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Carrie Pallardy   Source The Cane Corso is a large breed that commands attention with its powerful body and regal appearance. Like many large dogs, Cane Corsos look intimidating but exhibit a loving, gentle personality. Their physical stature and fierce loyalty make Cane Corsi excellent guard dogs. Take a look back at the breed’s ancient history and learn how to take care of Cane Corso today.    Ancient Lineage   The mastiff ancestors of the Cane Corsi were bred as guard dogs in ancient Greece, according to the American Kennel Club (AKC). The Roman Empire eventually took these dogs back...

We interviewed Sandy From Wolcott, CT USA with her dog, Enzo! Tell us about Enzo!   “I lost Enzo 2 years ago. But I keep his memory alive on social media. He has a lot of fans, especially on #tongueouttuesday. His tongue was always out, even when he slept.” Where did you meet your Enzo? "I had recently lost my first berner Lucia. I also had a 10 month old Lola who missed her friend. When we went to pick up Lola, we were supposed to get a male and we were going to name him Enzo. The male had some health issues so...

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...