Supporting a breeding program that has a specific focus and goal that aligns with your values should be a priority. After all, if no one cares where to get their next companion from, it simply encourages the irresponsible sources to offer the most supply, variety and compete on price, disregarding everything else that is truly …
What if I told you the puppy sale is meant to be an interactive and collaborative process between a buyer and a breeder? No one side is in more charge of the situation than the other. Yet, many future owners approach it with level of disdain. They are the ones paying the money after all, …
Long weekend is approaching, which means many of the dog owners are packing up and getting ready to travel. Having all the essential gear makes everything super easy and stress free. Here is our list: Kibbles/food, treats and waterJoint supplements (if applicable)Collapsible dog bowl x 2Dog bed – waterproof is best Veggie snacks (carrot/ sweet …
At times I get a question from people inquiring for a puppy: Can I bring my current dog to meet a puppy before I commit to the puppy? (The below applies to all adult dogs and especially to seniors) I don’t usually recommend having the first interaction between the puppy and the senior dog outside …
“We decided to wait until Spring to get a puppy” – a common response many breeders receive, luckily, I haven’t had it much myself thanks to the families who we build relationship with before they adopt an Applegarden puppy. 1 – But let’s look at “winter puppies” from breeders’ perspective…Many breeders, including myself, will have …
Did you know plaque can lead to heart disease? Plaque overtime turns into tartar that eventually causes gum inflammation and exposes blood vessels that bacteria enter and finds its way into the heart.Dental Health is an absolutely vital part of dog care and should never be left unattended to. To minimize any plaque and tartar …
Another controversial topic here, but I believe a very important to touch on as it is commonly misunderstood by the dog lovers not involved professionally in the canine world. I hope I can shed some light on the subject. “CAREER CHANGED” is a term widely used by the Service Dog community (guide dogs for the …
⠀To start, you adopt in both cases and you shop in both cases. No one takes the first available dog from a shelter, you choose a dog and pay a fee for it = shopping. You select an appropriate size and temperament in both cases and you take a dog home to care for and …
I don’t bake often and not a big fan of cookies usually, but these are something special. They are crispy on the outside and soft inside. I try to make them for every holiday for our family. And it’s always fun to decorate them. ⠀ Ingredients 2 & 1/4 cups (281g) all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon …
⠀⠀⠀ “What do you all think? Deer head or Apple head?” ⠀⠀ It’s one of the most common discussion questions in any chihuahua owners’ group. While we have an exact definition of the look of an “apple head” in the breed standard, what is “deer head”?⠀⠀ Well, it’s up to individual interpretation. Some may think …
