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...
Personality wise, Birman cats are exceptionally friendly cats around all sorts of people and other animals and are quiet and docile. They’ll love to spend time with you and might try to follow you from room to room! Birmans are smart cats and very curious; they...
