Dog Facts And Fun Archives - The Happy Puppy Site https://thehappypuppysite.com/category/dog-facts-and-fun/ How to find a puppy and raise a happy, healthy dog Sat, 30 Mar 2024 15:25:41 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.3.5 Long Face Dog – Fascinating Facts About Dog Head Shape https://thehappypuppysite.com/long-face-dog/ https://thehappypuppysite.com/long-face-dog/#comments Wed, 09 Aug 2023 11:24:02 +0000 https://thehappypuppysite.com/?p=3355 The dolichocephalic or long face dog has an elongated skull and jaw bones, which give them their characteristic long heads. Dolichocephalic dog head shapes are closer to the natural shape of their ancestor, the wolf. This protects them from the myriad of health problems caused by brachycephaly. Despite this, long […] Read More

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]]> https://thehappypuppysite.com/long-face-dog/feed/ 4 Labrador Size Guide: What to Expect From Your Full Grown Lab https://thehappypuppysite.com/labrador-size-guide/ https://thehappypuppysite.com/labrador-size-guide/#respond Mon, 31 Jul 2023 13:47:00 +0000 https://thehappypuppysite.com/?p=36257 Adult Labrador size ranges from 55 to 85lbs in weight. Your Labrador Retriever will reach anywhere from 21 to 25 inches tall when fully grown. How big your pup gets will depend upon whether they are male or female, and if they come from American or English breeding lines. Labrador […] Read More

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]]> https://thehappypuppysite.com/labrador-size-guide/feed/ 0 Cartoon Dog Names – Character Names From TV Shows to Animated Movies https://thehappypuppysite.com/cartoon-dog-names/ https://thehappypuppysite.com/cartoon-dog-names/#comments Thu, 13 Apr 2023 12:02:00 +0000 https://thehappypuppysite.com/?p=19641 Cartoon dog names go way beyond the Scoobys, Snoopys, Pongos and Perditas of the world. Cartoon dog characters have been launched at our screens and into our homes from animated movies to breakfast tv, as brand mascots, and in comic strips and books for more than a hundred years. Today […] Read More

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]]> https://thehappypuppysite.com/cartoon-dog-names/feed/ 2 Dog Pregnancy Calendar – What To Expect When She’s Expecting https://thehappypuppysite.com/dog-pregnancy-calendar/ https://thehappypuppysite.com/dog-pregnancy-calendar/#comments Thu, 06 Apr 2023 14:09:00 +0000 https://thehappypuppysite.com/?p=28588 The dog pregnancy calendar is 63 days or 9 weeks long on average. It starts at the point of ovulation, and ends with the puppies’ birth. By counting from the point of ovulation, the stages and milestones of a dog’s pregnancy can be predicted with uncanny accuracy. Today we take […] Read More

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]]> https://thehappypuppysite.com/dog-pregnancy-calendar/feed/ 3 Are German Shepherds Good With Other Dogs? https://thehappypuppysite.com/are-german-shepherds-good-with-other-dogs/ https://thehappypuppysite.com/are-german-shepherds-good-with-other-dogs/#comments Tue, 04 Apr 2023 12:19:00 +0000 https://thehappypuppysite.com/?p=29272 German Shepherds are not always good with other dogs. In fact, many studies into canine aggression have stated that German Shepherds score higher than average for hostility towards other dogs. However, dogs that grow up together are more likely to get along than those that are introduced at a later […] Read More

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]]> https://thehappypuppysite.com/are-german-shepherds-good-with-other-dogs/feed/ 1 Why Do Dogs Lick The Air? https://thehappypuppysite.com/why-do-dogs-lick-the-air/ https://thehappypuppysite.com/why-do-dogs-lick-the-air/#comments Fri, 24 Mar 2023 10:14:00 +0000 https://thehappypuppysite.com/?p=3262 Persistent and excessive air licking in dogs can be caused by anxiety or stress, and some dogs end up doing it quite compulsively. However it can also be a result of illness. Nausea, dental problems and even seizures can result in this unusual behavior. If you can’t think of anything […] Read More

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]]> https://thehappypuppysite.com/why-do-dogs-lick-the-air/feed/ 9 What Is The Scruff Of A Dog? https://thehappypuppysite.com/what-is-the-scruff-of-a-dog/ https://thehappypuppysite.com/what-is-the-scruff-of-a-dog/#comments Thu, 23 Mar 2023 14:19:00 +0000 https://thehappypuppysite.com/?p=30401 What is the scruff of a dog? A dog’s scruff is an area of loose skin on the back of their neck. It covers the area from roughly the base of their skull, to the center point between their shoulder blades. And it’s about as wide as the distance between […] Read More

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]]> https://thehappypuppysite.com/what-is-the-scruff-of-a-dog/feed/ 1 Morkie Temperament https://thehappypuppysite.com/morkie-temperament/ https://thehappypuppysite.com/morkie-temperament/#comments Wed, 22 Feb 2023 09:40:00 +0000 https://thehappypuppysite.com/?p=28487 The Morkie is a designer dog, with a Maltese and a Yorkshire Terrier for parents. The typical Morkie temperament isn’t too hard to predict. Your Morkie is likely to be friendly, affectionate. Morkies fit well into smaller homes where someone is around for much of the day. As a pet […] Read More

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]]> https://thehappypuppysite.com/morkie-temperament/feed/ 32 Are Pugs Aggressive? https://thehappypuppysite.com/are-pugs-aggressive/ https://thehappypuppysite.com/are-pugs-aggressive/#comments Thu, 16 Feb 2023 15:08:00 +0000 https://thehappypuppysite.com/?p=29395 Pugs are not regarded as an aggressive dog breed. Throughout history, their only purpose has been to serve as companions and lapdogs. Aggressive individuals would be unsuited to this. And only the most placid individuals would be used for breeding new generations. However, all dogs can learn to react aggressively […] Read More

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]]> https://thehappypuppysite.com/are-pugs-aggressive/feed/ 3 25 Fascinating Chihuahua Facts – How Many Did You Know? https://thehappypuppysite.com/chihuahua-facts/ https://thehappypuppysite.com/chihuahua-facts/#comments Mon, 06 Feb 2023 10:46:00 +0000 https://thehappypuppysite.com/?p=11723 How many Chihuahua facts do you know? I bet some of my favorites will surprise you! It’s easy to fall in love with these dainty dogs, but they aren’t just a pretty face. This breed has an amazing history, and although small the world is packed with fascinating Chihuahua facts! […] Read More

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