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History, behaviour, the human-dog bond and curiosities – fascinating background knowledge about dogs.

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Why do old dogs smell? Causes and what you can do

An older dog often smells stronger than before. Usually there is a specific reason that you can recognise and tackle. Find out where the smell comes from, when to see the vet and what helps in everyday life.
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Are dogs still dogs? Domestication and its effects

The relationship between humans and dogs is one of the oldest and most profound bonds in the history of animal-human interaction. For thousands of years, dogs have accompanied us as guardians, helpers and friends...
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Kukur Tihar: The Nepalese Dog Festival

Kukur Tihar is a Nepalese festival celebrated in honour of dogs. It takes place every year in October or November and is an important part of Nepalese culture. During the festival, dogs are honoured with flowers, the colour tika and delicacies.
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My pet – my best friend

Dogs and cats, like all pets, are an important social partner for humans; a positive relationship can also have a beneficial effect on our health. How lovely it is, especially in difficult times, to be greeted joyfully, even if you were only away briefly.
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What is good for my dog now that he has grown old?

There is a well-known saying: everyone wants to grow old, but nobody wants to get older. This applies not only to us humans, but also to our dogs. We give you tips on how your furry friend, too, can grow old comfortably.
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Dog owners live longer

Epidemiologists from Sweden have shown in a large study that dog owners live longer and are less likely to develop cardiovascular disease. The results clearly demonstrate that living together with a dog is beneficial to one's own health.
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Cats – our companions for a long time

10,000 years of shared history and the mystery of human and cat. Dogs have accompanied us for 30,000 years, yet the relationship with the cat is unique in its own way – a fascinating mixture of closeness and independence.
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New regulations for dogs

What was recently in the media? It concerns a highly official regulation about what animals need, and quite a bit more. It is intended to guarantee dogs sufficient exercise and caring supervision.
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Timeless classics

Like owner, like dog

"Dog owners come to resemble their dogs more and more," popular wisdom claims. And indeed, almost everyone knows a corresponding example from their circle of acquaintances. Usually it is a matter of visual similarities, but it also often happens that dog owners choose an animal...
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Cesar Millan – what's behind the dog whisperer?

In the summer of 2014, Cesar Millan is touring Germany. The American is known not least through his television show as the dog whisperer, under whose hands even difficult problem dogs immediately become as meek as lambs. He uses neither force nor visible aids, but works almost exclusively with body language and energy. The successes are unmistakable, and interest in his method is correspondingly great. […]
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The 7 Biggest Misconceptions About Dogs

The dog is man's best friend, they say. And best friends understand each other blindly – of course. With humans and dogs, however, it is somewhat different, because the two speak completely different languages...
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Accessory dog: the handbag predator

Dog baskets, dog leads, dog bowls, dog toys – but also dog coats, dog jewellery, dog shampoo and dog accessories are available in a huge selection in the relevant shops...
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Human and dog – a dream team

Over the course of evolution, our four-legged friends have become considerably more oriented towards humans. They are very good at interpreting our body signals. Why not many more people make use of this in dog training is what we clarify here.
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A dog wants to comfort

Dogs recognise human sorrow and want to help. Hildegard of Bingen already said: "Give people a dog and their soul will become healthy!" No one comforts better than your own furry friend when you are feeling down.
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Dogs Make You Happy

Dogs make you happy! But who would have thought that even a single encounter with a dog has a clear effect on our psyche? A research group at the University of British Columbia came to this conclusion.
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Allergies to dog hair

What many people do not realise: for millions of people, contact with dogs is not possible. They develop a skin rash, shortness of breath or asthma. You can find out more about the background to animal allergies here.
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The Super-Sniffers

Dogs have an exceptionally good sense of smell. They can perceive even the tiniest scent molecules and follow a trail of odours over long distances. Read here what makes our super-sniffers so special.
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The Relationship Between Dog and Human

All dog owners love their companions, and it is usually a close relationship. It can be compared to that of parents and child. After all, our dogs live in dependence on us.
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Do all dogs have a hunting instinct?

A widespread misconception is that not all dog breeds have a hunting instinct. That is not quite true. In fact, this instinct is present in almost every dog, just to a differing degree.
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International communication in "dogese"

Dogs have a subtle and multifaceted body language. They need no translator, because it is understood the world over. Read more about the body language of dogs here.
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Interesting Facts About Our Four-Legged Friends

A dog is not simply a dog – there are true giants and also tiny dwarfs! The differences in appearance are often enormous. Read more about the differences between the breeds here.
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The dog and its nose

Everything the four-legged friend can smell with its nose, and what it can deduce from that, is simply incredible! A dog's nose is a true marvel of nature. Read more about it here.
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Why Do Dogs Actually Howl?

In many films, especially Westerns, you can hear wolves and coyotes howling. Why do our dogs actually howl? Find out here with us!
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Getting on well with your four-legged friend

The dog is far more than just an animal companion; he is our best friend. But things are not always perfect. What can you do to improve how you get along together?
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