They’ve been spotted everywhere, the streets of Hollywood, the beaches of Miami and the hotels of New York and London. Have you noticed the global spurt of celebrities’ fascination (or possibly obsession.) with Chihuahuas. At first it was thought to simply be a phase; either it’s a short phase, or the Chihuahuadom in Hollywood has begun for the long haul.

The almond eyes and what could be called a smile hidden behind a fine coat of long hair can make the Havanese standard seem more mischievous more than it is cute, but its temperament of fun loving and caring makes it one of the best breed for children and older adults. Bred into aristocracy in Cuba, the Havanese standard has gone through many career changes over the years, from companion to royalty to working poultry farms, it is a breed that is making a statement in dog shows every where. While small in stature, typically standing between 8-1/2-inches and 11-inches tall at the withers, the physical size of this toy dog breed belies its strength and muscular build. It can work as a guard dog, despite the fact that it only barks when approached by a stranger, it will quickly stop the vocal warning upon hearing it owner acknowledge the approaching person.

It can be a devastating and disgusting diagnosis when a Veterinarian tells you that your dog has Worms. Even worse, you may actually see the Worms coming out of your dog or in their stool, if they have Roundworms or Tapeworms. Trust me when I say that that can be a nearly traumatic experience. Also disturbing, some of these Worms can even be transmitted from your dog to you, which is called zoonosis.

Guard dogs have been protecting people and property for as long as we can remember. Guard dogs have the job of guarding or watching someone or something in order to protect the object from unwanted circumstances such as intruders, a thieve or even other animals. Their history of the guarding dog is long and well documented. Originally bred to protect people carrying gold and precious materials, the dogs quickly grew in status.

Dog Food Evolution. The secret of dog food and the evolution of dog food ingredients. Most dog-owners today probably put down the dog dish without giving much thought to what we are actually feeding our pets. Pet food experts call it dog food as opposed to human food, touted as the only complete and nutritious way we can feed our dogs.