Have you just brought home a new puppy? There is no doubt that this is a very exciting time for you and your family. However, you need to remember that the first few days are also important in terms of getting the new member of your household accustomed to the home environment, setting up a routine with its daily grooming, playtime, food habits, walks in the park to relieve itself, and establishing limits by showing them their space in the house.

Millions of dogs are abandoned in animal shelters every year. Shelters open their doors to sick and rescued dogs. Committed volunteers and dog lovers associated with these shelters do their best to care for these pooches. Their biggest task, or rather their greatest challenge, is to find people who are willing to adopt these dogs and give them a new home.

A cousin of the original English Bulldog, the French Bulldog or the Frenchie as they are also known, is a small breed of muscular dogs originally used for bull baiting in England. The transformation from a sporting breed to a companion dog happened when the Bulldogs and local ratters were cross-bred by workers who moved from England to France after the Industrial Revolution.

Have you ever wondered about the genetic makeup of your dog? Why is his fur in an odd pattern? Or why does your dog tilt her head before barking? You may dismiss these as odd quirks of your pet, but often it is their genetic makeup that gives them those little weird habits.

German Shepherds are medium to large sized dogs, which are largely used as working dogs. They were originally bred for herding sheep, but due to their intelligence and obedience they are used for a variety of other purposes. As they do a lot of hard work they need to have a proper diet.

Congratulations on deciding to bring home a Yorkshire Terrier. Yorkshire Terriers, or more lovingly referred to as Yorkies, are adorable, feisty, friendly and loving companions. They are extremely popular in the United States and are available for sale at many pup stores and local breeders. When you are planning on bringing home a puppy, it is extremely important that you choose a good breeder.