The Basenji originated in Zaire and the Congo where they served as hunting companions to Pygmy hunters. They were successful at driving game into nets and adding to the community's food supply. Enthusiasts were not able to bring the Basenji outside of Africa until 1929, making them one of the most … [Read more...]
Pet Insurance for the Mastiff
May 20, 2012 By Leave a Comment
The Mastiff dog breed originated in England and was mostly utilized as a guardian. The sheer size of these dogs made them intimidating and it was easy for them to scare away intruders. In different times throughout history, they were used as war dogs, gladiators, hunting dogs, bull baiters, bear … [Read more...]
Pet Insurance for the Papillon
May 19, 2012 By Leave a Comment
The Papillon is a dog breed that originated in France maybe as early as the 16th century. The name Papillon is the word ‘butterfly' in the French language, showing how beautiful the originators of this breed thought they were. These dogs had the hard job of being a lap dog, something they still … [Read more...]
Pet Insurance for the Rottweiler
May 18, 2012 By Leave a Comment
The Rottweiler originated in Germany and was used as a cattle drover and guardian of the home. When cattle driving was outlawed in the mid-19th century, the Rottweiler breed almost became extinct. But around 1900, fans of the breed revived it and by the 1930s it was competing in AKC competitions. It … [Read more...]
Pet Insurance – Now a Necessity!
May 16, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Once seen as an unnecessary expense to many has now become a reasonable purchase. Pet insurance was once seen as a way for companies to take advantage of peoples feelings and make them pay for something they don't need. At one point in time insurance for your pet may have been unnecessary, however … [Read more...]
Why is Pet Insurance important?
May 15, 2012 By Leave a Comment
For some people, pets are more important compare to other things in their life because they consider them as their family members. Regular check-ups and other diagnostic are necessary for proper pet care. So, for such pet lovers, it is recommended that they avail the facility of pet insurance which … [Read more...]
Pet Insurance for the Dalmatian
May 9, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Interestingly, the Dalmatian dog breed originated in Yugoslavia and was used as a carriage dog. Its main purpose was basically to protect the carriage horses from aggressive lurking dogs, but it served an aesthetic purpose as well. The sleek dogs with the unique markings would add a touch of style … [Read more...]
Pet Insurance for the Komondor
May 5, 2012 By Leave a Comment
The Komondor originated in Hungary back in 1555 and was used as a sheep guardian because they resembled the sheep and could blend in quite well and trick the predators. The breed was introduced to America in 1933 where it continued its job of sheep guardian. The AKC finally officially recognized the … [Read more...]
Pet Insurance – Personal Liability Cover
May 3, 2012 By Leave a Comment
With pet insurance, you may be covered for up to £2,000,000 per incident of personal liability to cover compensation or legal costs. You could face a personal liability claim for a variety of reasons: one main cause of personal liability could be if your dog causes bodily injury, death, illness or … [Read more...]
Pet Insurance and Malignant Melanomas
May 2, 2012 By Leave a Comment
UK pet insurance offers different levels of cover, so if you compare pet insurance online, it’s worth taking an in-depth look at the policy documents. The cheapest insurance does not always offer the most extensive cover and if your pet becomes seriously ill you could find that your pet insurance … [Read more...]
