ST. BERNARD

These guys are absolutely HUGE. But don't let that scare you! These guys are very good natured and gentle and make great family pets! St. Bernards have a great sense of smell and are usually used as snow rescue dogs. They can also sense an incoming avalanche. They need lots of space so they probably wouldn't do so well as a city/apartment dog. You might feel that these dogs look familiar to you. That's because you've probably seen them in the movie series "Beethoven". They don't shed and need as much grooming as newfoundlands, but they may run into many health problems as they grow older. Also, the skin around their jaws droop so beware of the drooling!

Nevertheless, these lovable gentle giants make awesome pets.

So far, which of the breeds is your favorite? Why?

NEWFOUNDLANDS!

Last time, I posted about a little bundle of joy. Now I want to show you guys something totally on the opposite side of the spectrum: Newfoundlands. They are truly AMAZING dogs. These dogs are excellent swimmers and some are actually used to do water rescues. Although they have this incredible amount of strength, they are so gentle and great with children of all ages.  So far, these dogs sound like the perfect dog. However, before you decide to adopt a newfie, you must consider two things. First of all, these dogs are massive. They are prone to put on weight and have joint problems later on. Secondly, they have thick double coats that need extensive and proper grooming. But overall, these guys are just fun loving and lovable giants!

Breed of the week: PUGS!

PUGS PUGS PUGS!

This post is dedicated to my friend Matt. He really loves pugs! They usually stay small and they are just a bundle of fun. These dogs are classified as brachycephalic dogs-- meaning that they have short noses that give them the "squished face look". Due to this, usually they develop breathing problems in warm/hot weather and they snort and snore a lot. They also have a cute curly-q tail! Although the wrinkles on their faces are adorable, owners should make sure they wash and dry between them properly so they don't develop infections. They don't have thick double coats so it isn't too hard to maintain their coats, but they still need frequent brushing. Pugs are really durable and healthy for their size. They are also wonderful with children and make great family pets:)

Given the description, is the pug the dog for you? Stay tuned for more upcoming posts about other breeds!

INTRODUCTION

HI EVERYONE! WELCOME!


My name is Min Kim, but I go by Alice; Min is my Korean name and I've used Alice as my American name in school since I was young, so everyone still calls me Alice. Before I go off topic, let me tell you what I plan on blogging about. I really like dogs and I plan on getting one as soon as I get a place of my own: my mom is deathly scared of dogs. I also want to encourage the adoption of dogs at reputable shelters. It's great that you can save a life and also find a new member of the family!