Behind the Breed: Akitas

Adoption Barriers.

Time and time again, I have personally written about the joys and benefits of adopting animals. There are millions of animals in shelters and rescues who are looking for a home and family. There are plenty of reasons one may not be able to adopt a rescue but for me,...

Behind the Breed: German Shepherds

German shepherd dogs (commonly referred to as GSDs) are an incredibly popular breed in the US and one of the best all-purpose workers! This breed is confident, loyal, brave, and very intelligent. Their personalities make this breed a great working dog as...

Behind the Breed: Jack Russell Terriers.

Jack Russell Terriers are one of the more iconic small dog breeds, with several making appearances in movies and one PBS children’s show from the mid-1990s even had a Jack Russel Terrier as the main star! (Unsurprisingly, I loved the PBS show...

Behind the Breed: Bernese Mountain Dogs.

These large dogs are working dogs and built for hard work. But despite their size and strength, Bernese Mountain Dogs are sweet, affectionate, and gentle dogs. They’re great family dogs because they love their people and love to be included in any activity! As...

So You Think You Want A Puppy.

Puppies are, at least in my opinion, the cutest heckin’ things. They’re tiny and often fluffy and still figuring out how to exist in the world, which can be quite cute on occasion. While there are many great things about puppies, they’re a whole lot...