Editorial

All those who are blessed with a pooch would definitely agree that pooches are more than smart – not only in their looks and mannerisms but also emotionally and intellectually. They know when we are home, they are there to greet us at the door. They know when and how to plead to get their favourite treat or a walk down the street. They keep us on our toes and teach us not to be lazy. These…

New Year is not just the beginning of a new calendar, but it is much more – new hopes, new aspirations, new resolutions, etc – in fact, it gives us an opportunity to jump with joy and start afresh. A UK survey was recently conducted to find how important pets are for pooch lovers, especially women and there were some interesting findings. As many as 25 percent women would dump a man if their pet…

"A dog doesn't care if you're rich or poor, big or small, young or old. He doesn't care ifby, Shweta Khurana you're not smart, not popular, not a good joke-teller, not the best athlete, nor the best-looking person. To your dog, you are the greatest, the smartest, the nicest human being who was ever born. You are his friend and protector." – Louis Sabin We all know how true it is...we are the world…

Its a wonderful life - specially when you have your amazing paws who constantly keep a watch over your every move, emotion and action. The jingle of the cupboard keys - gives them a clue - that you are about to go - so here they come and stand right next to you expectantly - if you are going somewhere - I AM GOING WITH YOU - with a loud woof, tonnes of excitement and that adorable wag. ‘Wear your…

Excellent to celebrate the 8th anniversary of Dogs & Pups, the magazine committed to responsible pet parenting. The number 8 itself is mystical – in Hinduism, it is the number of abundance… In Islam, eight angels carry the holy throne of Allah in heaven while in Christianity, they believe in the spiritual Eighth day! Even in Chinese culture, number eight is considered auspicious. But we…

Recently- I met Bakhtawar - a mischievous Lab - all of four months. The moment he stepped in our house, there was excitement, shrieks, endless energy and tonnes of chaos. Kids were scrambling to entertain Bakhtawar - and our bundle of fun and energy had only one thing on mind - how do I have more fun? Water was spilled from the bowl and our guest of honour merrily plonked himself in it. The…

Facebook, Twitter, screen awards, advertisements… our pooches are everywhere. The recently concluded Golden Collar Awards came as a pleasant surprise – our pooches really deserve to be awarded for their hard work. Whether they are on or off screen, they are true companions… truly a delight for all. Their unconditional love, loyalty, friendship is unmatched… sprinkling magic in every moment.…

Here is the list of 165 dog breeds. Affenpinscher Afghan Hound Airedale Terrier Akita Alaskan Malamute Standard American Eskimo Dog Miniature American Eskimo Dog Toy American Eskimo Dog American Foxhound American Staffordshire Terrier American Water Spaniel Anatolian Shepherd Dog Australian Cattle Dog Australian Shepherd Australian Terrier Basenji Basset Hound Beagle Bearded…

New Year is a time to rejoice - celebrate the best we have and forget the rest. It is also the time to count your blessings and all pet parents would thank God for the wonderful wagging delight. They bring so much love and joy in our life that it makes our life worthwhile. Besides, all the health and therapeutic benefits our pooches bestow on us, there’s something more…they teach us life’s little…

Winter is the time to snuggle together – you and your tiny bundle of fur. Sit together in a cosy place, watch a flick and rub his belly for that extra attention you can splurge on him. It’s also time to welcome new pups in the family. Whether you are adopting a pup or the mommy pooch is expecting a litter of pups – the excitement is infectious…There are hundreds of questions in your mind – how to…

Amidst all the activities which surround you, take time out and spend moments with your cherished ones. Make their little hearts happy and their eyes sparkle. Most of all, pamper them with your time. Notice their gait, the wag and body language when they get to share time with you. The games you play, the walks you share and the care you take will keep your canine member sparkling. Different parts…

The number ‘seven’ has always been important: Seven Wonders of the World, seven continents, seven colours of the rainbow, seven days in a week and even seven basic musical notes. Throughout the ages, the number 7 has defied the law of averages and confounded mathematicians. For many, the number 7 is a symbol of luck and good fortune. Dogs & Pups has recently completed 7 wonderful years of…

Expression is the ‘key’ – we learn about this more everyday from our cool canines. Alsoby, Shweta Khurana they are always in the moment –not thinking about what’s happened or worried about the future. Many of life’s simple yet Valuable lessons can be learnt from our precious paws who are always giving. Kids too enjoy each moment and when ‘two little feet & four paws’ get together – under…

Life is beautiful- each moment ever changing, filled with new challenges - amongst all the whirlpool of activities which surround me - I stop and look at Sparkle & Suhaan (my 3.5 years old) - and their attitude towards life…if they are happy, they show it; if they are sad that is visible too; if they want love, they simply come and snuggle. What they both want is expressed loud and clear -…

This new year, let’s give a toast to some pooch-stories being told and the millions experienced, shared, loved and remembered...we love you all - big or small, black, white, brown, grey etc, pedigreed, mixed or stray. For people who have not been blessed with dog might feel that all dogs are same. But we all know, how wrong this statement is. Each pooch is an individual – different from the rest,…

Time flies and before you know your little furry canine is all grown up. One thing you definitely want is for him not to get older. You're a great pet parent but now with him ageing, you need to put that extra effort . Ensure that your veterinary visits are regular for a general health check up. Do consult your vet on any minor changes you notice. It is also important to look into his dietary…

As we celebrate the sixth anniversary of Dogs & Pups, we just cannot thank all of you for your love and trust you have shown us all these years. The bonding has been strong and together we have cherished our four-legged companions. Another reason to rejoice is that besides our love and care, we can look forward to better medical care. Ramba (a nine months old Boxer) in Chennai met with a road…

Our paw friends have a unique place in our hearts and lives. All those who have been blessed with a canine in any phase of life can remember their love and antics… all through their life…this love comes with a lifetime guarantee, right? We all can recall how exciting it was to see your puppy the first time…the pure bundle of joy, those tiny soft paws, the lil’ button nose, starry eyes and lil’…

Dog shows, dog fairs, dog events…we just don’t seem to have enough of our canines and are always there to cheer them up, time and again. And our pooches just love all the fun and excitement…but they always remember that they are there for their pet parents in thick and thin. Very recently, a pet dog in Coimbatore saved a three-year-old boy from a leopard! Yes the little braveheart scared the…

Have you ever seen the happiness, the excitement and the frenzy …when you take your lil’ pooch out for a drive? The moment you roll down the car window, two tiny paws and one beautiful head is ready to peep out…you exclaim, “No,” pull him back and roll back the window! He gives you a ‘not so happy look’ and maybe a bow-vow or two and then busies himself looking out, his excitement showing in his…