Category: Chicago IL puppies for sale

Tips for Introducing Dogs and Babies

Bringing a new baby home is an adjustment for everyone—your dog included. Here are some tips for introducing dogs and babies: Make gradual changes to your dog’s routine before the baby comes home If your dog will be sleeping in a different place or walking at different times, introduce these changes two or three weeks… Read more »

French Bulldog Nutrition Tips

If you’re a first-time French bulldog owner, you may be wondering what to feed your sweet, lovable companion. At Family Puppies, we’re dog-care experts who take pride in feeding our puppies the best food available. Here are our French bulldog nutrition tips: In general, French bulldogs should eat food designed for small to medium-size dogs…. Read more »

Why Havanese Dogs Are Hard to Resist

At Family Puppies, we think Havanese dogs are hard to resist—and we know you’ll agree! These sweet-tempered little pups are outgoing, smart, loyal and make fantastic additions to families with or without kids. Their easygoing nature and friendly personalities will win anyone over. Want a loving, affectionate dog who will adore cuddling with you? Havanese… Read more »

Tell-Tale Signs Your Dog is Stressed

Between the commute, the never-ending housework and the budget woes—you’re stressed out. Did you know that your pooch is also susceptible to stress? Unlike people, our pups can’t use words to tell us when they’re feeling frazzled, so watch out for these tell-tale signs your dog is stressed: Decreased appetite: Many dogs lose their appetite… Read more »

All About the Coton de Tulear Breed

At Family Puppies, offering the best puppy breeds is part of our promise to our clients. And that, of course, includes the Coton de Tulear breed; a dog that is bred in Nappanee, Indiana, only a short drive from South Bend, and Chicago. The dog is known for its “cotton” white hair, and origin—from Tulear,… Read more »

Tips for Training a Cockapoo Puppy

Everybody loves cockapoos. They’re known for being one of the most adorable, fun and kind breeds around—and for good reason. But that discipline and joy doesn’t happen overnight. Proper training is needed to ensure that your cockapoo grows up to be a dog that everybody will love. And like any dog training, that needs to… Read more »

History of French Bulldogs

The history of French Bulldogs isn’t 100 percent clear, as there are different people who have different theories about when and where they originated. But many early records indicate that French Bulldogs are the ancestors of the English Bulldogs that were popular in England back in the 1800s. Some English people reportedly used bulldogs for… Read more »

At Family Puppies, Socialization is Key to Puppy Training

Welcome to our blog!   You’ve heard the horror stories. For instance, someone taking a young dog to the park and the dog gets pushed around by a bigger dog and ends up hating everything associated with the experience. The young dog, in other words, has had a bad first-time social experience. Every young dog… Read more »