While it is safe to say most dogs have fur, Portuguese Water Dogs are one of the few breeds considered to have hair. Portuguese Water Dogs only have a single coat, and they barely shed. Scientifically, the hair on this dog breed and the fur on other breeds have little to no material difference since…
No, a dog cannot hold its pee for 24 hours straight. The longest a dog can go without peeing is 15 hours before it starts to risk serious damage. While a dog can hold its pee for up to 12 hours, it shouldn’t be allowed to do so. Once you notice your dog hasn’t peed…
The Great Dane and the Irish Wolfhound are two giant dog breeds. However, being gentle giants that serve as companion dogs is the closest attribute they share. They have several key differences, and these include appearance (coat color, coat length, size, etc.), temperament, lifespan, trainability, maintenance requirements, and price. In this article, we will explain…
These two uncommon breeds are challenging to tell apart due to their striking resemblance. At first sight, even professional dog trainers may find it hard to tell the difference between both breeds. However, they share some distinct differences in appearance (the Wolfhound is larger than the Deerhound), temperament (the Wolfhound is more affectionate than the…
Great Danes can hold their bladders for up to 15 hours before they inevitably have to relieve themselves. Each dog breed can hold it for approximately the same time. All dogs vary according to bladder size and individual composition, directly influencing how long they can hold their bladder. Most dogs can go between 10 and…
Smaller Great Danes tend to live longer than their larger counterparts. The working theory is that size determines how early the Great Danes die. Most of the recorded cases of early deaths in Great Danes are usually related to the larger ones. This doesn’t apply to Great Danes alone, as smaller dogs generally live longer…
Great Danes die early because they are subject to several health problems. Great Danes are the largest dogs in the world, with excessive growth. The more the Great Dane grows, the greater its risk from certain health issues. Many Great Danes die early, usually due to one health problem or another. As each Great Dane…
You can breed a Harlequin Great Dane from a few combinations. When breeding one, the most important thing to consider is never to use two Harlequin Great Danes. Not only won’t you get a Harlequin Great Dane, but the process also happens to be risky. All the best approaches don’t come with little or no…
The Foxhound and the Beagle may look very similar, but they are not the same. Yes, they share some similarities in grooming requirements, appearance (as implied), suitability, and instincts; however, they also have distinct personalities (the Beagle is more affectionate than the Foxhound) and different sizes (the Foxhound is larger than the Beagle), among other…
Pomeranians are a popular breed; everyone usually wants to have them because of their attractiveness. While they may seem the perfect companions on paper, Pomeranians aren’t always the ideal companion. Pomeranians may end up being the worst dogs in the world to some. Not everyone is cut out for a Pomeranian, and you may fall,…