Guest essays and contributions

Can dogs love their owners?

Contributed by ireview.ph Whether dogs develop feelings such as love is scientifically disputed. For you, as a person who deals with dogs, such a question as whether your four-legged friend has feelings or not will not arise. All living beings are capable of experiencing emotions such as fear, joy, affection, or disgust. How do you… Continue reading Can dogs love their owners?

Blogs, Mini schnauzer concerns

Willie, our new 2022 champion

I'm very proud to announce that we have another new Thai champion, Plasma MS's Whirlaway, who finished his championship campaign today in Bangkok. He was presented by my co-breeder and co-owner Youngyut Amjaroen. (Beer) Willie's road to a Thai championship was a long one, no thanks to the pandemic that kept all of us from… Continue reading Willie, our new 2022 champion

Blogs

Sharing life’s passions with your dog

Meet Loki, the Wise Doggo and personal finance whiz One of the best things about having pets is that being able to share your greatest passions with them. Beyond their comforting presence, dogs can also give you a sense of purpose. This is something that new fur parent Timothy Yap has proven with his 7… Continue reading Sharing life’s passions with your dog

Blogs, Mini schnauzer concerns

Falcon is the 2019 top mini schnauzer in Thailand

Proud to share that our Falcon (Ch Virrey de Copertal at Plasma) is the 2019 top mini schnauzer in Thailand.  Falcon's breeder is Bernardo Büchner Regazzoni🇩🇪 and he is co-owned by myself and Beer (Youngyut Amjaroen) of Thailand's Plasma Kennels. Feels good that the top mini schnauzers in both Thailand and the Philippines are affiliated with… Continue reading Falcon is the 2019 top mini schnauzer in Thailand

Blogs, Dog health

Why regular blood exams are a must

If you’re living in ehrlichia country (like the Philippines), regular blood tests are a must for your dog. That’s because you have no idea when your dog has been bitten by a tick, and yes, your dog can be bitten even if he has anti-tick and anti-flea treatments. A blood test can alert you to… Continue reading Why regular blood exams are a must

Blogs, Dog health

Dog confinement in the Philippines: things to remember

One of the low points of dog ownership is when your best buddy falls ill and your vet tells you that confinement is necessary. As a dog owner, I know how stressful this can be not only for you, but also for your dog. Unfortunately, not all veterinary clinics in the Philippines are capable of… Continue reading Dog confinement in the Philippines: things to remember

Blogs, Mini schnauzer concerns

Parti mini schnauzers in the Philippines

Parti mini schnauzers are always a very controversial topic among mini schnauzer owners all over the world, including the Philippines. So many people are smitten by their colors and markings, so much so that they rush out to get them without doing their research. They find out too late that partis (or livers or merles)… Continue reading Parti mini schnauzers in the Philippines

Blogs, Dog care

The mathematics of dog breeding in the Philippines

Is dog breeding a good business? An increasing number of enterprising Filipinos are wading into dog breeding, hoping to cash in on the growing demand for pets in the country.  Unfortunately, many of these dog breeders do not understand two very important things: 1) dogs; and 2) business. Let me start off by stating something… Continue reading The mathematics of dog breeding in the Philippines

Blogs, Dog care

Living with a dog in the Philippines

A lot of expat friends and colleagues ask me about my overall experience in raising dogs in the Philippines. To this question, I reply that raising dogs is always fun and fulfilling, if you know how to adapt to your own surroundings. Growing up, we had a very large enclosed yard that made it easy… Continue reading Living with a dog in the Philippines