Dog Toys

Toys play a big part in my dog's lives. They have an open toy box (large plastic box) where we keep their numerous toys. Each has a favorite. In general though, they play with all of their toys. Sometimes, they play tug of war, sometimes each has his own toy in his own little world, sometimes they use them for comfort as I find them snoozing with toys at their side, or sometimes they just need something to do and toys seem to fit the bill. I have noticed sometimes they are looking for a particular toy, as they dig in the toy box until they find it.

Needless to say, toys are a wonderful asset to a dog's life.

1. Dogs Toys for the Aggressive Chewer

2. Wiggly Giggly Toys Will Amuse Dogs For Hours . You and your pets will not be able to resist these entertaining toys as they wiggle and giggle across the floor! Unique, non-electronic "air tubes" emit a hysterical giggling sound when toys are rolled and played with.

3. Rope Ball - Multipet Nuts for Knots. Multipet's Nuts for Knots combines two things a dog loves most: dogs love rope toys and dogs love balls, so what better dog toys than a rope ball? None! This is a great big puppy and big dog toy - safe, fun & helps keep teeth clean.

4.Wiggly Giggly Ball. (7") Unique giggly dog toys provide fun and exercise. Bone dog toy is great for retrieving. Giggly, squeaky amuse your dog. If your dog could giggle, he would when he plays with these squeaky toys. All Wiggly Gigglies make indescribable noises and unpredictable movements with a single nudge. Operates without batteries.


5.Little Ones Dog Toys. Small dog toys designed specifically for your small or toy breed dog. Provides hours of squeaking fun. Durable toys with securely stitched features with a small size and even smaller price.

6.Squeak N Grunters Dog Toy. Soft, plush dog toys please big-dog breeds. Interactive dog toys squeak and grunt. Durably constructed. Your dog will love to snuggle up to these gigantic, super-soft, super-sized, grunting toys. Four squeaky feet add to the fun. Durable construction. Machine washable. Gorilla (18"), Platypus (17"), Donkey (14"), Frog (15"), or NEW Octopus (15").
7. Snuggle Dog Toys Style: Papa Bear. Machine-washable dog toy. Polyfil interior creates a softness just right to cuddle with. Long-lasting and economical Nappy Berber cuddlers make great toys for dogs and are an exceptional value.

Naming Your Pet

Dog Names - Male & Female Puppy Names

Choosing a dog name for your male or female puppy. The dog name you choose says as much about you as it does about your dog - puppy. It shows how you view your dog and your relationship with it. Some dog names can cause people to judge a dog - puppy and react positively or negatively/fearfully when meeting it. Depending on whether the dog - puppy is a pet, therapy dog, search & rescue dog, tracking dog or any other dog that works with the public, it is important to use a dog name that conveys the proper image.

Popularity:

The most popular dog name in North America is Sam, Sammie or Samantha (which means "listener"). The second most popular is Max, Maxie, Maxwell or Maxine (which means "the greatest" in Latin). Third is Lady, followed by Bear, Maggie, Buddy, Tasha, Chelsea (or Chelsie), Holly and Shasta. Other very popular names are Brandy, Ginger and Taffy.

Top 20 "Male" Dog Names Top 20 "Female" Dog Names Max Maggie Jake Molly Buddy Lady Bailey Sadie Sam Lucy Rocky Daisy Buster Ginger Casey Abby Cody Sasha Duke Sandy Charlie Dakota Jack Katie Harley Annie Rusty Chelsea Toby Princess Murphy Missy Shelby Sophie Sparky Bo Barney Coco Winston Tasha

Name Your Pet

Welcome to the Dogs Section.


About Dogs

Dogs exist in a variety of shapes and sizes and many breeds have been developed as dogs have been selectively bred over the years to suit different purposes. However, essentially the dog is a hunting animal with strong predatory instincts. Drawings and paintings throughout the years show men hunting with dogs and dogs are still used today for hunting.

Dogs are highly intelligent animals, capable of learning, and this characteristic has enabled them to become a valuable part of the community acting as hearing dogs for the deaf, guide dogs for the blind, herding dogs, etc. The dog's highly developed sense of smell, whilst useful for hunting, has also been utilised by police forces and rescue organisations who use dogs to sniff out drugs and explosives, and to locate lost or injured people.

However, although dogs have many "uses" their most common place in the human community is as a companion animal. Intelligent, eager to please, loyal, friendly, protective, playful and a need to belong to a "pack" means that the dog is a family member in many households today.

Caring for Dogs

A dog will require care, attention and a commitment to look after it during its life which could be 10-15 years or longer. The commitment required includes not only routine feeding, care and time spent with the dog but also the provision of veterinary treatment if the dog becomes ill. This can be costly and there are a variety of insurance companies that offer insurance cover for dogs to cover veterinary fees in the case of accident or illness.

A dog will also need to be vaccinated at 8-10 weeks old and annually thereafter against Canine Distemper, Canine Viral Hepatitis, Canine Leptospirosis, Canine Parvovirus and in some countries, Rabies. In addition dogs need worming every 6 months and so there are regular medical costs associated with owning a dog.

BREEDING DOGS

Before thinking about breeding a dog careful consideration should be given to the potential parents with regard to their general health, temperament, pedigree, any genetic defects present or carried, etc to ensure that they are a good match for breeding likely to produce healthy puppies.

Careful consideration should also be given as to what is to be done with the puppies produced. The average litter size for a dog varies according to breed but most breeds average 4-8 puppies although much larger litters are not uncommon and it has been known for some dogs to have 23 puppies in a single litter.

It is vital that owners make plans for the puppies produced before taking the decision to start breeding dogs.