they are very intelligent and can find joy and amusement in learning tricks and obedience, as long as you make it fun for them. papillons are bred specifically to be companion dogs and they can be very adamant about it (what’s not to love about a small, spunky, fluffy companion though?). go over the coat with the pin brush and then the steel comb and you should be good to go. as long as you make the experience rewarding and …

the cavalier king charles spaniel is a generally healthy breed with an average lifespan of 9-14 years. at the end of the article, we have also included a description of what you can do at home to keep your charlie looking and feeling her best. cavalier king charles spaniels are susceptible to bacterial and viral infections — the same ones that all dogs can get — such as parvo, rabies, and distemper. some of these parasites can be transmitted to …

these little darlings usually weigh less than 10 pounds. check out these small cuties that get no larger than 30. poodles come in three sizes: standard, miniature, and toy. the smallest of the bunch measure between 4 to 6 pounds, so you can scoop one up with just one hand! to qualify as the latter, pups need to weigh less than 11 pounds, but both possess the same friendly, spunky personality worthy of a best friend. the noble maltese dogs …

training can begin when you first bring your maltipoo puppy home, usually between the ages of 8 and 12 weeks old. a 4 month old has a limit of 4 hours…and so on…until your maltipoo is about 8 to 9 months old and can hold on for 8 hours. any time your puppy makes a motion to go. once you have your puppy for a few weeks, you’ll learn to read his/her cues. with your puppy on a leash, stand …