There are many attractive and popular purebred dog breeds registered by the American Kennel Club (AKC). The AKC registered the Bichon Frise, which in French loosely translates to curly lap dog, in 1973. Prior to the breed becoming popular in America, both the French and the Spanish loved it. The breed descended from a blend of poodle, Barbet, and white lap dog found in the Mediterranean region as far back as 600 B.C. Originally called the Barbichon, the breed accompanied Spanish sailors on trade missions. The dogs were loved for their intelligent, friendly and outgoing dispositions.

The growing popularity of beagles has opened a vast market to fill that leaves honest beagle breeders struggling to keep up. This unanswered demand for these sweet little dogs has opened the doors for dishonest beagle breeders who produce puppies en masse for pet stores around the country. Even pet storeowners who take the initiative to attempt to investigate the breeders, from whom they get their pups, are often duped into buying animals that are less than exceptional.

Everyone loves treats, and as you know, your dog is certainly no exception! Any responsible dog owner should be well aware that dog treats are much more than a tasty morsel to your dog; they are key tools for training.

Once in a while your dog deserves a treat, so they know you appreciate them. How are you supposed to spoil your pet, without resorting to items such as pricey grades of steak or hard to get venison?

Imagine a world where toys were part of daily life - welcome to your dog's world. Toys are very important for dogs - to stave off boredom, to foster self-amusement, to have ownership of something and to stimulate mentally.

Honest Kitchen has come up with some innovative doggie treat ideas, from the wonderfully-named Smooches, which are wholesome, natural dog cookies and Nuzzles, an evolution of one of the best selling varieties of Smooches, the luxuriously sinful Duck and Cherry.

How can you train your dog with a DVD? Can you begin training an adorable little puppy when it's still quite young and somehow have a well-trained dog after a while? Or if your dog is older, could you teach it to sit, to stay, to come, to lie down, and to walk on a loose leash?

We have all experienced this at one point in time or another. A dog that barks almost 24/7 and doesn't seem to have any end in sight. What makes this scenario even worse is when you are the owner of the dog. You feel worried and even annoyed by all the noise yet you have no clue how to stop a barking dog on your own.

Getting a new puppy can be an exhilarating experience for the entire family. But with this new pet comes a lot of hard work and responsibility. Your new puppy is cute and cuddly now but in only a few short months, it will be much larger and have picked up a few habits, good or bad.

Your dog is your best friend, right? You care enough about your best friend to ensure they are eating what's good for their health.

Pets are more than working dogs; theyre part of the family. Most people consider their pets to be their best friends and wonderful playmates. This is why feeding your beloved canine with premium food clearly demonstrates pure committed care, rather than placing several bulky dog portraits above the mantelpiece.

Many may believe the crisis is over when they’ve gotten rid of every single flea on the family mut. Little do they know that a army of fleas are still around, ready and waiting to swarm in on their dog the next opportunity they get. Recognize that eliminating dog fleas doesn’t cease with getting rid of the ones on your dog.