The first Vizsla I spent time with wasn’t a photo on a breeder’s site; she was a foster at the shelter where I’ve volunteered for years, and within a week I understood why her owners gave her up. She wasn’t...
Choosing an Aussie mix can get confusing fast. Two dogs with the same label may have completely different coats, sizes,...
Why does one Labrabull look like a stocky black Lab, while another looks almost like a lean, floppy-eared pit bull? A Pitbull Lab mix can land anywhere between its two parent breeds, and that unpredictability is exactly what makes this...
A grey coat can make almost any cat look distinctive, but figuring out the breed behind that color is not...
A quick look at your dog’s gums can reveal changes that deserve attention before other signs become obvious. The useful clues are color, moisture, texture, and how quickly color returns...
The first time I saw a Toyger at a cat show in Vermont, I did a full double take. This striped, muscular little tiger-in-miniature strolled past on a leash like...
A black-and-white coat can make your cat look as though it belongs to one unmistakable breed. The markings are memorable, but they do not reveal ancestry on their own. When...
A Saint Bernard puppy can quickly steal your heart with its oversized paws, gentle expression, and playful personality. I often hear future owners wonder how big this tiny bundle of...
A Chihuahua curled up in a blanket. A Pomeranian holding court on the sofa like it owns the place. Both are tiny, both are adorable, and both will absolutely convince...
If you’ve spent enough time around dogs, especially in rescue shelters as I have, you quickly learn that the word “pit bull” can mean very different things to different people....
