Dogs

Buying a Puppy? | Checklist to Help You Find the Right Breeder
Looking to buy a puppy for you and your family? Ready to start searching for your furry forever friend? Please keep reading to learn how you can help stamp out business for irresponsible breeders, when you are looking for your perfect pooch.

Pupdate: Diane, Bella, Tess and Beckett
Owning one dog can be a handful, but having more than one requires even more responsibility! When introducing a new dog to your family, including your existing pets, it is so important to do this responsibly. As much as you may want a second pet, your existing pooch may not. Diane tells us about her three dogs and how she came to rehome them.

Dogs Trust Investigates Puppy Smuggling
Dogs Trust have been uncover to hunt out the truth behind puppy smuggling into the UK. Keep reading to learn more, and to find out what you need to be aware of when buying a puppy.

How to Prepare for a New puppy
With their playful nature, wobbly walk and adorable little faces, it is far too easy to fall in love puppies. However, it is so important not to let the excitement of new puppy cloud your judgement on what to expect once they are part of your lives at home. We caught up with Dogs Trust to help give you some idea on what to expect when giving a puppy a home.

Pupdate: Val and Dolly
Rehoming a young dog can sometimes be a daunting prospect, especially if you don’t know how they have been brought up in those important first few months…however, that shouldn’t put you off. Val tells us how rehoming a young bouncy Springer Spaniel may have been challenging, but it has also been very rewarding.

Check List When Welcoming a Dog Into Your Home
Giving a dog a new home? Bringing a new dog into your family can be a very exciting time, but amidst the anticipation you should make sure you are prepared to welcome him or her into your home. Pet Shop Bowl are here to give you some tips!

Free Microchipping For Dogs!
Happy Microchipping month! June is all about dogs and microchipping. Keep reading to find out why it is so important to microchip your dog, and how you can advantage of the many free microchipping services around the UK this month!

Dog Breed Guides: The German Shepherd
We love dogs here at Preloved, and we know how important it is to ensure you find the right dog to suit you and your lifestyle. In this series of articles you will find detailed information about specific dog breeds…keep reading to find out more about the German Shepherd!

Dog Breed Guides: The Bloodhound
The Bloodhound is a large hound breed that hunts by scent and its sheer size and hunting characteristics mean its not suitable for many people’s lifestyles. Overall the breed is an affectionate and loving one, but their instinct to track every scent they find must be taken into consideration along with their enormous food bills. […]

Be Treatwise With Your Dog
If you’re looking for help and advice on what food your dog can eat, then take a look at our guest blog post from Vet-Medic. Learn what is a healthy choice for your dog, and what can make them ill. Read on to find out more!