A Havanese looks at you with those big eyes and you want to share everything on your plate. Don’t. A 10-pound dog eating table scraps can gain weight faster than you’d think. Feeding a Havanese correctly is about precision. They eat small amounts. Every bite counts. The right food keeps their coat silky, their energy…
A coworker brought her Havanese to the office once. Three people with dog allergies sat near him for hours. Zero sneezing. Zero itchy eyes. That’s what sold me on this breed for allergy-prone families. But “hypoallergenic” doesn’t mean “allergen-free.” No dog is. What it means is that certain breeds produce fewer allergens than others. The…
A few years ago, I found myself standing in the pet food aisle longer than I’d like to admit. My dog was healthy overall, but his digestion was… unpredictable. Some days he’d be full of energy, other days he’d skip meals or have a sensitive stomach. I didn’t want to jump into anything fancy or overly…
My friend wanted a dog for years. She’s allergic to dogs. Sneezing, itchy eyes, the full package. She decided to get a Maltese after reading that they’re hypoallergenic. Three years later, zero reactions. Not one. But no dog is 100% hypoallergenic. That word gets thrown around a lot. What it means is that certain dogs…
I didn’t plan on becoming the kind of dog parent who reads ingredient labels like a detective, but here we are. It started when my dog began leaving half his food untouched, not refusing it completely, just eating enough to survive and walking away like he wasn’t impressed. Around the same time, he was scratching…
The first time I got a close look at Newfoundland dogs at a show, I was surprised. I expected all black. Instead, I saw browns, grays, and striking black-and-white patterns walking the ring. Most people picture this breed as a solid black dog. But there are several recognized coat color options. Each newf looks different….
A Newfoundland puppy can eat more than most adult dogs by the time it’s four months old. I watched one pup inhale a full bowl of kibble in under ninety seconds. That’s the reality of feeding a giant breed. This gentle giant needs the right dog food for Newfoundland dogs to stay healthy. Getting portion…
I’ve met owners of both gentle giants who swear theirs is the best large dog. The Berner people talk about the tri-colored coat and calm indoor presence. The Newf people talk about the swimming and patience with kids. These two breeds are both massive. Both drool. Both shed enough fur to knit a second dog….
Naming a 150-pound big dog “Tiny” is funny for exactly one day. After that, you’re stuck yelling “Tiny, come!” at the park for the next decade. Congratulations on your new Newfoundland dog! If you want to name your new dog something that fits this gentle giant breed, you’re in the right place. Finding the right…
The short answer: yes. A lot. If you’re thinking about getting a Newfoundland and you like wearing black clothing, prepare to give that up. These gentle giants – often called the “nanny dog” – have a thick double coat that drops fur year-round. Unlike other breeds that shed seasonally, every newfie sheds constantly with two…