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Carrie Pallardy Source Brittanys are a sporting breed of dog. Relatively petite, these pups seem to run on endless energy and zest for life. From the history of the breed to what to expect when you live with a Brittany, learn about this loveable breed.   French Roots   The Brittany, named for a region in France, has a long history as a bird hunting dog. It is possible that the breed as we know it came into being when English pointers were left to breed with the spaniels local to Brittany, according to The Brittany Club in New Zealand....

We interviewed Samantha Lacy From Chicago, IL, USA with her dog, Scout! Tell us about Scout!   “My dog Scout is a 3 year old Australian Cattle Dog (or red heeler!). I rescued her when she was about a year old and, though they told me she was great with other dogs and people, she had behavioral issues that I was outmatched to train. I loved her so incredibly much and tried every resource to get the best training, and everything seemed to fall flat (& as reactive dog parents know, it’s emotionally exhausting for both of you!). After finding a passion...

by George Vezilich Source    Any cat lover would agree that cats are unique animals and each and every one of them is special in its own way. Cats are loyal, loving, and affectionate pets no matter what they look like or which cat breed they are. Even those that have a certain anomaly, more so often those cats carry more love than any other. Three-legged cats, cats with two faces, or some with four ears, there are so many different cats that make excellent pets. Seeing all these anomalies, we wondered whether cats can get down syndrome. So, we’ve...

Herding Talent: A Sheltie Breed Guide   Carrie Pallardy   Source Shetland Sheepdogs so closely resemble Collies that they are often thought of as miniature Collies. But, Shelties are their own unique breed. The herding instinct runs deep through the veins of this rambunctious and loyal dog. Prospective owners can learn more about the breed to help them decide if a Sheltie is a good fit.   Source The Shetland Islands   The breed hails from the Shetland Islands. It is these remote, rocky islands off the coast of Scotland that give these dogs their name. The shaggy Shetland pony...

Carrie Pallardy   Source Border collies or Australian shepherds are probably the breeds that come to mind when you think of a herding dog. But, the herding group has some smaller members. The Miniature American Shepherds are related to these larger pups but stand as their own distinct breed.   A Smaller Herding Dog Miniature American Shepherds can be referred to as Mini Americans or Mini Aussies, the latter being a nod to the breed’s history. Miniature American Shepherds were first developed in California in the 1960s, likely bred from smaller Australian Shepherds, according to the Miniature American Shepherd Club...