Friday, July 15, 2016

About Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers

Recently, a friend of mine added a Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier to her household. Unfortunately, she lives in another state, so I can’t go over to her house to congratulate her in person (translate: go over and snuggle with her new puppy!). So, I did the next-best thing to playing with her Wheaten Terrier—I went to Petland Naperville to inquire whether or not they had this breed. This place is a great place to observe many different breeds of dogs in one setting, because they usually have upwards of 100 puppies available on any given day. As luck would have it, today they had a Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier, and I was the lucky one who got to play with this beautiful little puppy. I also learned a lot about this breed, because my Pet Counselor was very knowledgeable about this dog. READ MORE...

Miniature Schnauzer

I love going to Petland Naperville. On any given day, they have somewhere from 80 to over 100 puppies! You’re sure to find what you’re looking for (and then some!). I made time today to stop by and see if they have any puppies that I grew up with. Today, a couple of puppies caught my eye. You see, I grew up with Miniature Schnauzers. My family had pure black Schnauzers and also the salt-and-pepper variety (kind of a dark and light silver variety). Today, though, I saw two kinds of schnauzers that I had never seen before, and boy, did I fall in love with them! READ MORE...

The Newfoundland is a Great Dog

Today I decided to stop by Petland Naperville to see what puppies they had available. Once there, I was drawn to a beautiful black and white Newfoundland. I absolutely love this breed—the Newfoundland is a great dog. It is big (females can be up to 120 pounds and males can reach up to 150 pounds!), strong, gentle and smart. Here’s an interesting fact—one Newfoundland was recorded as weighing 260 pounds! They are easy to train. They have gained the nickname “Gentle Giant” because of their size and demeanor. READ MORE...

Top 10 Large Dog Breeds at Petland Naperville

I love going to Petland Naperville. On any given day, they have somewhere from 80to over 100 puppies! You’re sure to find what you’re looking for (and then some!). If you are thinking, “What’s the best dog breed for me,” then this is a great place to observe many different breeds of dogs in one setting. That’s great, because it’s always good to have choices, especially if you decide on adding a puppy to your family. Today I stopped by Petland Naperville to talk to people about big dog breeds. More specifically, I wanted to find out what are the top 10 large dog breeds at Petland Naperville. There were some givens (Labrador Retriever anyone?), but there were also some surprises. READ MORE...

Snug as a Pug in a Rug

Today I went to Petland Naperville to play with some of their puppies. I first played with a Pug—the typical color of tan with a blackened face. It reminded me of the “Men in Black” movie, and it also had a bug-like face in my opinion. For some reason, I started thinking of things that rhyme with “Pug” and came up with Snug as a Bug in a Rug! As I held this puppy, I could picture her swaddled up in a little doggy blanket. This breed of dog, of course, stays fairly small. As an adult, they stand approximately one foot in height and usually weigh between 14 and 18 pounds. After playing with this Pug, I was drawn to a beautiful, pure white Pug. I have never seen a white one before, and he had a great look—both his face and his coat were pure white. My Pet Counselor explained to me that this was the first white-coated Pug to grace the Petland stores. READ MORE...

Bernese Mountain Dog—You Don’t Have to Have Mountains


I’m searching for the perfect dog. Of course, “perfect” is in the eye of the beholder. That can be seen on any given day at PetlandNaperville, where they can have up to 100 (or more!) different puppies for sale. This gives me a great place to observe many different breeds of dogs in one setting. Today I watched a Bernese Mountain Dog, and boy is this a beautiful breed. Let me tell you all about the Bernese Mountain Dog. READ MORE...