Behind the Breed: Havanese Dogs
In addition to their expressive eyes and outgoing personalities, these toy dogs have long, silky hair and curly tail, making them fun, beautiful dogs. Havanese dogs are the only breed native to Cuba and named after the island’s largest city, Havana. These dogs...Spirit Bears and The Great Bear Rainforest
Covering 6.4 million hectares (15.8 million acres) along British Columbia’s north and central coast, this forest is home to vivid landscapes and a highly diverse collection of plants, animals, and marine life. The Great Bear Rainforest is just one of the...12 of the Most Dog Friendly National Parks in the United States
In the United States, there are roughly 63 national parks and many more national forests/monuments and state parks. The National Park Service was established in 1916 and currently manages 84 million acres of public land in the US. California has the most national...Behind the Breed: Chow Chows
With a fluffy coat, blue tongue, and rounded triangular ears, Chow Chows are incredibly bright and dignified dogs. These dogs are compact and clean, as they’re easy to housetrain and can be as fastidious as cats. Chows are also rather adaptable dogs and can take...Happy Pride Month! Here Are Some Pride Month Puppers and LGBTQ+ Folks Working in Pet Care and STEM
Commemorating the anniversary of the Stonewall Inn Riots that happened in June, 1969, Pride Month is a dedication to celebrating and fighting for the entire LGBTQ+ community. Here at Animals of the Pacific Northwest, we wholeheartedly support LGBTQ+ folks (and fully...What Are The Best Dog Breeds For Apartment Life?
In many cities and urban areas around the world, apartments are a common housing option. In fact, nearly 39 million people in the US live in an apartment, with cities like Los Angeles, Washington DC, and New York City having some of the most apartment dwellers in the...Behind the Breed: French Bulldog
Also known as Frenchies, French Bulldogs are small, affectionate dogs with distinctive ‘bat ears’ and a playful attitude. While these dogs have their own look, they’re descendants of English Bulldogs, terriers, and pugs and were bred to be the toy...A Few Misconceptions About Horses (And What’s True!)
In the world, there’s only one species of domestic horse (and 400 different breeds) and our relationship with this animal goes back roughly 4,000 years. Before the industrial revolution and advent of engines, horses were essential and integral to many societies....5 Pet Products That Will Make Your Life Easier
5 Pet Products That Will Make Your Life Easier
