Dogs Articles

Canadian consumers lost over $4.2 million to pet scams in 2024 — the majority through Kijiji, Facebook Marketplace, and Instagram. This 2026 guide explains the five specific red flags that identify a backyard breeder or outright scammer posing as a CKC-registered breeder in Canada, how to verify a CKC registration number before sending any money, what RCMP Internet Crime says about puppy deposit recovery, and the provincial consumer protection laws you can use to fight back.

Pet insurance waiting periods vary by insurer, policy and state, and a condition can be treated as pre-existing even without a formal diagnosis. Updated September 5, 2026, this U.S. guide compares current waiting-period rules from Embrace, Spot, Pumpkin, Lemonade, Trupanion, ASPCA and AKC, explains NAIC-model state protections, and shows how to prevent or appeal common claim denials.

Trupanion and Fetch structure Canadian pet insurance very differently. Trupanion uses a lifetime per-condition deductible, excludes exam fees and has no payout limits; Fetch uses an annual deductible, covers sick-visit exam fees and offers customizable annual payout and reimbursement options. Compare current waiting periods, direct-pay differences, pre-existing-condition rules and a like-for-like claim example before choosing a policy.

A pet passport is not a universal travel permit — but several popular warnings about it are also wrong. Updated September 3, 2026: when an EU Pet Passport is valid, why Great Britain→EU uses an Animal Health Certificate (AHC) rather than a 'GB Pet Health Certificate', when Great Britain accepts EU passports, what the CDC really requires for U.S.-bound dogs, and how Japan, Australia and New Zealand use their own import systems. Includes the EU's new 2026 document framework, route-specific rabies timing and eight myths corrected.

Millions of children are bitten by dogs every year—most often by the family dog, at home. But it doesn't have to be that way. This science-backed guide reveals why bites happen, how to read your dog's warning signs, age-by-age safety rules, how to dog-proof your home, and exactly what to do in an emergency. Essential reading for every parent with a dog (or thinking of getting one).

Worried your dog might run off? 2026's top GPS trackers compared: Tractive Dog 6 (best subscription), Aorkuler 2 (no subscription, no cell network), Apple AirTag (cheap Bluetooth), Fi Series 3+ (durable), PitPat (health tracker), and Garmin Alpha T 20 (professional). Includes real costs, battery life, water resistance, and which ones work in the US, UK, Canada, and Australia.

Germany's favorite dogs of 2026 revealed! Is the Labrador Retriever still on top, or has the Frenchie finally taken the crown? Based on VDH and DCN statistics, this guide ranks the top 10 breeds. Includes breed profiles, costs, and essential info on German dog tax (Hundesteuer), liability insurance, and restricted breeds. Perfect for expats and future owners.

The American Staffordshire Terrier is one of six dog breeds designated by Türkiye's Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry as a "dangerous animal" under Circular 2021-48. New breeding, acquisition, transfer, sale, advertising and entry into the country are prohibited, while only dogs that qualified for the 2021-2022 transition and were sterilized and registered may remain with their owners. This evergreen guide explains the AmStaff-specific transition date, PETVET records, muzzle and leash rules, restricted public areas, the current penalty framework, mixed-breed questions, travel risks and what to do if a dog's legal status is unclear.

Is the Dogo Argentino banned where you live? Updated September 2026 guide separating true ownership bans from import bans and conditional rules in the UK, Australia, Germany, Spain, France, Romania, Turkey, the US and more—using official government sources.