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Recently, a few dog food products have been recalled because they contained fillers that were thought to be harmful to dogs. Even products that were not recalled contained some form of preservative and the quality of the ingredients is never clear to the dog owner. Certainly there is no substitute for healthy, fresh, carefully selected foods in any diet, be it human or canine. Preservatives, artificial colorings and artificial flavorings are a cause for concern, and pet owners should be aware that these types of ingredients along with other fillers appear in most commercially prepared pet foods.

Siberian Huskies have lived so long with mankind, that they are very human in their reasoning and personalities. They are extremely intelligent, problem-solving dogs that are quieter and more serious than other dog breeds. They still feel the pull of the wild strongly, and are apt to often be distracted or seem to be ignoring you. These are not dogs that will fall all over you lovingly at first sight. They will probably not be very impressed by you during your first meeting. You have to earn the love of a Siberian Husky.

The history of the American Bulldog begins with the Old English Bulldog in Britain. Bulldogs were used to bait bulls and in other violent dog fighting competitions. When Britain passed its Cruelty to Animals Act in the 1800s, Bulldogs lost their usefulness and popularity.

Of all the breeds of dog that one can choose from, one of the favored is the Labrador. They are one of the most popular breeds of dog not only in North America but all around the world and it is really no wonder why. They are friendly, energetic and beautiful dogs. They are even great with children and make a wonderful family pet.

Pampering your precious pooch starts with nutrition. You want to know that your dog is eating the best food for his or her nutrition needs. Finding the right food can be confusing. This has inspired us to write this article. We will talk about dog food labels and review the types of food available. Finding the correct food doesn't have to be hard and the benefits are great.

The breed standard of the Labrador Retriever is not based on any actual dog. It is a theoretical ideal that no dog will likely ever reach. This breed standard is used to not only help dog show judges pick a winner in the ring, but can help you identify a Lab or Labrador cross breed in your local animal shelter. Labrador genes tend to be dominant when they mix with nearly every other breed. Knowing your rescue dog is a Labrador or part Lab can help you take care of him better.

Holistic dog food, kibble, or canned food, Which is better for my dog? This is a debate that has been going on for several years now. And it's easy for the dog owner to be confused by the conflicting claims of various dog food manufacturers. There are dog foods to promote coat growth. Some claim to support bone health, and the list just goes on and on. The good news is that this dog good is still the easiest and option for feeding your dog. But is it the best?

If you have a pet dog at your home then you should know which dog food you should feed your dog. There are hundreds of dog foods available in the market. You should be able to choose the right kind of dog food for your dog.

Have you just bought a cuddly and cute young puppy? If you are like most families you are probably very worried how to house train your new puppy. The first thing you should know is that dogs do not naturally soil where they live. In their natural environment they will do their business outside and away from their den. Your puppy's mother will have taught these good housekeeping habits to your puppy during its first few months with her.

Purebred dogs have been recognized for years by revered organizations like The American Kennel Club (AKC), which holds competitions for pure breeds. Pure breeds are defined as "of or belonging to a recognized strain established by breeding individuals of unmixed heritage over many generations." Examples of purebred dogs include the Shih Tzu and the Maltese. In addition to being two of the oldest breeds, these breeds have an established lineage or pedigree.