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First Time Dog Owners Should Consider These Breeds

February 23, 2024

Are you considering adding a fur-legged friend to your family? If so, this blog is for you. We have handpicked...

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2024’s Top-25 Coolest Names for Dogs

January 24, 2024

Choosing a name for your new furry friend is an exciting and important decision. It sets the tone for their...

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Best Ways to Keep Your Dog Warm in The Winter

December 31, 2023

With winter here, it is important to take extra care of our furry friends. Dogs, just like humans, can be...

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Benefits of Crate Training a Dog

December 19, 2023

Crate training is a popular method used by dog owners to train their furry friends. It involves using a crate...

A row of white, fluffy Samoyed puppies sit on a couch inside.

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Facts About Samoyeds

December 18, 2023 cosmick

The purebred dog breed, Samoyeds are beautiful, fluffy, happy pets. In this article, Petland Florida lays out the facts about...

Happy children sit with their yellow Labrador Retriever puppy, all wearing Christmas Santa hats and red reindeer antlers, as they make holiday cookies.

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Best Holiday Gifts for Your Puppy

December 11, 2023 cosmick

‘Tis the season! Several winter holidays lay right around the corner! Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, and other religious and spiritual holidays...

A woman wearing an orange sweater holds a white Pomeranian dog and smiles at how cute her furry friend is!

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Cutest Dog Breeds

December 4, 2023 cosmick

Every dog breed is cute in its own way. But some breeds are so adorable that you can’t help but...

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How To Treat a Dog’s Bleeding Nail Bed

November 30, 2023

Dogs are known for their playful and active nature, which often leads to accidents and injuries. One common injury that...

A cute Shar Pei puppy looks at a tiny globe between his big paws.

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The Most Popular Puppies by State

November 27, 2023 cosmick

The perfect puppy for you is the dog breed that’s right for your lifestyle and energy level. If you’re curious...

A cozy woman in a pink sweater hugs her cute purebred Pug while standing in front of a peach colored background.

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10 Steps to Raising the Perfect Puppy

November 20, 2023 cosmick

One of the hottest topics within the pet community today centers on raising the perfect puppy. Responsible puppy owners are...

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The Longest Living Breeds of Dog and Ways to Ensure a Longer Life

November 18, 2023

The average life expectancy of a dog varies based on several things. Keeping a proper diet, maintaining a healthy weight,...

Thanksgiving dinner table full of traditional Thanksgiving dishes.

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Thanksgiving Day Dog Treats for Your Puppy

November 13, 2023 cosmick

Whether your fur baby is a Cavapoo, Miniature Schnauzer, or lovable mutt, Petland Florida has the yummiest Thanksgiving Day dog...

A giant gray Great Dane stands next to a Chihuahua to show how large this purebred dog breed is.

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10 Reasons Why Owning a Great Dane Is the Best

November 6, 2023 cosmick

Here at Petland Florida, we love all dog breeds. But whenever we’re around the water cooler, we agree that owning...

A black Lab, yellow Lab, and chocolate Lab stand in a row to showcase the purebred Labrador Retriever dog breed.

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Owning a Labrador Retriever

October 30, 2023 cosmick

Bringing a puppy home is exciting. Owning a dog is a big responsibility. Dogs are a source of daily joy,...

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Top Halloween Costumes for Dogs

October 30, 2023

Halloween is a time of year when people get to dress up in creative and fun costumes, but it’s not...

A smiling girl holds a Golden Retriever puppy while sitting in the grass on a sunny day.

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Golden Retriever: A Puppy You’ll Forever Love

October 23, 2023 cosmick

Are you ready to meet the greatest-of-all-time family dog? The Golden Retriever purebred dog breed has unanimously won the hearts...

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The BIGGEST Dogs

October 17, 2023

Despite their intimidating appearance, larger dog breeds are generally well-tempered, caring, and friendly animals! Throughout history, many of these dogs...

An adorable puppy lays next to a kitten, a rabbit, and a guinea pig.

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How to Introduce Your New Puppy to Your Household Pets

October 16, 2023 cosmick

They say you never get a second chance to make a first impression, which couldn’t be more true for animals! ...

A cute Yorkshire Terrier wearing bat wings is ready for Halloween!

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5 Adorable DIY Halloween Costumes for Puppies

October 9, 2023 cosmick

What’s cuter than a puppy? A puppy dressed up in a Halloween costume! With the spookiest holiday of the year...

Red headed woman sneezes while holding a purebred Pomeranian dog breed.

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Best Dog Breeds for Allergies

October 2, 2023 cosmick

Thanks to many hypoallergenic dog breeds, people who are allergic and sensitive to fur can own dogs. There are many...

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Top Dog Breeds for Older Individuals

September 30, 2023

Dogs make great companions and quickly become a part of our family. They offer us years of joy and happiness...

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Two of America’s Favorites | The French Bull Dog and The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

September 28, 2023

Americans really love their dogs, and two of the most popular breeds of dogs in the United States are the...

The Chow Chow dog breed looks like a lion as it stands on green grass.

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Chow Chow: A Puppy You’ll Forever Love

September 25, 2023 cosmick

For those of you dog lovers out there who’ve always wanted to own a lion, we have good news! Now...

A woman relaxes in the window seat of her city apartment next to her loyal Pug.

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Best Dog Breeds for City Living

September 18, 2023 cosmick

We all know that dogs need space and we would never want to keep an animal cooped up. This sentiment...

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Beagle: A Puppy You’ll Forever Love

September 11, 2023 cosmick

Curious, merry, and heart-warming, the lovable Beagle belongs to the hound group of working dogs. Beagles may have been bred...

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Top 10 Easy to Train dog Breeds

September 4, 2023 cosmick

If you’re trying to decide which dog breed to get as your new puppy, Petland Florida recommends that you get...

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What To Do If Your Pup Is Packing on The Pounds

August 31, 2023

Just like people, pups can experience weight issues which can result in health issues. Although each dog’s weight will increase...

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Belgian Malinois: A Puppy You’ll Forever Love

August 28, 2023 cosmick

The Belgian Malinois is a lesser-known purebred dog breed. We at Petland Florida have been obsessed with this athletic, impressive,...

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Meet The Two Of The Newest Dog Breed Recognized By The American Kennel Club (AKC)

August 23, 2023

Big news in the dog world! The American Kennel Club announced that they are recognizing two new breeds of dogs....

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How to Keep Your Puppy Safe & Happy While You’re at Work

August 21, 2023 cosmick

Getting a new puppy is a huge joy and a big responsibility. Before you bring your first furry friend home,...

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How Often Should I Train My Puppy?

August 14, 2023 cosmick

They say that the memory of a goldfish doesn’t last longer than 30 seconds, but how long will it take...

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Everything You Need to Know About Corgis

August 7, 2023 cosmick

Are you ready to brush up on your Welsh? …? We’ll take that as a yes. The name for the...

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Boston Terrier: A Puppy You’ll Forever Love

July 31, 2023 cosmick

The Boston Terrier is a small purebred dog breed that originated as a mix between a Bulldog and a White...

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Melanoma in Dogs

July 25, 2023

Many of the cancers that affect humans can also affect their dogs. Our pups can develop tumors internally or can...

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Best Dog Breeds for Hot Weather

July 24, 2023 cosmick

Petland Florida knows a thing or two about hot weather. If you live in Florida or any of the “summer-year-round”...

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Best Dog Breeds for Running & Hiking

July 17, 2023 cosmick

A dog can provide all kinds of love, loyalty, and companionship. For those of you who enjoy the great outdoors...

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Easiest Puppy Breeds to Train

July 12, 2023

Are you looking for a puppy? Trying to decide which is the right breed for you can be challenging. There...

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Bonding Tips for First Time Puppy Owners

July 10, 2023 cosmick

In this article, you’ll learn how training your puppy is the most effective means of fostering the bond between you...

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Golden Retriever: A Puppy You’ll Forever Love

July 3, 2023 cosmick

Intelligent, kind, and trustworthy, the Golden Retriever has been one of the most popular dog breeds for over 100 years! ...

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Is Puppy Health Care Insurance Worth the Expense?

June 26, 2023 cosmick

Did you know that dogs need health insurance? You don’t want to wait until your dog has health problems to...

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8 Best Indoor Dog Breeds

June 19, 2023 cosmick

Ah, the great indoors… Cozy and peaceful where everything you need is right at your fingertips, who doesn’t love being...

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Our Dogs Like to Sleep!

June 16, 2023

As we age, we often find that we sleep less deeply at night which results waking up in the morning...

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5 Dog Breeds for Every Dad this Father’s Day

June 12, 2023 cosmick

Father’s Day is coming up in a matter of days! Have you thought about what you’re going to give your...

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Constipation in Dogs – What to Do

June 2, 2023

Constipation occurs in dogs when they are unable to produce normal stool during their daily routine. Your dog will not...

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Dogs That Enjoy a Couch and Movie More Than a Yard and A Ball

May 24, 2023

All dogs enjoy the smell of fresh air, chasing a ball, and running in circles outside. After all, they are...

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How Do Puppies See the World?

May 22, 2023 cosmick

Your brand-new fur baby has quite the personality! Puppies are affectionate, goofy, and highly intuitive to the emotions of their...

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Best City Dogs

May 22, 2023

The excitement, culture, and nightlife of living in a major city is something many people enjoy. Normally a major city...

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How to Correct 4 Common Puppy Behavior Problems

May 15, 2023 cosmick

Your brand-new puppy is an innocent bundle of fluffy joy that can do no wrong! We know the feeling, but...

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Puppy Crate Training Best Practices

May 8, 2023 cosmick

Thinking about the long-term, big picture, you want the puppy you just brought home to mature into a well-behaved adult...

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Happy Mother’s Day from Petland Florida

May 1, 2023 cosmick

From all of us at Petland Florida, we wish all the mothers out there a very special Mother’s Day! Mother’s...

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