The Journal
Pieces written by our family — about choosing a breed in the UAE, the summer playbook, and what we've learned eight years and five hundred deliveries in.
Choosing a breed · 12 min read
Eight small, low-shed breeds that genuinely thrive in 80 to 140 sqm Dubai flats — with adult sizes, energy levels, heat-tolerance notes and current prices.
Read the guide →Cost & buying · 13 min read
Real puppy prices, the first-month setup, year-one essentials and ongoing monthly costs by breed size — the radically transparent UAE buyer's guide.
Read the guide →Living with a dog · 13 min read
A neighbourhood-by-neighbourhood scan of where families with dogs actually live in Dubai — apartment towers, villa communities, and the eight questions to ask before signing.
Read the guide →Choosing a breed · 11 min read
Three top-selling designer crosses, side by side — adult size, energy, shedding, who suits which Dubai household. AED 8,500 to 10,500, free UAE delivery.
Read the guide →Choosing a breed · 12 min read
Age-by-age breed picks for Dubai families — toddler-safe Goldens and Cavaliers through to active Cockapoos and Border Collies for school-age children.
Read the guide →Choosing a breed · 11 min read
Eight lower-allergen breeds tested for UAE homes, what hypoallergenic actually means, and how to trial allergy compatibility before you commit to a puppy.
Read the guide →Pet relocation · 14 min read
UAE paperwork chain, destination rules by country, AED 2,000-25,000 cost ranges, 4-6 month timelines, the crate, and the first 48 hours at the new address.
Read the guide →Care & wellbeing · 11 min read
What to look for, the seven questions to ask on the first visit, breed-specific considerations, emergency planning, and the red flags that signal switching clinics.
Read the guide →Care & wellbeing · 8 min read
Walking times, paw protection, indoor enrichment, hydration. The honest playbook for July and August — written for first-time owners.
Coming soon · part of the launch content planChoosing a breed · 7 min read
What "doodle" really means, what hypoallergenic does and does not promise, and how to decide which mix is the calmer fit for your home.
Coming soon · part of the launch content planIn the meantime
We're polishing the Journal as we publish it. Until then, ask us anything directly — feeding amounts, summer routine, vet referrals, breed matching.
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