Many loving pet owners — whether they’re singles, retirees or families — see their beloved pet friends as valued members of the family, and include them in all kinds of celebrations. As a result, the family dog is pretty likely to receive gifts and treats such as gourmet dog biscuits or a comfortable bed for their birthdays or at Christmas.

It isn’t just looks, personality or being able to do tricks on command that makes a dog a prime candidate to become one of the new breed of celebrity dogs … other skills are required, too. Let’s examine what it takes to be a celebrity dog in a little more detail.

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Dogs called German Shepherds were first exhibited at shows in Germany towards the end of the nineteenth century but they were hardly Shepherds as we know them today being rough coated, short tailed and rather resembling mongrels. The German Shepherd Dog as we now know it didn’t really appear until after the Second World War.
The [...]

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The German Shepherd Dog truly is a wonderful animal and not only do they make good working dogs, they also make superb family pets. They are however very different from other pet breeds and need to be handled and trained with a different approach to say your average labrador or poodle for instance.
The GSD is [...]

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As with most pedigree breeds, there are certain hereditary conditions that can be a problem in the German Shepherd as well as other health issues that are more prevalent in this breed which need to be considered if you are thinking acquiring a GSD.
If you are buying a German Shepherd puppy it is important to [...]

John Moore
Before making the decision about buying a new dog, here are some points you should consider :
1. Is someone at home for most of the day?
A dog, especially a puppy, should not be left on its own for more than a few hours at a time. If you’re out at work from 9-5 don’t [...]

Ispas Marin
Everybody has heard of the basset hound or the beagle. This type of dogs has proved to have many qualities or has been advertised a lot. The influence plays also an important role:if one of my friends. to whom I compete has just bought a pitbull, I should definitely bring about a Tossain. How [...]

Ken Marlborough
A pet can be as important a member of the family as a child to some owners, and making sure they sleep well is a way to express that affection. In the past several years, manufacturers have started to fill a growing demand for luxury dog beds for pet owners who wanted to lavish [...]