Behind the Breed: Australian Kelpie
Like other herding dogs, the Australian Kelpie is an active, intelligent, and loyal dog with an unlimited source of energy.Continue Reading
Author: Andrea Merrill
My name is Andrea Merrill and I created Animals of the Pacific Northwest, where I write about animals of all kinds
Bighorn Sheep of the Pacific Northwest
As the biggest wild sheep in North America, bighorn sheep have light brown coats, split hooves, and large horns thatContinue Reading
La Vie En Nose: What You May Not Know About Your Dog’s Nose
There are many amazing things about dogs and their impressive sense of smell is definitely one of them. With upContinue Reading
The Effects Of Wildfires
For the past few years, wildfires along the west coast of the US and Canada have been burning hotter, faster,Continue Reading
Holistic Pet Care
Caring for yourself and other living creatures can be a lot to handle, which may be why holistic medicine andContinue Reading
What You Need To Know If You Want Domestic Geese
Backyard chickens have become popular over the last few years and more municipalities have allowed homes to have small flocks!Continue Reading
Behind the Breed: Bichon Frise
This peppy, fluffy breed would be a great addition to any family or home, particularly for those with mild dog-relatedContinue Reading
Porcupines of the Pacific Northwest
The North American porcupine is one of the largest rodents on the continent and can be easily recognized by itsContinue Reading
Five Ways To Give Your Senior Dog The Best Life
Dogs have an unfortunate habit of growing old much faster than humans so if you’re a dog person, there areContinue Reading
Behind the Breed: Novia Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
As the smallest of retriever breeds, the Novia Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever were bred as hunting dogs and originated inContinue Reading