Dogs We Luv!

Orange tabby cats, also popularly called ginger, marmalade or tiger cats are fairly common across the many cat breeds but did you know that they have specific features that are only unique to them?  Our dear orange tabby, Bobbi One of our six cats is an orange tabby one and we named him Bobbi.  He's a stray kitten who somehow, out of nowhere, found his way into our home and into our lives. We love him for his goofiness and that sweet, naive expression he constantly has.  Now, he was the second cat we adopted into our family and I never knew much about cats back then so when I learned about these facts about orange tabby cats, I was blown away to find that they prove to be true for our Bobbi. Orange cats are tabbies but not all tabbies are orange. The term "tabby" refers to the coat pattern which can be stripes, swirls, spots, or splotches and may come in different colours like orange or gray.  Orange cats are tabbies are most likely to be male. Females have 2X chromo...

The past couple of weeks had been so tough for us and this guy. He came to us in July. His former owner was selling him on Facebook because they could no longer take care of him, which is so sad. It is so unfair for this little guy that his family were giving up on him. But when I saw his video posted, we wanted to open our home to him and bought him. We named him Kiefer, but we soon got to call him "Kippy" or "Kip". The day Kippy got home, he had a slight cough. He was timid and his eyes were sad. I was thinking it's because he must have known that he has been given away, and that we were strangers to him. But even that first few minutes, he let me hold him in my lap and embraced him. The vet gave him cough syrup and after two weeks, we really thought, we were seeing improvements. He was eating well, he was always wagging his tail, happy to see us, although he wasn't barking too much. Then he began to develop sticky mucus in both eyes. The day after, he sta...

Dogs are an important member of the family and as responsible dog owners, we want to make sure that our pets are living a comfortable life and the pampering they deserve. With the onset of cold weather, a lot of dog owners need to get cozy beds for discriminating pooches . There are endless options to choose from but which dog bed should you get? Choosing the Right Bed for Your Dog The right dog can keep your pet warm and comfy even on cold winter nights. Ensure comfort by choosing a dog bed especially made for your particular dog’s breed and size. If you are looking to purchase a pet bed for your puppy, you may want to consider getting one that would be big enough for your pooch to sleep in until past its puppy-years. Apart from the size, carefully consider the material used in creating the dog bed and choose one that’s well-made and durable enough to last for years. Take note that high quality dog beds may cost a bit more than their cheap counterparts but if it’s hard-wea...

Looking for a stylish pet bed for your pampered feline friend? Here's a selection of stylish cat beds by various shops discovered on popular online handmade marketplace, Etsy . Flower-shaped felted cat bed made from Bergschaf natural white wool from Lithuanian shop, Elevele . Cat pyramid house handmade from natural linen with polyester filling by another Lithuanian shop  Murmur Cats . Cats love to climb so this Shelf Wave hanging cat bed is an ideal spot for feline relaxation. The shelf comes with metal brackets and screws for invisible wall mounting, pillow and velvet case. This contemporary cat bed is designed and created by  Lazy Cat Furniture  from Warsaw, Poland. Cozy, cat cocoon made from 100% natural wool by  Melena Studio  from Montreal, Canada. Snugly Merino wool cat cave felted by hand using just water and olive soap by  LoveCatCaves  from the United Kingdom. Window watching would be comfy in this cat ha...

Traveling to New York City but don’t want to leave your four-legged pooch at home? Although majority of New York City hotels do not allow pets, you will be relieved knowing that there are a number of great hotels in the Big Apple that do love dogs and even other pets, too! Here are some of the most popular dog-friendly hotels in NYC. High Peaks Resort At the High Peaks Resort, dogs are considered as family members and are most welcome in the hotel. It is one of the few pet-friendly accommodations in Lake Placid offering dog-friendly rooms with easy outdoor access and special dog treats at check in. A portion of your pet fee is donated to The Joshua Fund, a local organization that helps pups without humans find their fur-ever homes. Situated in the heart of Lake Placid, surrounded by the Adirondack Mountains – the largest publicly protected wilderness area in the United States, the High Peaks Resort is also an eco-friendly hotel. Guests have the option to decline daily housek...

Officially recognized by the American Kennel Club (AKC) in 1885, the Beagle is a scent hound primarily used for hunting rabbits and hares back in the 18th century.  Beagles are well-loved among pet owners, and in fact ranks 5th in the top 10 most popular dog breeds based on  AKC’s 2015 registration report .   {photo} Appearance The Beagle is a  small sized breed  that looks a lot like the miniature Foxhound – although it has a broader head and a shorter muzzle. The Beagle’s ears are long, large, slightly rounded, floppy and drops towards its cheeks. Beagles can grow an average height of 13 to 16 inches, and weight around 18 to 36 pounds. They have short hair that comes in either tricolor – white with black and brown/tan or brown and tan, or two-color combination – white and tan/lemon/red/orange/brown/black. Despite their short coat, they do shed so regular brushing with a shedding tool or a hound glove is recommended to keep them well-groomed. ...

The Chihuahua, known to be the smallest breed of dog in the world is said to have originated from and named after a state in Mexico. The American Kennel Club (AKC) officially recognized the Chihuahua under the Toy group in 1904. { photo } Appearance  Chihuahuas have an average height of 15 to 23 centimeters, although some can grow up to 30 to 38 centimeters. They generally weigh anywhere from 3.3 to 6.6 pounds. There are two varieties of Chihuahua - the smooth coat or short haired and the long coat. Coats can vary from a solid color to a combination of colors, or with markings. The AKC recognizes solid black, chocolate, cream, fawn, red, blue, gold, silver, white, brindled, sabled, merle, and selected combination of colors. The UK Kennel Club (UKC) considers the short and long haired Chihuahua as two separate dog breeds. Both types can either be "apple head" or "dear head" in reference to the shape of their heads. An "apple head" Chihuahua...