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why do dogs roll in the grass Blog

Why Do Dogs Roll in the Grass? 3 Reasons, and 2 Risks

Any dog owner knows this behavior well. You get to the park and your dog is so excited about the…

Apr 13, 2022
automatic dog fetch machines Reviews

The Best Automatic Dog Fetch Machines

Do you have a high-energy dog who needs hours of play? Is it hard for you as a pet parent…

Apr 12, 2022
midwest critter nation cage Reviews

Midwest Critter Nation Cage Guide: Everything You Need to Know

Midwest Critter Nation is one of the top cage producers out there. (However, that isn’t saying much, since there aren’t…

Apr 12, 2022
motorcycle dog carrier Reviews

The Best Motorcycle Dog Carrier That Will Make Travelling With Your Pets Easier: Ranked and Reviewed

Taking your pet along as a companion while travelling has become quiet a common sight now-a-days, as people want their…

Apr 12, 2022
cat shampoo Reviews

The Best Cat Shampoo: Reviewed and Ranked

When you adopt a cat, you typically don’t think about purchasing cat shampoo. After all, you don’t give cats baths,…

Apr 12, 2022
royal canin hepatic dog food Reviews

Royal Canin Hepatic Dog Food Review: Pros, Cons, Recalls

There are quite a few diseases out there that are specifically linked to diet. When your dog is diagnosed with…

Apr 11, 2022
essential oils safe for cats Reviews

Are Essential Oils Safe for Cats?

The uses and benefits of essential oils are amazing. According to advocates, these natural compounds deliver many benefits. They diffuse…

Apr 11, 2022
NexGard® for dogs Reviews

NexGard for Dogs: Everything You Need to Know

NexGard® is a flea and tick prevention medication for dogs that was developed by Boehringer Ingelheim. Originally founded in 1885…

Apr 11, 2022
hamster cages Reviews

The Best Hamster Cages: Reviewed and Ranked

Hamster cages are the single most important purchase that you will make for your little pet hamsters. It is important…

Apr 2, 2022
Close up of red eclectus parrot in the park. Males are mostly bright green, females are predominantly bright red. selective focus. Animals

Eclectus Parrot

The beautifully colored Eclectus parrot is loved by many bird enthusiasts and pet owners alike. While this species is a…

Feb 23, 2022
stoat vs ferret Animals

Angora Ferret

The angora ferret is a lush, beautiful, and soft version of the domestic ferret, though they are classified under the…

Feb 22, 2022
Young white ferret (Mustela putorius furo) close up. Animals

White Ferret / Albino Ferrets

The emergence of white fur, like the white Ferret, in nature is often a rousing success or a lethal failure…

Feb 17, 2022
A pet Cinnamon ferret, portrait taken in studio. Animals

Cinnamon Ferret

“The average heart rate of a cinnamon ferret is 225 beats a minute” A cinnamon ferret gets its name from…

Feb 10, 2022
Chocolate sable ferret kit on the grass. Animals

Sable Ferret

“The Sable Ferret is the most common of the pet ferrets.” Though it requires more upkeep than a dog or…

Feb 10, 2022
Giant schnauzer standing in leaves with tongue out Animals

Giant Schnauzer

Developed in Bavaria, Germany, during the 19th century, standard Schnauzers and Great Danes were crossbred to produce a larger, more…

Jan 31, 2022
An adorable Olde English Bulldogge in nature Animals

English Bulldog

The English Bulldog is full of love and cuddles for the entire family, but don’t expect much more out of…

Jan 7, 2022
Goldfish in fresh water aquarium Animals

Goldfish

People started breeding goldfish of different colors in China 1,000 years ago. Only members of the imperial Song dynasty were…

Jan 1, 2022
cocker spaniel laying on pavers Animals

Cocker Spaniel

The cocker spaniel comes in many colors. The breed is rather small, but they use this small size to their…

Dec 29, 2021
A purebred American pit bull terrier plays outdoors. Animals

Pit Bull

“Pit Bull” is an umbrella term that encompasses several dogs developed from bulldogs and terriers, rather than a single breed of dog. The facts…

Dec 28, 2021
Budgerigar or common parakeet Animals

Budgerigar

Native to Australia, Budgerigars are stunning nomadic parrots, marked with green and yellow coloration on their chests and backs. Black…

Dec 26, 2021
Dapple Dachshund lying on a rug Animals

Dapple Dachshund

These Dachshunds are really just Dachshunds with a special coat pattern. The pattern is called a dappling pattern, and it…

Dec 26, 2021
Saint Bernard Dog with keg ready for rescue operation Animals

Saint Bernard

Saint Bernard dogs are large and extraordinarily muscular working dogs originating from the Western Alps in Italy and Switzerland. While…

Dec 24, 2021
Mountain Cur running on beach Animals

Mountain Cur

Mountain Curs are purebred hunting dogs, used for trailing and treeing raccoons, squirrels, and other small game. They may also…

Dec 22, 2021
Treeing Walker Coonhound close-up Animals

Treeing Walker Coonhound

Loving and confident, Treeing Walker Coonhounds enjoy spending time with humans. Also known as Walkers, they make good house pets…

Dec 22, 2021
Japanese spitz Animals

Japanese Spitz

The Japanese Spitz is a playful, spirited breed, clothed in luxurious all-white fur. Although records of its origin were destroyed…

Dec 22, 2021
Kai Ken Animals

Kai Ken

Kai Ken goes by many names, including “Tora Inu” or “Tiger dog,” but either name represents the same rare breed…

Dec 21, 2021
Portrait colorful Macaw parrot on a branch. Animals

Parrot

Parrots, of the order Psittaciformes, are known for their wittiness, amusement, and intelligence, though they have an incredibly affectionate side…

Dec 21, 2021
Rooster standing on a pole and crowing. Animals

Rooster

A rooster is an adult male chicken (Gallus gallus domesticus), which is the domesticated subspecies of the red jungle fowl.…

Dec 21, 2021
A selective focus shot of a black patterdale terrier Animals

Patterdale Terrier

Patterdale Terriers are strong, friendly, and loyal dogs. This breed originates from Great Britain and dates back to the mid-20th…

Dec 21, 2021
siberian husky Animals

Husky

The husky, which primarily refers to the Siberian husky, is a lively and loyal animal. Their intelligence allows them to…

Dec 20, 2021
Head and shoulder profile of a cockatiel Animals

Cockatiel

One of the most popular birds to have as a companion, this small parrot is native to Australia. Though it…

Dec 18, 2021
A yorkie poo (cross of Yorkshire Terrier and toy poodle dog) Animals

Yorkiepoo

The Yorkiepoo is a unique mix between a purebred Yorkshire terrier and a toy or miniature poodle. Poodles remain one…

Dec 12, 2021
Nebelung sitting outside in grass Animals

Nebelung

The Nebelung is a rare and graceful breed characterized by a long, dense blue-gray coat. Known for its affectionate nature,…

Nov 25, 2021
Portrait of a Cornish Rex Kitten Animals

Corn Rex Cat (Cornish Rex)

The Cornish Rex, also called Corn Rex, is a domestic cat breed that originated from a genetic mutation that caused…

Nov 22, 2021
Ragamuffin sitting on a woman's lap Animals

Ragamuffin

Ragamuffin cats have a fairly brief history, only having been recognized as a separate breed from the ragdoll in the…

Nov 20, 2021
close up of a Sable Black German Shepherd Animals

Sable Black German Shepherd

One of the most interesting facts is that the German Shepherd was created from crosses of several European herding dogs…

Nov 14, 2021
A fluffy puppy with a brown and white coat and bright blue eyes sits attentively on the grass. This mixed breed dog could be part Siberian Husky and Akita. Animals

Huskita

Huskitas, also called the Siberian Akita, are a mix of the Siberian Husky of Russia and the Akita Inu of…

Nov 9, 2021
Devon Rex sitting on comfy bed Animals

Devon Rex

The Devon Rex, which first arose from the town of Devon, England, in the 1950s, has attracted a small but…

Nov 6, 2021
Carthusian cat with yellow eyes. Beautiful cat with blue fur, in the meadow Animals

Chartreux

No one knows exactly the origins of the Chartreux. One popular theory is that the cat was bred by monks…

Nov 5, 2021
One of the most famous fish in aquariums. Astronotus ocellatus. Black background. (Oscar Cichlid) Animals

Oscar Fish

People who own Oscar fish might have bought one or two for their beautiful colors, but soon they’re surprised to…

Nov 1, 2021
Amazon parrot close-up Animals

Amazon Parrot

Amazon parrots, which are often called amazons, are large members of the Psittacidae family. They are mostly native to South…

Nov 1, 2021
Beautiful Flowerhorn cichlid fish in water tank with blue background. Animals

Flowerhorn Fish

The Flowerhorn fish, also known as the Flowerhorn cichlid, is an artificial creation of human breeders, thought to originate from…

Oct 21, 2021
King Shepherd in snow Animals

King Shepherd

King Shepherd: Quick Facts The King Shepherd was first introduced in the 1990s as an attempt to combine the strong…

Oct 15, 2021
long-haired rottweiler isolated Animals

Long-Haired Rottweiler

The Rottweiler is a strong, muscular working breed that descended from big mastiff-like dogs back in the Roman period. They…

Oct 14, 2021
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever close-up Animals

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever

The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, also known as the Toller, was bred to be used when hunting waterfowl. The…

Oct 14, 2021
volpino italiano sitting in front of suitcase Animals

Volpino Italiano

The origins of the Volpino Italiano date back to ancient Europe, allowing nobles to have a companion and watchdog in…

Oct 14, 2021
cockalier sitting in leaves Animals

Cockalier

The Cockalier is friendly, playful, and full of energy. It is a lovable mix of the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel…

Oct 11, 2021
Treeing Tennessee Brindle Animals

Treeing Tennessee Brindle

The Treeing Tennessee Brindle is a medium-sized cur-type breed that is a mix of hunting and treeing dogs, including the…

Oct 10, 2021
Dorgi puppy with stick in mouth Animals

Dorgi

History and Description Intelligent, hard-working, but very playful and goofy, the Dorgi is a cross between a Dachshund and a…

Oct 10, 2021
Lowchen, Little Lion Dog, Lowchen Show Groom, Lowchen Breed Standard, Small Fluffy Dog Animals

Lowchen

Despite being treasured throughout Continental Europe for generations, the Lowchen earned the designation of the rarest breed in existence for…

Oct 10, 2021
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