Here’s something that might sting a little: about 8 in 10 pet owners admit they seriously underestimated how much a dog actually costs them, in both time and money. A recent study on lifetime pet care costs found that over 15 years, real expenses can run tens of thousands higher than what busy people originally […]
Name the cutest, furriest thing you can think of… If you said “small white dogs,” this article is perfect for you. The Pomeranian, the Havanese, and the Maltese are all adorable breeds that are as cute as baby bunnies. They’re not only lap dogs but also intelligent and driven canines. If a German Shepherd or […]
The Husky dog is one of the northern sled dog breeds with a thick double coat that helps protect them from cold weather. Their undercoat is dense and insulating, and the outer coat is water-resistant and straight. They are athletic and comfortable in freezing cold weather, and they resemble wolves. The Husky Dog was domesticated […]
Is there anything better than smushing your face into a big fluffy dog? We think not. That’s why we want to take you on a journey through billowing clouds and soft snuggles to a world of dogs that go “Poof!” Before the sleek greyhounds and great Danes stand up in the back of the room […]
Dog allergens are hiding in almost every home in the country, even ones that have never had a dog. That uncomfortable fact alone should change how you pick a low-shedding breed. Researchers at the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences found these allergens can linger for up to 30 weeks after a dog leaves a […]
If you’ve ever walked a dog and something caught their eye, you learn really quickly how strong they can be. In fact, there are numerous viral videos of dogs walking their humans — or rather, pulling them along for the chase — to attest to this. However, while all dogs have some form of strength, […]
White German shepherds are a magnificent breed. They are one of the most intelligent breeds and have a loyalty to their family that is nearly unparalleled. Although officially regarded as a separate breed from their more recognizable cousins, they are otherwise genetically identical. I grew up surrounded by German shepherds. My grandparents had brown and […]
Let’s get something out of the way. “Most Dangerous Dog Breeds” wasn’t an article I was jumping up and down to write. Dogs are generally as dangerous as their owners are, and I didn’t want to perpetuate myths people believe about certain breeds. Then, I remembered that some dog types have a higher propensity to […]
Known as the german taco, weeniehuahua, Mexican hot dog, and Choxie, Chiweenie is one of the most adorable designer breeds. With the mixture of all the golden traits of parent breeds (chihuahua and dachshund), the Chiweenie dog ends up with a spunky personality, full of intelligence, energy, and tenderness. Unlike other toy dogs, this one […]
Every dog, from the laziest lap companion to the most driven hunting breed, carries the same ancient hunting program in its brain. Breeding never deleted that program; it just froze each breed at a different step of it. A 2024 ethogram study from the University of Padua mapped this exact hunting sequence across dozens of […]