Cura CanemCave canem, the Romans wrote
Cura canem:
care for the dog.
Essential breed guides, built on the sources vets and judges use, and written to actually be read.
How we work
A vet's rigor, a reader's prose
Primary sources
Official AKC and FCI standards, national breed clubs, and veterinary literature. Every fact carries its source.
Tools, not just text
Calculators and checklists that work with your dog's numbers, not averages.
First guide
Havanese
The little silk dog of Cuba: parlor dog of Havana's elite, nearly lost after 1959, and rebuilt in the United States from eleven dogs. Today it is Cuba's national dog.
Free tool
How much should your dog eat?
Enter your dog's weight, life stage, and food calories. The calculator uses the standard veterinary resting-energy formula and gives you daily grams and cups.
Frequently asked questions
What is an essential breed guide?
A roughly 22-page guide covering what to know before and after getting a dog of that breed: history, standard, temperament, coat care, health, feeding, training, and choosing a breeder.
Where does the information come from?
Official AKC and FCI standards, national breed clubs, health databases like the OFA, and veterinary sources such as VCA and PetMD. Every page of the guide cites its sources.
Is the sample free?
Yes. You can download eight pages of the Havanese guide with no sign-up.
Does it replace my vet?
No. The guides and tools inform; health decisions belong to your veterinarian.
Which languages?
English and Spanish. The English edition uses inches and pounds and leads with the AKC standard.
“Good care starts with understanding the dog in front of you.”