Dog Blog

Tuesday, January 26, 2010

Until now, there is still talk whether or not a dog has emotions. But it seems that a dog having them is more accepted now as it was before. Dogs show that they are happy to see their owner come home by showing excitement, wagging its tail, and pouncing on them as they step through the doorway. If scolded, they seem to manifest guilt by withdrawal and showing maybe signs of shame. So if a dog can feel happy, excited and guilt, then most surely they should feel depression.

What are the causes and signs of dog depression?


Tuesday, January 19, 2010

A little girl asked her Mom, 'Mom, may I take the dog for a walk around the block?'

Mom replies, 'No, because she is in heat.'

'What's that mean?' asked the child.

'Go ask your father. I think he's in the garage.'

The little girl goes to the garage and says, 'Dad, may I take Belle for a walk around the block? I asked Mom, but she said the dog was in heat, and to come to you.'

Dad said, 'Bring Belle over here.' He took a rag, soaked it with gasoline, And scrubbed the dog's backside with it to disguise the scent, and said 'OK, you can go now, but keep Belle on the leash and Only go one time round the block.' The little girl left and returned a few minutes later with no dog on the leash.

dog & little girl

Surprised, Dad asked, 'Where's Belle?' (YOU'RE GONNA LOVE THIS!!!)

The little girl said, 'She ran out of gas about halfway down the block,
So another dog is pushing her home.'

Tuesday, December 29, 2009

I know Christmas is over... although I still have the warm Christmas spirit. I hope you had a wonderful Christmas too.

Here is one photo I must share with you. He is so cute with this hat. :)
Christmas Puppy

Monday, November 23, 2009

Euro Puppy offers $100 Coupon for families who would like to take home a puppy for this Holiday Season.

We offer the coupon to help families and singles in these though economic times and discourage people to make impulse buying decisions.

Puppy Coupon for Christmas 2009


Euro Puppy promotes responsible dog breeding and ownership. Hence we offer socialized, excellent quality puppies raised in loving families. We provide a lot of useful information for "to be dog owners" on our website and in our blog. We encourage our visitors to read customer testimonials and speak to our existing customers. Find out how the adopting process works and what it means to have a dog in your day to day life.

Happy Holidays!

Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Finding the breed of dog you would like and having it join you in Qatar has always been a little tricky. However, Euro Puppy has always been able to assist and make dreams come true as can be seen on this cute video.

Coco with his new family in Qatar.


Often a local vet service in Doha is used to help make the process even more simple as an import permit is needed. Doha Veterinary and the Qatar Veterinary Centre are just two that have professionally helped our customers before.

Thursday, November 12, 2009


Purchasing a Mini Bulldog is not an easy feat for anyone’s pocket. Reputable breeders pin a price tag anywhere from $2,950 to $3,450. But before one jumps to making decisions simply based on price, here are some facts to help in making an educated and informed choice.

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1) Obedience: The loyalty and obedience of the Mini bulldog is absolute and is not attained due to force or an uber-authoritative owner but due to their need to please them. They will promptly follow instructions and will stick by them.

2) Social behavior: Social environments such as gatherings are not ruined by incessant barking for they can be excited and not be rambunctious at the same time. Even bringing them to the office should not cause any problems for they can just rest and snuggle at the owners legs for the whole day.

3) Portability: Having a Mini Bulldog around or taking it around with family on trips is not a herculean task like trying to control a Tibetan Mastiff. Weighing between 20 to 40 pounds and 12 to 14 inches in height and 17 to 24 inches in length, they are “take everywhere-anywhere” companions. These dogs want to be with their owners and that is the only motivation needed.

4) Grooming: a Mini bulldog doesn’t require any professional grooming help at all. They hardly shed and owners can do a much better job by themselves. Brushing not only removes dead hair and spreads the natural oils for a shiny coat, but the whole routine actual brings the canine and owner closer as they can take comfort knowing that safety and genuine care is given.

5) The Health Factor: A very important fact prospective owners should bear in mind is that the Mini bulldog was bred with not just to reduce their size but more importantly reduce if not eliminate major health concerns of the larger version such as defective organs, hip dysplasia, gassiness and a short life span. Bulldogs have an average of 8 years but the Mini Bulldog can definitely hit the double digits.

Thursday, October 22, 2009

Being very portable, easily adaptable to different climates and more affordable in maintenance, it is no wonder that small breed dogs are growing in popularity. Noted for being lively and energetic, they make terrific pets for apartments and are comfort dogs as well. People living alone or the elderly feel better with them around. The following small dogs are popular for their uniqueness.

Dachshund
Dachshunds or “Weiner dogs”: They are fearless and loyal.


Shih_Tzu
Shih Tzu’s’: Lion appearance demands attention and respect


Yorkshire_Terrier
Yorkshire terriers: Crave for owner’s company and are known to be jealous.


Pug
Pugs: Sweet and huggable


Chihuahua
Chihuahuas: Charismatic and have big hearts.


Smaller dogs tend to have a longer life expectancy and not subjected to health concerns of big dogs such as hip dysplasia or arthritis. However keep in mind that smaller dogs don’t mean smaller responsibilities. They still need attention, love and visits to your local veterinarian.


The bloodline of a dog is a tale of its lineage. Like a family tree, it shows what other dogs have come before it and what has contributed to its present genetic make-up. There are two ways of viewing bloodlines to be aware of: one that is formed based on the breeder’s signature of careful standard and the other bloodline is based on detailed traits that a family of animals may contain.


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For responsible breeders, looking at the bloodline is important in the breeding process. This is in order to determine if there are any genetic defects, behavior potentials, health concerns or medical history that may be detrimental for the dog and where it came in and how to minimize it. It gives a whole image of the dog and its construction over time. Many breeders and owners look for dogs that have a champion bloodline. This means that it is from a generation that had received the most points for meeting the standards given by International Kennel Clubs. Appearances are not only the way to view dogs, but its lineage can also be considered.


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If you really cared about the breed of dog you own, then learn the basics of that breed. Don’t rely on description of how the dog looks but know and understand the bloodline. Since description or colors of dogs don’t ensure that the dog is in fact a Pit Bull to start with and based on the very picture of the fake bloodlines, there is a high probability that they are not. You must understand that A Bloodline is based on traits and based on selective process. Every breeder has its own process and every family has its own as well. So ask them; what are the traits that their bloodline bears? Ask your breeder something that you don’t know.


Monday, August 24, 2009

The normal body temperature for a dog is 101.2 degrees Fahrenheit or 38.4 degrees Celsius.

Dog's body temperature


Friday, July 24, 2009

bulldog
"Bulldogs are adorable, with faces like toads that have been sat on." - Colette

Chihuahua
"I spilled spot remover on my dog. He's gone now." - Steven Wright