I’m a big fan of saying that there’s a dog out there for everyone; you simply have to find one that fits into your lifestyle. For example, if you’re very active and enjoy hiking, jogging, or biking on a regular basis, you’ll want a pup that can keep up with you. However, if you live […]
Everyone is a first-time dog owner at one point. While I have had dogs my whole life, I still remember the very first dog I could call my own. He was a cute, lively Cocker Spaniel who taught me a lot about what goes into pet care. When it comes to dog breeds for first-timers, you’ll want […]
When we adopt a pet, we don’t typically stop to think about how long they will live. That said, there’s a variety of factors that go into a dog’s life expectancy, such as how active it is, its diet, and any predispositions it may have to genetic disorders or diseases. You can take a glance […]
Nearly every country has its own established dog breeds, and Japan is no different. In fact, one of Japan’s native breeds — the Akita Inu — made for a heartwarming movie that tugged at the heartstrings of millions of people around the globe — myself included! Japanese dog breeds tend to have unique characteristics and […]
If there’s one dog breed you can pick out simply by the way it looks, it’s definitely a bulldog. They belong to the brachycephalic breeds category for their flat faces, which are absolutely adorable but can lead to health issues down the line. But that doesn’t stop millions of people from claiming the breed as […]
I don’t know about you, but some days, I’m just content to laze around on the couch all day, snuggling up to my pup. Fortunately, Ranger loves to cuddle too, though he’s not actually considered one of the lazy dog breeds. Lazy dog breeds are those pups that are just content to lay around all […]
Dogs come in a wide variety of colors, but when one with a black-and-white coat crosses your path, it’s hard to look away. The striking combination tends to grab your eye and make you pay more attention. Fun fact: most of the dogs that I’ve owned have been black and white. Ranger lacks white, but […]
Dog breeds come from all over the world and typically bear some traits of their home country. In addition to its wonderful food and culture, Mexico is also home to some interesting dog breeds. Many even date back thousands of years, giving them some rich history that breeders love to tell. It also attests to […]
Red is one of those colors that, when you notice it on a dog, it’s hard to look away. It’s such a burst of color that it draws your attention to the pup and its defining characteristics. There are many red dog breeds that hail from countries all over the world. Like other coat colors, […]
There’s nothing that stops me in my tracks during a walk through the pet rescue I work with than a dog with blue eyes. Simply put, they are stunning! The lack of pigment in the iris is a sight to behold, pun intended. There’s a common misconception that a pup with blue eyes is prone […]