Published on Friday, April 2, 2010 by katherine By Jay, from The Depp Effect Every year, thousands of greyhounds retire from racing.  Luckily for them, more and more people are realizing what great pets they can make. The most cat-like of all dog breeds, these are easy dogs to care for.  They are sprinters with only a short burst of energy at their disposal, so they don’t need hours of walking - twenty ...

Published on Wednesday, August 26, 2009 by katherine Dogs can’t think, correct?  WRONG.  You always knew it, but now there is proof.  Psychologist Stanley Coren has been researching dogs and their behavior, concluding that they are capable of learning words.  One hundred and sixty five, as a matter of fact!  Coren tested dogs with a modified version of a test used to measure language abilities in children.  N...

Published on Saturday, May 9, 2009 by admin West Highland White Terrier The West Highland White Terrier is a small and energetic dog. He is friendly and absolutely loves attention. This breed is not a good apartment dog. They may bark, and although small, require a good amount of exercise. The West Highland Terrier can be dog aggressive. Training Your West Highland White Terrier can be stubborn, so...

Published on Saturday, May 9, 2009 by admin Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier is curious, active playful and friendly. These medium sized dogs are originally from Ireland and have been used for herding. A very sociable dog, this breed is known for it's famous, "Wheaten Greetin." If you plan to have more than one Wheaten in the family, it works well to have one of each sex. Tr...