The Saint Bernard dog is a gentle, drooling giant. These dogs got their name after a monk who opened a hospice to care for travelers who got injured in the perilous Swiss mountains. These dogs also have a long history of saving people on cold mountains. They would sniff out people buried in the snow, […]
This funny moment happened not only once, but twice during the Washington DC Open. A Russian tennis player Anna Kalinskaya won matches against the British tennis player Emma Raducanu and the Danish player Clara Tauson. In both matches, her dog named Bella celebrated by bolting across the tennis court to hop into the arms of
The Belgian Sheepdog, or Groenendael, is a herding dog from Belgium. They are highly intelligent, active, and truly gorgeous. This is not a dog for novice owners. The Belgian Sheepdog needs someone with lots of experience owning a smart and high energetic dog breed. If you’re not careful, you can easily go wrong with such
In July 2025, the Texas Hill Country suffered a massive flood caused by the Guadalupe River’s rise. The flood killed more than 135 people, leaving families devastated. But even in the most difficult times, we can choose not to turn our heads away, but to offer help. Two sisters from San Saba, Texas, did just
“It’s just 90 minutes from Portland but light years from ordinary.” With these words, Cannon Beach opens its doors to the wonders of the Pacific Northwest. Not only can you visit many beaches and parks, hike, ride a bike, but you can also go whale watching! I’ve always found it mesmerizing to catch a glimpse
It starts with an Instagram post: “Come with us to adopt the oldest boy at the shelter.” And it is as heartwarming as it sounds! A couple, Alanna and Keith, decided to give a senior 10-year-old Golden Retriever, Mulligan, a new chance to enjoy his life, safe and freedom to explore the garden. The couple
Who says that big dogs can’t live with us in apartments? Whether we want a dog for companionship or to feel safer, it is manageable to have a big or large dog, even if we don’t have a house and a garden. While not all large dogs are suited to apartment living, the nine breeds
They are called Italian Greyhounds because of their high popularity among the 16th century Italian nobility, but the origins of the breed are much more complex. They are over 2000 years old, originating like other Sighthounds in the Middle East. However, people cannot determine whether they were just made to hunt small animals or as
The Bluetick Coonhound is a scenthound originally bred in the USA. They are primarily hunting dogs, used as such for hundreds of years, so be ready to deal with some usual hound behavior before you get one home. Bluetick Coon is a beautiful dog of muscular build, ready to work and stay on the trail
Lots of dogs that have been through hell, especially as puppies, show signs of low confidence. They are very shy and very submissive. I’ve experienced two ways a low self-esteem stray dog could be: one is so submissive, it’s like they surrender to us when we handle them in a manner, ‘That’s it. Goodbye world’.
Wanting a small dog just because everyone’s been talking about it, shouldn’t be your primary reason to get one. I’m not saying everyone is getting a certain dog breed because of the current fashion trend, but there are many out there who get themselves into trouble because they got more than they bargained for. And
