Pets and Animals
Be Jellyfish Smart this Summer!
But, they are rarely life threatening and should not deter you from enjoying a pleasant day at the beach or at sea.
It is imperative to immediately administer first aid care in the event of the jellyfish sting, unless the victim experiences an allergic reaction to the jellyfish venom. Symptoms of an allergic reaction are severe […]
Border Collie - Dog Breeds - Information Every Owner Ought To Know
We begin this article with the basic facts about the breed, then follow up with an in-depth look at their personality.
Breed group: Herding
Weight: 30-45 lbs
Height: male: 20-23, female: 18-21 inches
Overview
The Border Collie is originally from Northumberland where they have first been bred during the 19th century. Border Collies are exceptional herders and this tough and […]
Borzoi - Dog Breeds - Facts To Learn Before Owning This Breed
We begin this article with the basic facts about the breed, then follow up with an in-depth look at their personality.
Breed group: Hounds
Weight: male: 75-105, female: 60-85 lbs
Height: male: 28, female: 26 inches
Overview
It is believed that the first Borzoi was brought to Russia from Arabia in the 1600s. The Borzoi is a stylish sight hound […]
Bouvier Des Flanders - Dog Breeds - Interesting Facts You Should Know
We begin this article with the basic facts about the breed, then follow up with an in-depth look at their personality.
Group: Herding
Weight: 69-90 lbs
Height: male: 24-28, female: 24-27 inches
Overview
Not everyone agrees on the origin of this Franco-Belgian breed. This breed may have been created by crossing the Griffon and the Beauceron. At first the Bouvier […]
Briard - Dog Breeds - Facts Every Owner Should Know Or Learn
We begin this article with the basic facts about the breed, then follow up with an in-depth look at their personality.
Group: Herding
Weight: 75-100 lbs
Height: male: 23-27, female: 22-25.5 inches
Overview
Briards have been known for many centuries, but they are originally from the Brie region in France. Their ancestry goes as far back as over one thousand […]
Boxer Dog - Dog Breeds - Facts Every Owner Should Know
We begin this article with the basic facts about the breed, then follow up with an in-depth look at their personality.
Group: Working
Weight: male: 65-80, female: 50-65 lbs
Height: male: 22.5-25, female: 21-23.5 inches
Overview
The Boxer is originally from Germany where they have been bred from the Bullenbeiser which is now extinct. These dogs were previously used to […]
Brittany - Dog Breeds - Tips Every Owner Should Know
We begin this article with the basic facts about the breed, then follow up with an in-depth look at their personality.
Group: Sporting
Weight: 30-40 lbs
Height: 17.5-20.5 inches
Overview
It is believed that the Brittany is a result of a crossing between the Orange and White Setter and an unknown French dog. The Brittany is an energetic dog that […]
Corpophagia, When Your Knotty Doggie Becomes Her Own Poop Scooper
Corpophagia is the polite word used by educated people when we want to say that our dog is eating her own or someone else’s poop. We probably don’t have to work hard to convince you that this is a bad thing, but just in case you were wondering, here are the large problems with this […]