(Ab)normal Dog Behaviours
From humping his toy, to rolling in rotten stuffs, our dogs seem to have a never ending list of behaviours that amazes us. While no one knows exactly the “whys” behind these deeds, many theories have been postulated. And until we evolved enough to speak dog, these theories relating to…
More than Being Pets: Animal Assisted Therapy
If you’ve ever lived with pain from injuries or illnesses, you know all too well the negative effect it can have on various aspects of your life. While most people believe the only way to overcome this is by having a constant stream of medical…
Interactive Toys for Dogs: Why we Need them
Most of us have to work for a living, which means that we spend anywhere from 4-12 hours a day away from the house while our dogs stay behind. It’s BORING to stare at the same four walls all day, every day. Even dogs that…
Briard (Berger de Brie)
FCI Group: The Briard belongs to the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) Group in the FCI Classification. Family: Livestock, herding Is the Briard allowed as pet in Singapore HDB Flat? No. Origin: France, 1300s; probably the most ancient of the French sheepdogs. In 1863…
Boxer (Deutscher Boxer)
FCI Group: The Boxer belongs to the Pinscher and Schnauzer – Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group in the FCI Classification. Family: Livestock dog, bulldog Is the Boxer allowed as pet in a Singapore HDB Flat? No. Origin: Germany, 1800s; a German descendant of…
Borzoi
FCI Group: The Borzoi belongs to the Sighthounds group in the FCI Classification. Family: Sighthound Is the Borzoi allowed as pet in a Singapore HDB Flat? No. Origin: Russia, Middle Ages. Borzois were first bred by crossing the Arabian Greyhound with other longer haired Russian sheepdogs….
Chinese Crested
FCI Group: The Chinese Crested Dog belongs to the Companion and Toy Dogs group in the FCI Classification. Family: companion, southern (hairless) Is the Chinese Crested Dog allowed as pet in a Singapore HDB Flat? Yes. Origin: China, 1200s. “The Chinese Crested Dog comes in…
Cardigan Welsh Corgi
FCI Group: The Cardigan Welsh Corgi belongs to the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group in the FCI Classification. Family: livestock, herding Is the Cardigan Welsh Corgi allowed as pet in a Singapore HDB Flat? No, but some has gotten approval. Origin: Wales. The…
Chesapeake Bay Retriever
FCI Group: The Chesapeake Bay Retriever belongs to the Retrievers – Flushing Dogs – Water Dogs Group in the FCI Classification. Family: gundog, retriever Is the Chesapeake Bay Retriever allowed as pet in a Singapore HDB Flat? No. Origin: United States, 1800s. In late 1807,…
Parson Russell Terrier
FCI Group: The Parson Russell Terrier belong to the Terriers Group in the FCI Classification. Family: Terrier Is the Parson Russell Terrier allowed as pet in a Singapore HDB Flat? See Jack Russell Terrier Origin: England, late 1800s. The Parson Russell Terrier originated in England in…