Okay, so after much thought you’ve finally decided that you—or you and your family—are ready for a dog. But how do you decide what breed is right for you? In this edition of Animal Facts, we’re going to cover the most important factors to consider when choosing your “best friend furever.”
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Many of us have been on lockdown for the past few weeks in an effort to stop a scourge that has been likened to the plague. You thought it could never happen in our time, but it has…and if what we’re experiencing now could happen, anything can—including the zombie apocalypse. Since you have all this free time on your hands, now is the time to make a supply list so you’ll be prepared…you know, just in case. You’ll need bread of every kind, milk, eggs, rubbing alcohol, drinking alcohol, hand sanitizer, and of course—toilet paper, but did you know that you’ll also need a dog? We did, and in this episode of Animal Facts, we’re going to share our picks for the best dogs to help you survive the zombie apocalypse.
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Never judge a book by its cover. I don’t know who first uttered this somewhat cliched phrase, but there’s never been a truer statement, especially as it applies to our featured furball. We’re shining the spotlight on a canine that has a tough exterior, but a tender heart.
Come with us as we take a closer look at the reasons why the Boxer is such a knockout.
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Who wouldn’t want a dog that’s loyal, affectionate, playful, smart, and can be helpful in a variety of capacities? In this episode of Animal Facts, we’re taking a closer look at a pup that’s down for everything from hunting and fishing, to therapy and assistance, to search and rescue, and is one of the most loved breeds in the world—but we’re not sponsoring a popularity contest here. Oh wait…this dog is the most popular breed in America, Canada and the United Kingdom, though. Come along as we check out the canine world’s “jack of all trades”—the ever-popular Labrador Retriever.
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What dog is known for its friendly, genteel nature, is notorious for tailing its humans as if it’s on a reconnaissance mission, and was born in a tuxedo? Well, its name is Terrier—the Boston Terrier. In this episode of Animal Facts we’re taking a closer look at the Boston, the breed also known as the “American Gentleman.”
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There’s no love like a dog’s love. No matter how badly we behave or how much we don’t deserve it, our dogs show us selfless
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Whether you refer to it as a sausage dog, Weiner dog, Dottie or Doxie, it is a very distinct breed, to say the least. Although it has a unique build similar to that of America’s favorite ballpark concession, its fearlessness, brassy attitude, and “big dog” bark are proof that this pup is no weenie. In this episode of Animal Facts we’re taking a closer look at America’s favorite “hot dog” (bun, I mean pun intended)— the Dachshund.
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If Frozen’s Elsa had a dog, it would be the Siberian Husky. With its stunning beauty, intelligence, strong-willed and independent nature—not to mention the fact that it’s built for extreme cold —it is the perfect companion for an ice queen (pun intended). But if you’re thinking of getting one as your first furbaby, we have one piece of advice…“let it go.” In this episode of Animal Facts, we’re taking a closer look at the most popular polar pup in the U.S.—the Siberian Husky.
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Regular ice cubes are boring. Once you’ve seen an ice cube, you’ve seen them all. Right?
Why not liven up your drink with Dachshund-shaped ice cubes? That’s right, you can have wiener dog ice cubes in your next beverage.
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They are the fourth most popular dog breed in America and for good reason: they’re super-sweet, highly intelligent, naturally athletic, gentle with kids, and to top it all off…they look like living sunshine. In this episode, we’ll take a closer look at the dog that can arguably be called friendliest of “man’s best friends” and a “dog’s dog”—the Golden Retriever.
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