Having a 5-week old puppy is an incredibly fun experience. It’s also quite tricky and delicate as you’ll need to make sure you care for the pup in just the right way. So, raising a 5-week old puppy without a mother – what do you need to know? Here is our quick list of feeding, … Read more
Mixed dog breeds can be controversial but some just feel like they were meant to be. So, the chocolate lab Shar Pei mix – the best of both worlds or a bad combination? After all, the Shar Pei and the Labrador Retriever are two very different dog breeds. One is a lively, outgoing, and social … Read more
Some dogs just feel like a proper fit but might have some behavioral specifics that are worth noting. So, are black mouth cur lab mix puppies the right choice for you? Curs of all types are generally underappreciated as family pets even though they are the stereotypical American frontier dogs that literally helped Europeans colonize … Read more
Puppies and dogs can make all kinds of weird sounds, many of which can be puzzling. For example, what do dog hiccups sound like, and should you worry? As we know, hiccups in people are mostly harmless but are that the case with puppies too? Or can hiccups be a symptom of something unfortunate? What … Read more
Mixing two popular breeds always lead to curious results as is the case with the Labsky or Huskydor cross. So, here’s what we know about the husky lab mix full-grown size, personality, health, and more. These two breeds are similar in a lot of ways but are also quite different in a few others. So, … Read more
Dogs and bread are often a contentious mix – some dog parents are ok with it while others avoid it. So, who is right? Can dogs have rye bread or is it dangerous and unhealthy? The quick answer is that rye bread is generally ok in small doses but isn’t recommended overall. And that’s not … Read more
Labrador Retrievers are one of the most popular pets in the US and some of their crosses are getting more common too. Meet the Catahoula yellow lab mix – a beautiful and lively cross. This mix is between two great New World hunting breeds – the lab from Newfoundland and the Catahoula from Lousiana. You’d … Read more
Teething is something parents dread but is it as bad for puppies as it is for kids? And when do lab puppies lose their baby teeth and how to manage the situation? Are puppies in pain, do they chew a lot during teething? In short – what do you need to know and do when … Read more
Labrador Retrievers are notorious shedders and Beagles drop quite a bit of fur too. So, Lab Beagle mix shedding, grooming, and general care – what can you expect? Does this crossbreed match or surpass the shedding of purebred Labradors? Does it get as bad as famously bad German Shedders and Huskies? Let’s go over all … Read more
There are a lot of important things to note about the miniature Labradoodle. For example – how big does a mini Labradoodle get and why is his controversial? While Labradoodles are widely recognized as fantastic dogs and truly great pets, the mini variety of the breed is the subject of some debate. Here’s what you … Read more
