Choosing A Miniature Dog Breed For Your New Pet

Miniature dog breeds are very popular because their small size means they are better suited to apartments or houses with small backyards. Additionally, they are easier to control than very large dogs, and are generally cheaper to keep. They need less food and medication, though vet consultations are a standard price. Even with longer haired miniature dogs, it is easier to keep them brushed and groomed compared to their larger cousins.

Just because a dog is small, however, does not mean that they all share the same temperament or activity levels. Some of these dogs come from a background where they were used for hunting, like the miniature dachshund, and others, like the Tibetan spaniel, bark a lot. The latter would thus not be ideal for apartment living, unless you have very accommodating neighbors, or a sound proof apartment.

Small breeds that need a lot of exercise include the dachshund, the Italian greyhound, and the Australian Terrier. Breeds like the maltese, pugs, and chihuahuas will all do well exercising in a small backyard. If you do have a dog in an apartment, it is suggested that he be taken for a walk once or twice a day outside. This basically goes for all miniature dog breeds.

As far as which miniature dog breed to buy, there are many to choose from. As an owner you need to decide which will best suit your needs. Look into things such as temperament, size, and any features that will make your buying decision easier, such as coat length and care, and barking tendencies.

Here are four miniature dog breeds that you may want to check out before you make a purchasing decision.

1. The miniature bull terrier is a very playful dog that loves its’ family. It does like strangers as well though, so is not a good choice for a guard dog. They like plenty of activity, and love toys, although they have pretty strong jaws and teeth so they tend to destroy them quite quickly. Miniature bull terriers tend to want to please their masters more than their larger brothers.

2. Another dog to consider is the Lhasa apso. Lhasa’s have a distinctively beautiful long coat, and although they are lap dog size, they don’t have the need to be cuddled all the time like some other lap dogs. Like cats, they are independent and will come for attention when they want it, though they are very affectionate by nature. Lhasa’s are very loyal dogs, with a capacity for stubbornness which means they are better suited to those more experienced with handling dogs.

3. The miniature poodle is always popular. It is one of the most well behaved miniature dog breeds, and one that every dog lover should look into. Miniature poodles can grow up to 20 pounds, and stand about 15 inches in height. This breed is very intelligent and great with small children.

4. The miniature schnauzer weighs in at around 15 pounds. This miniature dog breed is affectionate, and is always up for a bit of fun. In addition, they are great for both country and city environments.

Miniature dog breeds have had quite a surge in popularity the last few years, no doubt influenced by the celebrity trend to carry them around in large handbags everywhere. Like all dogs, these too need their exercise, so a diamante studded collar and leash would no doubt be preferred than the gilded cage of a Louis vitton.

Grooming your dog

If you own a miniature schnauzer you know that the cost of having your dog groomed regularly can really add up. Did you know, however, that grooming your mini yourself is an option? With a good pair of clippers and a plan, there isn’t any reason why little Frodo can’t wind up looking as good or better as when he steps out of the grooming salon.

Here are the steps for grooming your mini:

-Purchase a professional quality grooming kit. I can’t emphasize enough how important it is to have the right tools to do the job.

Without the right tools you will end up frustrated and your dog will end up looking like a hairless Chinese Crested not exactly the look you had in mind.

-Set up a grooming station.

Ideally you will work on your dog on a raised surface so that you are not bending over. A table covered in a dog blanket works well particularly a blanket made of a canvas-type material that hair will not stick to.

-Using the grooming shears, first trim your dog’s back being sure to leave a little fringe along the belly line.

-Next, trim your dog’s tail and rear area using the shears.

-Next move to the head. Leave some typical schnauzer eyebrows, and groom the top of your dogs head with one pass down each side just in front of the ears. Continue to his neck, leaving his beard long.

-Carefully use the shears to trim your dog’s ear hair. Then, with salon-quality scissors, trim the outline of the ears.

-If your dog cooperates lay him on his side and gently trim his belly area.

-Next, with your dog standing, scissor his legs so that the fur is left long but is neatly trimmed. Do the same with his beard.

-Finally, use pet nail clippers to shorten his nails being careful not to cut too far and hit the “quick” the portion of the nail that has sensitivity.

-Last but not least, once your dog is all trimmed up, head off to the bath and give him a good shampoo and rinse using a product for pets. Afterwards, towel off your dog and give him a brush so that his new haircut will dry nicely.

All in all, it can be a rewarding and financially beneficial endeavor to learn how to groom your miniature schnauzer yourself. However, if you find the task daunting or the results less than spectacular, you can always implement an “every other” rule every other haircut will be done by you. This plan can work well, if you can let comments about your grooming ability (or lack thereof) roll off your back!

Picking the Right Dog Breed

There are several hundred dog breeds for you to choose from, so how do you choose? How can you manage to pick with dog breed is perfect for you and your family? You can start by narrowing down your choices by using our suggestions outlined below.

First, how much available space do you have for your dog? Do you live in an apartment? If so, you should rule out the larger dog breeds. Look for smaller dog breeds such as Terriers or maybe a Miniature Schnauzer.

Children are another consideration. Small dog breeds such as Chihuahuas are very small and delicate and can easily be hurt by young children. But in the same turn you don’t want a large breed dog that will end up knocking over your child and bumping into him. If this is the case, a medium dog breed would be your best option such as a Fox Terrier, Lhasa Apso or maybe even a Labrador.

Next how much exercise will your dog be able to receive? Do you have a fenced in yard that will allow your dog to get his own exercise? Some dog breeds require more exercise then others while other breeds are mild and calm and don’t require much to be happy and healthy.

And we can’t forget your dog’s grooming needs. There are some breeds that only require a half hour of grooming per week, while other breeds need grooming daily. If you don’t have the want or the time to spend grooming a dog daily, steer clear of breeds such as the Maltese. While Boston Terriers make a good choice with little grooming needs.

When you narrow down which dog breed you think will make a good fit for you and your family age is the next concern. Do you want a puppy or do you want a dog that is a couple years old and past the training stage but still young? The options are endless there are literally hundreds of different dog breeds of all different sizes, ages, colors and temperament. Take the time to do a little research so you know what you will be getting yourself into with your new loveable pet.

Dog breed: Shed

Dog lovers with allergies are always looking for that special breed of dog that will not cause an allergic reaction. Unfortunately, there are NO non-allergic dogs. All dogs can cause an allergic reaction; it has little to do with how much hair they have and more to do with their diet and how they are groomed. However, there are some breeds (in general, the female of the breed is better) which come close to being hypoallergenic and there are some breeds that are hairless or naturally don’t shed hair or shed very little. What they all have in common is they require regular grooming all year round.

ABOUT DANDER AND ALLERGIES:

Allergies are not a direct result of too much hair and even dogs with fur like human hair can cause allergies. The sebaceous glands are the culprit. Dogs, like other animals and humans, secrete an oily lubricant (sebum) through their sebaceous glands, which keeps their skin supple and their coat (hair) shiny. The allergen in the secretion causes the allergic reaction and is present in dog’s saliva and dander. As the dog ages and the skin dries, more sebum is produced and the scaly bits of dried skin are released, resulting in dander (or dandruff in humans). Be careful when buying a puppy because you might not have an immediate allergic reaction. Puppy’s skin is supple and sebum isn’t released so they have no dander, but you might eventually get an allergic reaction as they age and dander forms.

A FEW SUGGESTED BREEDS FOR ALLERGY SUFFERERS:

Basenji

Shed little or no hair, have no doggy smell and they groom themselves like cats; however, they do not do well with non-canine pets. They are energetic and easily trainable.

Bichon Frise

Shed little or no hair but must be groomed once a month. They are affectionate, intelligent and independent. They love people and children and are easily trainable.

Chinese Crested

Shed little or no hair, have no doggy odor and are not prone to ticks or fleas. They are affectionate, lovable, energetic and easily trainable. They are not barkers.

Poodle

Shed little or no hair and are intelligent and easily trainable. They have a good temperament, but if untrained, they tend to bark a lot. Also, be careful with the mixed breeds.

Schnauzer

Shed little or no hair, are great house pets and love children. They will bark and make good watchdogs and mouse catchers.

Shih Tzu

Shed little or no hair and is alert and spunky. They make good watchdogs even though they are small.

Yorkshire Terrier

Shed little or no hair, but their temperament is that of the Terrier breed. They are good watchdogs but tend to be snappish if teased or surprised. They are easy to train, but a little stubborn.

Xoloitzcuintle

Hairless breed sheds no hair and the coated breed sheds very little. They come in three sizes and are very intelligent and easily trainable.

COST:

It is difficult to find a price range for any of them without going to each breeder’s site and requesting information, but suffice it to say that pure-bred dogs will cost you several hundred to several thousand dollars, depending on the breed. You can, however, check with the Humane Society and other dog adoption shelters because it is estimated that about forty percent of all dogs in those shelters are pure-bred dogs.

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Dog breed: Miniature schnauzer

Why Miniature Schnauzers Make Great Pets

I may be biased since I have owned three miniature schnauzers, however I have to say that they are the best pets in the world! If you are considering getting a dog, I highly recommend considering the miniature schnauzer. I can give you a number of reasons why.

Hypoallergenic

Miniature schnauzers do not shed and do not cause allergic reactions in people who are usually allergic to pets. This means that your house will stay clean (no pet hair to clean up) and you don’t have to worry about having guests over with allergies. It does mean, however, that you will need to get your mini regularly groomed or “groom your schnauzer yourself.

Intelligent

If you miniature schnauzer isn’t listening to your commands, chances are good that the problem isn’t one of comprehension but stubbornness. Miniature schnauzers are highly intelligent dogs that learn commands, as well as your moods, likes and dislikes.

High Energy

Whereas the term “high energy” can sometimes mean annoying (think Jack Russell), with the miniature schnauzer it means a good reason to get some exercise. The miniature schnauzer loves to run and play although he may prefer a game of keep away to fetch. Rest assured that if you give your schnauzer a little exercise every day he will be content to sit patiently at home while you run errands.

A Good Watchdog

Although you can train your miniature schnauzer not to bark at strangers, think twice about doing so. Whereas some owners may find the schnauzer’s tendency to bark at everything that passes by the living room window a tad exasperating, for those that live alone the protection offered by a “watchdog” can be invaluable. Those pesky burglars don’t need to know that the dog behind the bark is only 20 pounds all they know is that it isn’t worth messing with a barking dog.

Your Best Friend

The miniature schnauzer really can become your best friend. Your schnauzer will always greet you with excitement when you return home. He’s rarely in a bad mood and will try to help if you are down. His needs are simple and when met he will give you all his love and devotion.

Do you think a schnauzer can’t be in your future because you want a rescue dog? Think again. There are hundreds of miniature schnauzers available through rescue organizations throughout the United States. To find your new best friend, visit www.petfinder.org.

Black Russian Terrier – Dog Breeds – Info Every Owner Should Know

We begin this article with the basic facts about the breed, then follow up with an in-depth look at their personality.

Breed group: Working

Weight: Male: 110-160, Female: 80-120 lbs

Height: Male: 26-30, Female: 25.5-28 inches

Overview
The former Russian Army is responsible for first breeding the Black Russian Terrier Red Star kennel that was controlled by the army. Some of the dogs used for the breeding of the Black Russian Terrier included the Giant Schnauzer, Rottweiler, Airedale breeds and the Russian Water Dog. These dogs were bred to withstand extreme weather conditions, and to work alone. The Russian Army needed a dog that could be used for very specific tasks such as the guarding of military installations, border troops, prison camps and police forces. The background of these dogs adds to their distrustful and dominant nature. This also makes the Black Russian Terrier very protective of their owners, and makes them brilliant watchdogs.
Temperament

This is a breed that is very courageous and alert. They are wary of strangers, and they have a very strong defensive nature which will show up at about two and a half years of age. Puppies should be handled in a firm manner to direct them in the right direction. Puppies are responsive, good-natured and very quick to learn. They are curious and will get involved in all sorts of things. When they reach adulthood, they are still very excited about children and love to play with them. The males are very fond of children, but the females are more likely to play with them. This is a dog that will seek strong contact with humans and animals. These little dogs have a strong and fair temperament. They stay away from aggressiveness with other dogs, but the males cannot live with other dominant dogs. They can however live with non-dominant or smaller dogs. The Black Russian Terrier is very easy to housebreak, and will accept the leash without training. These dogs are always ready to protect their families, and are quick to react.

Care

The Black Russian Terrier has a coat that is weatherproof, that has hard, wavy and wiry hair. These dogs also have eyebrows and a beards, and they undercoats are well developed and tight. They should be trimmed on a regular basis 2-3 times during the year, and professional grooming is essential for this breed. If the coat is soft, it should be stripped – but only then. The Black Russian Terrier should only be brushed once during the week, and excessive hair should also be removed from their ears and paws. These dogs shed very little hair, especially if brushed regularly.

Training

Black Russian Terriers enjoy their training seeing that they love to please their master. This dog will only bark when it is really necessary. Black Russian Terriers take a long time to mature, but when trained in the correct way they will not struggle with dominance. It is easy to have these dogs in the house, and they take little care. It is not ideal to have them in a kennel outside of the house as they will get too little attention and stimulation. The best virtues of this dog will be put on display if they stay in close contact with the family.

Health problems

This dog tends to have health issues such as hip and elbow dysplasia, inflammation of the outer ear canal and also the deterioration of the retina which can lead to progressive vision loss.

7 Key Steps To Adopting The Perfect Dog

A dog can be one of the most rewarding of pets, but also one of the most demanding. Selecting the right animal for you is an all-important aspect of the adoption process. One must consider a multitude of factors – ranging from living quarters to time commitments.

We all love to visualize a cute puppy playing innocently in the park. But is this the ideal pet for you? Do you have the time and patience to potty train and watch over the mischievous pup? Would an older dog better suit your lifestyle?

These questions, and many more, need to be answered before making such a critical decision. This is one time that you will be rewarded handsomely for considering all of the factors surrounding pet adoption. Remember, you owe it not only to yourself, but to your new best “friend”.

Follow these 7 Key Steps and finding the right dog for you will be “doggone” easy.

Determine the right size dog for your living arrangements and lifestyle

Your living arrangements, whether sprawling house or urban apartment, can put limitations on what breed of dog will best suit you. A large breed dog, or hyperactive breed, may not be the best choice for an apartment dweller. Even in a larger home, these types of breeds generally demand lots of exercise and play time. Are you willing to make that kind of time commitment?

Consider the right temperament for your family situation

Like people, dogs have different temperaments. Some breeds are very laid-back and don’t require a lot of maintenance, while other breeds can be very high-strung and demand lots of your attention. Certain breeds, by reputation, are not suitable for households with small children. Of course, there are always exceptions to the rule, but as a general statement, avoiding these breeds is probably prudent.

Breeds that are considered playful and child-friendly include: Golden Retrievers, Beagles, Labrador Retrievers, Bearded Collies and Miniature Schnauzers, just to name a few.

Think about the climate where your dog will live

Arctic breeds, like Samoyeds and Huskies, have relatively thick coats and will be uncomfortable in hot, humid climates. Conversely, Greyhounds and other short-haired breeds can become very cold and chilled in more frigid climates. The point is to choose a breed that is compatible with your climate. Many breeds can adapt easily with proper protection, like a dog sweater, and limited exposure to extreme conditions.

Determine the amount of time you will have available for your new dog

Dogs are normally active pets and can, in seconds, go from lounging in their favorite spot to running laps with you around the track. One thing for certain, dogs need plenty of time for exercise and play. Of course, they expect you to be right there with them, joining in the fun.

You will also need to plan time for training, feeding, walking, and grooming your dog. Be certain that you can allocate this time, because all of these items are a must to ensure the well-being of your pet.

Consider whether a male or female dog is a better fit for your family

Though both males and females make great companion pets, males can sometimes have more behavioral problems and tend to be more rambunctious than females. Females are usually easier to house train, but may be more demanding of your attention. If size is a consideration, females are generally smaller in size than their male counterparts.

Seriously consider adopting a mixed-breed dog

Mixed-breed dogs often pick up the best traits of the combined breeds and are much less prone to inherited diseases and breed-specific behavioral problems. But as puppies, they can be a bit more difficult to predict their adult look and size.

However, mixed-breed “mutts” tend to have unique personalities and are very charming. An even better reason to consider a mixed breed is that many are in need of loving homes. If adopted, they tend to show their appreciation by becoming outstanding companions and faithful friends.

Spend as much time as possible with your prospective new family “member” before adopting

There is nothing like observing a pet firsthand to get a real feel for its personality. Watch the behavior of the dog or puppy and how he responds to children or other animals.

Ask these questions: What is his background? Is he friendly to people? Does he like to be petted? Does he look healthy? Does he act friendly with other animals? Does he obey any commands? Is he house-trained? The more answers you have to questions like these, the easier your decision will be.

And lastly, pets should never be an “impulse” purchase. The consequences of these decisions stay with you anywhere from 10 to 15 years. So be sure to take the time to match the right dog with your personal situation – it will make the experience one that you will cherish for a lifetime.

Learning About Basic About Dog Skin Problems

Dog skin problems may not seem worth worry, but in reality, they often develop complications. The term that is generally used for skin problems of dogs is eczema. It is used to refer to sore, swollen skin. But pinpointing the actual cause of eczema is not easy and sometimes even impossible.

Dog skin problems are chiefly caused by soreness or dermatitis that leads to itch and irritation. Naturally, the dog, feeling uncomfortable scratches the swelled skin with its teeth and claws, thus causing hair loss and worse inflammation. Hence, this kind of skin disease of dogs is called itch-scratch-itch cycle. This may also cause rawness of skin, which will thus be an easy prey to bacterial infection.

There are a few definite symptoms of this kind of eczema:

• Scratching

• Rashes

• Reddened skin

• Loss of hair

• Body parts wet from licking (in white dogs, the infected parts grow brown by coming in constant contact with the saliva)

• Black and rough stuff in the fur

• Dryness of skin

• Worms attracted by the fur

• Infected spots, dandruff and mats

As you must have understood by now, the most effective way to avoid dog-skin problems is to keep your pet hygienic and clean. Regular bath and cleansing is necessary to keep the fur as well as the skin of your dog totally dirt free.

Many people still believe that grooming a dog is strictly optional and needed only for cosmetic reasons. Don’t pay heed to them. Good grooming is mandatory if you want your pet to be healthy. It is a useful way to test the presence of fleas, ticks, and other signs of diseases, that can cause skin problem to your dog.

You must be wondering now about how many times to give your dog a bath. First of all, it’s obvious that if your dig was playing outdoors or gets into something dirty, he needs a bath at once. Otherwise you have to decide upon the number of times you should bathe it, according to the texture of its fur.

If your pet has a smooth coat like a Dalmatian or a Whippet, it requires bath only twice a year. The same rule prevails if it’s a Golden Retriever or Saint Bernard.

If the fur of your dog is long like a Bearded Collie or a Maltese, it faces greater risks of entanglement and other dog skin problems. He needs at least once in a month bath schedule to stay fit.

On the other hand, a wirehaired dog like the Schnauzer or Norfolk Terrier, will require a month at the interval of 3-4 months.

Finally, if your dog has cute, curly fur as a Poodle or a Curly-Coated Retriever then be sure to face entanglement and knots to occur frequently. For these dogs, a bath becomes necessary every 6-8 weeks to keep them away from skin problems.

Muscle Atrophy In The Older Dog: It is natural that every mammal’s muscles grow weaker and smaller with advancing age. But still, there are two muscle disorders on dogs, which initially look like normal weakness but are actually poorly comprehended complex problems.

The first disease is often termed as polymyositis, which causes inflammation of one or more muscles in the body. The chief symptom is that the dog feels weak at its leg muscles after a period of physical exercise and may fall down. After a time, it will seem to get better only to reveal in a while that it is not and would thus fall down again.

This disease generally affects dogs during late middle and early old age. The root cause may be various but apparently deficiency in the dog’s immunity system is primary. Treatment with corticosteroids has proved to be effective. Although sometimes the muscles of the esophagus are affected and swallowing becomes difficult, they are successful to an extent.

The second disorder that occurs mainly in older dogs is muscular dystrophy. It is very similar to the muscular dystrophy that we see in human beings. Affected animals become inflexible in its movements as the muscles go on becoming smaller in size and weaker in strength. The cause of this disease is yet to be discovered and thus, the only treatment possible is to sooth the patient, trying to make him comfortable and is often based on the specie concerned.

Dog Allergies

This article seeks to give you a solid knowledge base regarding the subject matter at hand, no matter what your previous experience on the topic.

Have you ever wondered what right is up with Dog Allergies? This informative bang can give you an insight into everything you’ve ever hunted to know about Dog Allergies.

If you find manually bemworn by what you’ve read to this argument, don’t despair. Everything should be gemstone earn by the time you surface.

Dogs are like humans in that they also undergo from allergies. The most mutual symptom of dog allergies is burning, but the respiratory area may also be precious, which could pilot to coughing, sneezing, and/or puffed. There are also gear where the eyes and the nose are precious by dog allergies, developing a discharge, or the digestive logic becomes awkward, causing nausea or diarrhea.

Before we go an further, lets take a moment to review what we have learned so far about this amazing subject.

In the United States, approximately 20% of dogs undergo some font of upshot, plus atopic dermatitis, mite upshot, food upshot, inhalant upshot, commerce upshot, or bacterial upshot. These dog allergies clash in their symptoms and dealing worn. Below are mission discussions of each of these dog allergies.

Atopic Dermatitis

One of the many dog allergies is known as canine atopic dermatitis. The state is caworn by the dogs immune logic hypersensitivity to mutual substances in the environment, like dust mites or molds.

Atopic dermatitis generally occurs during the first two living of a dogs life. One of the actual first cipher of this font of dog allergies is undue grooming, with hammering or chewing of the paws, abdomen, and final quarters. You can also prove the next areas for cipher:

Ears to see if they are spotted and hot to the affect

Armpits, between the toes of the paws, and groin

spit to see if theres mark

Abdomen to see if it changes tint from a rosy to irate red or black mottling (unceasing gear only)

louse aversion

Out of all dog allergies, mite upshot dermatitis is the most mutual. The upshot is actually caworn, not by the mite itself, but by their dribble, which causes the allergic upshot. Symptoms may be bargain through true mite curb treatment, but you should be sensible that the mite preparations worn are not wounding to the dog.

Inhalant aversion

Dogs, like humans, may also be allergic to pollens (ranking, lawn, and prepare), dust mites, molds, and chemicals. Inhalant dog allergies are typically caworn by any or all of these environmental factors.

unsullied bred or mutts can acquire inhalant allergies, but there are certain breeds that are especially susceptible to retort:

Terriers (especially the West upland pasty terrier, Skye terrier, Scottish terrier, and Boston terrier)

yellow retrievers

Poodles

Dalmatians

German shepherds

Chinese shar-peis

Shih tzus

Ihasa apsos

Pugs

Irish setters

small schnauzers

This font of dog allergies exhibit symptoms like scratching, derisive, chewing at the feet and faithful hammering.

Food aversion

Dogs can become allergic to food theyve been intake for living. Thats why many people overlook the possibility of a food upshot. distinct other mutual dog allergies, food upshot only accounts for 10 percent of upshot evils in dogs. The foods that dogs regularly cannot tolerate contain:

Soy harvest

Wheat

Corn

Beef

Pork

Chicken

Milk

Whey

Eggs

Fish

substance preservatives

Artificial sugars

There are numerous other dog allergies, of course, that its virtually impossible to name all of them. For more information on the symptoms and what you can do to help your dog, commerce your resident veterinarian for some counsel.

Of course, it’s impossible to put everything about Dog Allergies into just one piece. But you can’t deny that you’ve just added to your understanding about Dog Allergies, and that’s time well useless.

As they say, knowledge equals power, so continue to read information on this topic until you feel you are adequately educated on the subject.

Dogs that dont shed – Part 3

It is worth noting that in the Kingdom of Canines, there is no such thing as a dog that does not shed fur. Every dog, despite its breed, sheds fur. However, much to the delight of those with pet allergies, there are a list of dogs who shed such little fur compared to other breeds that they are commonly referred to as “non-moulting dogs”.

Such breeds of dog renowned for their “non-moulting” abilities include the Bichon Frise, Bedlington Terrior, Poodle, Labradoodle, Cockapoo, Itlaian Greyhound, Airedale Terrier, the Miniature and Giant Schnauzer, Kerry Blue Terrier, Yorkshire Terrier and all breeds of hairless dogs, to name but a few!

The advantages of owning a “non-moulting” dog far outweigh the few disadvantages. Firstly, owning such a dog ensures that you, as the owner, will never have the dreaded task of endlessly cleaning up shed dog hairs which have a rather annoying habit of awkwardly placing themselves between carpet fibres!

Those with allergic reactions to animal fur may also find a “non-moulting” breed results in no or very little allergic response. This is because when no or very little hairs are shed, less allergens from the hairs’ proteins are released into the air. This is good news for those canine enthusiasts who, unfortunately for their allergy to pet allergens, are unable to own a dog as a household pet.

However, whilst “non-moulting” breeds are very practical from these points of view, one must bear in mind that these breeds require a more intense grooming regime than other breeds. This is because “non-moulting” fur is more likely to matt than fur which regularly moults. The Bichon Frise, for example, requires a once-daily brush over, as well as frequent trims. Curly-haired dogs, such as The Bichon Frise and Poodle, are more susceptible to tangles, which is not dissimilar to human hair. “Non-moulting” breeds are best suited to regular trips to the grooming parlour, unless the dog owner is very experienced in canine grooming. Regular grooming sessions can inevitably be quite costly, and so it is best to consider this before purchasing a “non-moulting” breed of dog.

In conclusion, “non-moulting” dogs make ideal pets for those prone to allergies, as well as those who do not particularly have the time or desire to continuously clean up shed dog hairs. The “non-moulting” breeds previously mentioned are also delightful breeds both in looks and in character. From the undeniably “adorable” traits of the Yorkshire Terrier through to the loyal, intelligent personality that is the Labradoodle, there is a “non-moulting” breed to suit very budding dog owner everywhere.

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