What many don’t even know how to interpret, for millions of Germans contact with dogs (and animals in general) is not without danger: They get a skin rash, shortness of breath or even asthma. For example, when dogs shake themselves, hair, dander and saliva inevitably fly around. So that protein molecules that cause allergies in many people. (more…)

Dogs have a great sense of smell. They can detect even the tiniest of scents and follow a trail of smells over long distances. At the airport, they help track down banned substances in travelers’ luggage. They are therefore often used to search for missing people, for example after earthquakes or accidents. (more…)

A few thoughts on the subject of “holidays with dogs” and when they are not allowed to come along. Long-haul flights of up to 24 hours can probably not be expected of a dog. But as the owner, you can make smaller journeys with a clear conscience. If the four-legged friend stays at home, there are also some good care options. I have put together a few tips for you in a nutshell. (more…)

A large proportion of carbohydrates can be found in ready-made feed. How good are they for the dog? You have to imagine that the dog is not a pure carnivore, but a prey eater. However, carbohydrates, mostly in the form of starch and sugar, are important suppliers of energy. The dog organism uses them to release energy. However, the dog cannot process large amounts with its digestion. The dog can react to too much starch, the most important form of energy in plants, with diarrhea. You can soften the strength by boiling. (more…)

All dog owners love their four-legged friends, mostly it is a close relationship. It can be compared to the relationship between parents and children. There are certainly parallels, because our dogs live in dependence on us. They are actually like human children and depend on our help. (more…)

This is a common misconception. Anyone who says this can reply that it is not true. However, the hunting instinct is often more or less pronounced. For example the poodle: the poodle is considered to be very playful, but what hardly anyone knows, poodles are great at water hunting for ducks etc.! They can fall back on great abilities, because they are very teachable, smart and also fast. (more…)

Something to smile about, but with real content: During a visit to the European Parliament, it was read that one saw that there were 21 speakers’ booths for umpteen foreign languages are. That’s what the building of the Tower of Babel brought us. At that time, because of the greedy request of the people, the good Lord mixed up all the languages as punishment, remember, the Tower of Babel. That’s why interpreters and foreign language correspondents became necessary. (more…)

Not all dogs are the same, there are giants and also dwarfs! Among the dogs, including small ones, there are domestic, yard and guard dogs. Herding dogs, hunting dogs, and breeds that are considered companion or companion dogs. (more…)

How often do you see that small dogs in particular, like the literal lapdog, get very spoiled. You get everything, you can do everything. Yorkshire Terriers are the typical example of this, often seen being carried in a handbag. (more…)

Who does not know that, with many dogs it is as if they are always hungry. They use every opportunity to get something to eat – picking up the crumbs or stealing the sausage from the plate at the unnoticed moment, etc. Large dogs in particular have it easy there. The author has already had the most bizarre experiences, from the freshly baked cake on the counter to the freshly bought sausage that you didn’t put up quickly enough, etc. (more…)