Breed Profile

Emotional neglect is a process in which the caregiver fails to recognise the emotional needs of a dog, due to which he fails to meet those needs. It is usually an unintentional act of passivity and does not involve malicious intent. What are the emotional needs of your pet? To recognise and prevent emotional neglect, one needs to know what kind of emotional needs dogs have. Emotional needs…

Many pet parents make decisions about pet foods based not on facts, but on the many common myths and misconceptions that prevail. As a responsible pet parent, it is important to understand the science behind the food and nutritional requirement of your furry friends. Myth: The Ingredient list is a right approach to determine the quality of a pet food Truth: Ingredient lists are commonly used by…

Here’s what a great Christmas looks like – being cuddled up with your furry friend, drinking hot chocolate and watching cute holiday-themed movies! Make the most of this season of joy with your pets. (PHOTOGRAPHY - STILLS BY ROHIT) Our lovely pet parents share how their pets make their life and this festive season all the more bright and happy. Spreading cheer, one wag at a time…

Indian chef, restaurateur, cookbook writer, filmmaker, humanitarian... and most of all, a pet lover, Vikas Khanna has a lovely tale to be told about his dogs—Tiddy and Plum. He considers his pet dogs as one of the best parts of his life. They are his comfort, friends and family.–by Jyaneswar Laishram Born in Amritsar, Vikas Khanna is now based in New York City. He had a mixed Pomeranian…

Talking to Erica Fernandes to know her lovely memories with her pets, how she evolved as a pet parent and what responsible pet parenting means to her. Erica Fernandes is a popular Indian TV actress and model. She made her way into the audience’s heart through the beautiful portrayal of Dr Sonakshi Bose in the serial Kuch Rang Pyaar Ke Aise Bhi. You also know her as the lovely Prerna from…

Anuja Chauhan is a famous Indian author who worked as an advertising professional before pursuing her full-time literary career. She is known for her books, The Zoya Factor, Battle for Bittora, Those Pricey Thakur Girls, and the latest being Club You to Death. She’s a mom to three loving kids and her love for furry babies is all over the social media. Let’s hear from Anuja in her wit and…

With our 100th Issue let’s celebrate Charlie, a charming Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, who came into the family of H.E. Reuben Gauci, High Commissioner of Malta to India and is all love. It all started with Reuben’s daughter Alisa who wanted to bring home a pet! Charlie H.E.Reuben, Alisa, Charlie & Dr Olga H.E. Reuben Gauci, High Commissioner of Malta to India, with his wife Dr…

India has always been the land where dogs were loved and were a part of the household. It is in recent times that the trend of international breeds has taken over. Do you know that native dogs are the incredible gems of India. There are so many native breeds of India that people don’t know about. They are perfect for our climate and topography. So know more about these beauties. It’s time to…

Prithviraj’s parents (Prakash Patil and Ujwalarani Prakash Patil)with Brutty, Thor & Daisy Prithviraj with Daisy Prithviraj with Thor & Daisy Weimaraner is likely to be the oldest German Pointing breed and have been purebred since 1900. The typical Weimaraner is friendly, fearless, alert and obedient—all traits that make him an excellent companion. –by Prithviraj Prakash Patil…

Dobermans are one of the most popular dog breeds internationally. Strong, majestic, and athletic, they are perfect companions and will make a great pet. Know more about dashing dobes! -by Vishnu Dutt Tripathi 1. Sporty & stylist Dobermans are of medium size, strong and muscularly built. Through the elegant lines of their body, stature, and stern expressions of determination, they signify an…

Many Indian dog breeds are lesser known because of the increasing craze of imported breeds among pet parents. One of the root causes of the decline is due to people’s lack of information of these native breeds. Rajapalayam is one such Indian breed who has gained popularity lately. Let’s find out more on this breed. –by Dr AR Ahlawat, Dr AD Verma, Dr HA Sharma, Dr MD Odedra and Dr GP Sabapara…

Breed profile is like an “Instruction manual” giving you an overview of what the dog is programmed for. It was our ancestors who interacted with these breeds, and over a period of years we have designed those finer qualities and capabilities that make our dogs look in a certain way, act in certain way, and support us with certain skill sets. The more purebred the dog is, the more he will be…

–by Dr Rameez Bloch, Dr Shual Ahmed R, Dr Dhaval Vaghela, Dr Bharat Gohil and Dr Tanvi Patel India is home to about 20 dog breeds, but sadly none of them are recognised internationally. Rajapalayam, Chippiparai, Kombai, Kanni, Mudhol Hound, Rampur Hound and Caravan Hound are some of the most popular ones. The state of Karnataka is blessed with three such indigenous dog breeds, of which,…

Dogs are the only animal to have so much variation in appearance without branching into a separate species. While every breed is meant to make for best companion or friend, we select Fantastic Fourteen here to know their distinctive feature, nature and disposition.-by Garima Singhal Samoyed Originally bred to hunt, haul sledges and herd reindeers in Siberia, they proved their mettle as great…

Dogs, especially Beagles, are a favoured species in toxicology studies. They undergo a lot of stress and toxins during their tenure at laboratories. But animal lovers are now endeavouring to rehabilitate, re-home Beagles because only love can bring joy in the lives of these animals. In January this year, Pune-based ResQ Charitable Trust brought home 21 Beagles from a laboratory. They were being…

A Dogo Argentino is a treat to the eyes – he strides with pride, looks regal, confident, determined and courageous. This muscular and confident dog will come up to you, make an eye contact and then lovingly lick up your face – a perfect blend of power and gentleness. Powerful, agile, intelligent dog who can hunt cooperatively with other dogs with great speed and stamina and virtually no…

India is the birthplace of some popular dog breeds. And these desi breeds have their origins in foreign soils. Let’s find out some Indian breeds who have strong connections to some of the popular breeds of the world. Indian Pariah: This native Indian dog bred naturally on Indian soil since time immemorial was initially thought to have originated from the Australian Dingo. But some Swedish…

Few things in life are as heartwarming as watching a mother dog interact with her puppies. From the moment of their birth to days after they go to their new homes, a mother dog’s focus is on her young charges. Some call it ‘instinct’, but dog lovers know better. Here’s more on this unique bond between a mother dog and her pups. Moms not only give birth, they nurture them. About three…

Meet Portuguese Podengo, a friendly, agile and fearless breed. Truly a companion dog, a Podengo is an easy-to-maintain breed, suitable for most households. A Portuguese Podengo is an all-in-one package, with the best qualities you can think of in your pooch. He is agile, alert, lively, friendly and easy to keep. Sturdy appearance... The Portuguese Podengo is the Portuguese national…

Active, impressive, square dog with a blueblack tongue, Chow-Chows are an epitome of loyalty and love towards their pet parents.  Spitz type, active, compact, square, well balanced, leonine in appearance, proud, dignified bearing; good muscle tone; tail carried over back—that’s how a Chow-Chow looked! He should always be able to move freely with a pendulum type swinging of the back legs. A…