More likely thought of as being on a racetrack or the side of a bus, English Greyhounds, are probably one of the most ancient dogs. They are thought to date back as far as Egyptian times, but this cannot be proven. It is known that English Greyhounds were brought to England by traders before 900 BC. Originally used as a hunting dog, thanks to its strong hunting instinct and speed, English Greyhounds were eventually used in racing events. Most English Greyhounds will live about 10 to 12 years and reach and average height of 28 to 30 inches

Theories abound why we sleep -- from the concept which holds that sleeping consolidates memories to that which claims that sleeping is a way of conserving energy. At an average, humans sleep eight to 10 hours every day, bats and opossums for 18 to 20 hours, while elephants and giraffes for only three to four hours. But now, you have probably noticed that your dog sleeps twice longer than you do. And, most probably, your observation caused you some worries.

Guide to Dog Travel Taking your four footed best friend along to Hawaii. At least you can expect how long you will be flying the skies. The advance knowledge prepares you and your pooch for the long travel ahead in comfort and in style. You both land on your destination happily together. For those traveling with their pet dogs for the first time, there are a lot of travel requirements and policies to follow

Dog obedience training is one of the best things you can do for your dog and yourself. Obedience training doesn't solve all behavior problems, but it is the foundation for solving just about any problem including soiling your house, destroying your belongings, barking excessively, digging holes in your yard, fighting other dogs and even biting you. For most dog owners, dog obedience training is a daunting task. However, training your dog is about to get much easier, if you follow my advice below.

Dog day care is growing in popularity. It started in California in 1987 and has been spreading across the country every since. I must admit it's not something I was aware of. Of course, I know about kennels - a place to take your dog if you just can't take him with you on a trip but not dog day care. Isn't it child day care