socialisation your puppy may grow into an adult which is quite fearful. This type of dog can be quite unpredictable and cause its owners a lot of stress.
The usual background to a scared … Continue reading
