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Canines never fail to amaze us…their crazy antics, loyalty, faithfulness, companionship, unconditional love…the list is endless. We are also charmed with their natural acting prowess…their eyes speak a thousand words, their expressions are so real and their tricks amuse us. At the 12th anniversary of Dogs & Pups, we bring you twelve of our favourite canine entertainers. When you have a…

It’s amazing how we slowly become so attached to these cute creatures that they tend to take most of our life’s space beyond imagination. A dog, a pet, a baby and then a heartbeat.. my baby pug LEO  turned one recently...celebrated his First Birthday... he’s the lucky charm of our lives... a vibrant source of energy, love and  happiness. -Yatin Sharma, Chandigarh

Maui and Baby are the names of my two English Cocker Spaniels—a Golden male and Black  female aged three years and one year  respectively; no matter how incapable and nincompoop I may sound, these two dogs have been the most challenging of all the dogs whom I have ever brought up in life. Deceptive completely English Cocker Spaniels are said to be amongst the most gentlest, playful,…

Pets are as alive and sensitive as we human beings are. Pets need equal attention. Read on to develop a Beautiful Bond. In the dark corner of the living room, late at night, a major robbery is underway. Dad is keeping watch while his daughters, Doreen and Angel, are devouring vegetable peels, biscuits, leftover food and soiled baby diapers. After that, they tear apart garbage bags, destroy food…

Some pet parents love to bask in the love of a particular breed…why? It is their unique characteristics that make them adorable and perfectly suited to their lifestyle. Here we bring a few unique characteristics and origin of some popular foreign breeds. Dean Koontz, author, whispers, rightly said, “Once you have had  a wonderful dog, a life without one, is a life diminished.” Out poochie…

Dogs have been divided into various categories based on their appearance; work performed and why they were originally bred. These categories have a mix of breeds. However, over time some breeds have evolved. So we talk about the current categories, what were they originally bred for and what kind of work they perform today. Here are a few major categories where our pooches fit in: …

Our doggie friends are a valued member of our family. But unlike a human friend or close family confidante, our furry pals do some decidedly un-human things that leave us scratching our heads and reminding us that they are, after all, a different species. But no matter, since these things are endlessly entertaining, making them what they are, dogs, and makes us fall in love with them even more,…

Ready to welcome a new pup at home, but not sure, which breed? Let’s help you find the pawfect fit for your home and family. Don’t just bring home a pup because he looks very cute or you saw him in a movie or your friend has it.Bring home a pup because he suits your home, family and lifestyle. For example, if you live in an apartment and you bring home a St Bernard, the sweet looking pup…

A multiple-dog household may seem to be bliss… but there can be compatibility issues between them. Here’s how to have peace and harmony in a multiple-dog household. Dogs are pack animals, so we usually think that it’ll be easy for them to live with other dogs. This isn’t always true. As a member of multiple dog household, we recommend you to keep your expectations low. Be realistic. There…

Art is immortal and so are the artists and their muses. Dog lovers across the world get their pooches immortalised through portraits and sketches. Here are five artists who sketch dogs and their work is so real that their drawings look lifelike portraits. Danguole Šerstinskaja is winner of American Art Awards ‘Realism Animal’ decided by 25 of the best galleries in America. She undertook…

In the Mesopotamian religion, there was a group who worshiped a dog deity and had a temple referred to as ‘The Dog House’. In the ancient Egyptian religion, Anubis, the god of the afterlife, had the head of a jackal. Zoroastrianism included the proper treatment of dogs in their holy books and required that dogs had funerals similar to those of humans. Is it surprising, then that quite a few modern…

Pooches have always been members of the families of the famous world political leaders. Find out who are with whom!

At the Powai Fest 2016, Rotary Club of Bombay presented an opportunity for pets and their pet parents to socialise and party. As part of the festival, Living The Dreamz Events organised Dog’s Day Out on 10th January 2016 at Eden Football Grounds in Powai as an event to promote pet culture. Dog’s Day Out was a perfect party that dogs would love to attend with their pet parents and fellow…

Step back and do something that brings you back to life and gives you genuine happiness. I had the world & then Tuzzie came and made sure my world was complete. We think too much, we try too hard. Sometimes we just need to let go and get a woof. Missing friend I am the only child of my parents living in Delhi. Life has been good so far. God’s been kind. I’d call myself pampered, not…

Have you ever come home to discover your dog sitting in a fluffy fairyland after tearing apart a cushion? Or possibly your dog has amazed your family with that freshly dug crater in your backyard? Have you ever wondered why your dog is exhibiting a certain behaviour? Are they being naughty or could it be that they are bored? Let’s see how to keep boredom at bay. Dogs who are bored tend to…

Winters makes us lazy – we don’t feel like going out from cosy indoors. The same applies to our pooch. But it is important to keep your pet active even when the temperature drops. Here are a few tips to an active pet. Walk in the sun: Take your pet out for a walk in day time when the sun shines. If this is not possible, take him out in the mornings, but make sure he wears a dog coat and…

Let love be the ‘only reason’ for bringing a dog into your Heart & Home. This four-legged creature is a big responsibility. No matter how well-trained he is, a pet dog is always dependent on his pet parent. So, only bring him home for ‘love’. Get a dog only if… Get a dog because you love dogs and want to have one grow old with you. Get a dog because you want to give him a permanent…

William Shakespeare rightly said, “What’s in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet.” True! But a name is an identity – that which makes you apart from others… same is with your pet. Here’s how to choose the pawfect name for your pooch. Surf the dog naming websites: Just like you Google to name your newborn baby, surf websites which have stocked hundreds…

German Shepherd Dogs (GSDs) are a strong, courageous breed of dog. But a little negligence can take your pooch away from you. The moment your dog is detected with anything take due care and keep a check on the treatment she is availing. GSDs are preferred for search and rescue purposes, service dogs and prove themselves as efficient police, guard and military dogs. Known for their…

Ever since your human child is in the embryonic stage, you start filling up his scrapbook. You can do the same for your furry companion. Since it’s very difficult to find a memory book for a pet in Indian book stores, you may order one online or make one on your own. Let’s see how to make a pawfect scrapbook for your pooch. Your pooch is like a child and it is so much fun to chronicle his…