Pets

The iconic hunting dog, the bloodhound, makes a great pet whether you’re into wandering through the woods on hunting expeditions with a canine companion. Although, there are some things you should know about this breed of dog before deciding to adopt one. Their history is remarkable, for one. Their personality and care needs are also something worth reading up on and understanding before adopting a bloodhound.  Background No historian is too certain, but experts on dog origins have found evidence that leads them to believe that bloodhounds originated around the ancient Mediterranean. After that, the hunting breed was then bred...

The American curl cat is around due to a natural mutation that is not very common. The name has nothing to do with the coat of this curly cat breed like the LaPerm cat. Instead, it has to do with the way their ears sit. In the American curl cat, the ears curl backward. They have long fur around them. Many people say that this curly cat breed looks surprised all the time. This can be true as these cats are often happy and joyful. They love playing, even when they are older. Some American curl cats will even play...

It can be tough to figure out how long a dog’s lifespan will be. Most of the reason for this is due to the size of the dog. However, most larger dogs will have a shorter lifespan than the smaller dogs. The average larger dog would live around 9 years, while smaller dogs usually live to be 12 years or older. Toy dogs often live to be 15 years or older.  With this being said, many professionals believe dogs live longer now than they did decades ago. There are more advancements in medicine for dogs in this day and age....

If you have always loved labradors, then you might be considering going through the labrador adoption process to get a new puppy or dog. The black lab dog and other labradors are very exceptional dogs. They are actually a very popular breed all around the world. These dogs are friendly, outgoing, and love pleasing their owners. Families that have a big yard would be a great place for labrador puppies to grow up. Two other things that many people love about the labradors are they are very smart and quick-to-train. With this all being said, there are still some things...

If you are looking for a hypoallergenic dog, unfortunately, there aren’t any dogs that are completely hypoallergenic. Every dog produces dander, fur, and allergens. Cocker spaniels are one of the dogs that have a double coat. They moderately shed. During shedding seasons, they shed even more. Even though these dogs are beautiful and playful, if you want a dog that is closer to hypoallergenic, this breed may not be for you. With that being said, you may want to learn a bit more about the cocker spaniel in relation, especially if you are trying to find the best dogs for...

You’re probably already familiar with the bearded collie breeds and border collies if you’ve seen the movie “The Shaggy Dog”. After seeing this movie, you probably fell in love with the idea of owning a big shaggy bearded collie dog of your own. Before running off to the bearded collie rescue, take the time to learn a few things about this wonderful breed first. Things such as their history, temperament, health, and most importantly- grooming needs. Even if you think you may get a bearded collie mix, rather than a purebred, this information is still relevant. History History tells us...