Cheap Dog Strollers

a line of strollers parked in front of building

Cheap dog strollers don’t have to mean cheaply made, there ARE good quality strollers at a budget price. I’ve put together a short list of the best dog strollers for small dogs using the following criteria: personal experience, recommendations from family and friends, 4.5 star or better product reviews, many with hundreds of 5 stars, … Read more

What is a Luxating Patella in Dogs?

doodle puppy Dog running

Have you ever noticed your dog skip a step when he’s running, like he’s running on three legs for a moment, then back to four? Or does your dog occasionally bunny hop, picking both back legs off the ground for a step? My little Toy, Fred, will sometimes stretch his leg straight backward, like there … Read more

What is a Collapsing Trachea in Dogs?

red poodle puppy face

One minute you’re playing with your dog, having fun, maybe he’s chasing his favorite squeaky toy, and the next he’s coughing violently and struggling to breathe. It’s a scary scenario, for you and your dog. The first time your dog has one of these episodes, it can be pretty overwhelming, especially when you don’t know … Read more

Dog Safety During the Holidays

tan doodle puppy sitting among pumpkins

More pets are injured or go missing during the holiday season from Halloween to New Year’s Day than any other time of the year. Unfamiliar people, loud noises, changes to your pet’s routine, etc. can all be a bit overwhelming for our furry friends, particularly the small guys. Small dogs such as Toy Poodles, Bichon … Read more

Dog Beds for Small Dogs

white poodle in bed

What’s the #1 thing dogs spend most of their time doing? No, it’s not licking themselves (although that is probably a close second), it’s sleeping of course! Depending on their age, dogs spend between 12-18 hours a day sleeping, that’s a lot of time! With all that sleeping, it’s important to provide them with a … Read more

History of the Poodle

White Poodle in a Punt painting by George Stubbs c.1780

Poodles are one of the oldest breeds and one of the first breeds to be recognized by The Kennel Club of UK (KC) and the American Kennel Club (AKC), two of the most prestigious kennel clubs in the world. The history of the Poodle is fascinating, and the popularity of Poodles is not new. These … Read more

What is a Poodle?

brown poodle head tilted

A Poodle is a type of dog breed originally bred for retrieving waterfowl. Their amazing intelligence, trainability, and athleticism helped them to excel as water dogs in European countries. Poodles are one of the oldest breeds and one of the first breeds to be recognized by The Kennel Club of UK (KC) and the American … Read more