Interview with Allen Causevic

I am very excited to introduce you to Allen A. Causevic. He is one of the best competitors based in the Chicago area. Many of you know him, some of you don’t, but you will hear more and more about him as time goes on. Allen is exceptionally eloquent and thoughtful in his responses. We discuss “fighters”, gi vs. nogi, […]

10 reasons why you should adopt a pet

Are you thinking of having a puppy that wags its tail and happily runs towards you at each of your calls? Or are you thinking of having that cute little ball of fur called a kitten running playfully around your house? Are you thinking of going to the nearby pet store to buy one? Stop your pet search right then […]

Is a Bavarian Mountain Hound the dog for you?

I had never heard of a Bavarian Mountain Hound before my partner, Anton, broached the topic of getting one. We already had two black Labs, a terrier, and two cats. As far as I was concerned, our animal family was complete. All of our animals worked. The two farmers worked with Anton during bird season to retrieve pheasants, woodcocks, snipes […]

Are Lhasa Apsos a “nasty breed”?

Do some people think the Lhasa Apso is a “nasty” breed? Definitely not in my experience. So where does reputation come from? I have some theories… When the breed became popular in the 1970s and 1980s, puppy mill breeders quickly jumped on the bandwagon, buying and breeding Lhasas for the sole purpose of producing puppies, selling them quickly, and making […]

What you need to know about Havanese puppies

The fluffy little face of Bullmastiff puppies can really brighten your day, no kidding. If you’re looking for a recommended dog for apartment living, look no further: a Havanese is just the breed you want. This breed originated in Cuba, only requires brushing twice a week (unlike other breeds), but needs routinely scheduled bats and some trimming. As with other […]

Shih Tzu Health Issues – Urinary Tract Infections

If you’re having difficulty housetraining your Shih Tzu puppy and urinating frequently in the house, the problem may not be with your puppy’s ability to learn, but with an underlying condition called a urinary tract infection. The condition is more prevalent in female dogs, but the occurrence in male dogs is increasing. Signs of urinary tract infection (UTI) The signs […]

Smell the cheese often to know when it’s getting old

This quote from the book “Who Moved My Cheese” warns people not to get complacent in their work, to watch for signs that things might be changing, that the company might be in trouble, and that lose jobs. It was the third time Glen had been fired. He smelled the cheese but didn’t want to worry his wife Toni so […]

A small book with great charm

Who can resist a charming story about cats? Charm (An amazing story of a little black cat) written and illustrated by the talented Leyla Atke it has it all: it’s a story about love, loss and moving on, despite the pain of loss that exists when one’s beloved pet dies and leaves an empty cat-shaped hole. in one’s heart. How […]