Black Russian Terriers are, despite having the name of terrier, large and powerful dogs! They have long, coarse all-black coats that don’t shed that much but need weekly brushing. This breed is relatively new and still fairly rare but given the right training...
Over the past few weeks, I’ve been writing about the history, characteristics, and care of different cat and dog breeds. Knowing the general characteristics of different breeds can give pet owners a sense of what to expect with different cats and dogs,...
In the ‘Behind the Breed’ for Labrador Retrievers, I mentioned that labs came from a now extinct St. Johns Dog. The St. Johns Dog isn’t the first nor is it the only dog breed to go extinct. Over time, breeds of dogs have shifted and changed, which...
Not only are Australian Shepherds incredibly adorable, they’re also known to be smart, exuberant, and work-oriented! These dogs are medium in size and are usually 40-65 pounds. Aussie coats come in different colors and patterns; one Aussie pattern is merle, a...
Norwegian Forest Cats are large, semi-longhaired cats that have a long history in their native Norway, where they’re called ‘skogkatt’ (which literally translates to forest cat!). These cats have been recorded in Norway for at least 500 years but...
