Swimming Safety Tips For Dogs

Click To Tweet "The Best Swimming Safety Tips For Dogs" We all just assume that dogs can swim, after all they have descended from wild animals right?  While a swimming instinct is built in to most modern breeds, swimming both in a pool and beach does pose a threat to our lovable furry family members.  Especially if proper precautions are not taken. Here are some quick tips on how to keep your dogs safe around the water this Summer, but also warning signs to watch out for after they go for a swim Dogs DO need to learn to swim.[...]

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The Engraving Team Is At It Again, Making Your Personalized Pet ID Tags

Did you know that all of our designer pet ID tags are guaranteed for life?  Yep, we will replace them with no questions asked.  That is just how confident we are that you'll not only love the tags but that they are going to last a lifetime.   Our engraving department is hard at work putting together your personalized pet ID Tags.  Check out all of our Designer Dog ID Tags to see for yourself We're adding new styles all the time including the always popular bone shaped, paw-print, Swarovski crystal, and more!.  Shop online today to choose a pet tag[...]

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5 Cuddly Facts About Shih Tzus

5 cuddly, lovable facts about Shih Tzus Shih Tzus were originally bred in China as a companion dog for emperors.  Their name means "lion" in Chinese.  In fact their full name is actually Tibetan Shih Tzu Kou meaning Tibetan Lion Dog The Shih Tzu didn't make it to the US until the 1940s when US Soldiers stationed in the UK fell in love with these pups and brought some back.  The breed, however, was not officially recognized in the US until 1969  Need a flower accessory for you Shih Tzu?  Check out our Flower Dog Collars here as the Shih Tzu is[...]

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June 2015 Hottest Dog Photo Contest

The May 2015 Hottest Dog Contest winner is Cali the Sheltie.  Thanks to Tricia J. for the submission and congrats on winning the $50 Store Credit.  Enter your Hot Dog into the Contest here Can your dog say #ImAHotDog?  If you think so, then be sure to share your pics with us and we'll pick the lucky Hot Dogs to be displayed on our package inserts, on our Facebook page with over 100,000 followers, on our hot new Instagram account, on a Twitter account with 11,000+ fans, and of course you could win a $50 Gift Certificate to HotDogCollars.com.  Check[...]

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