Eleanor Glaum

Eleanor is a high school Science & Math teacher and freelance writer. She lives in the beautiful KwaZulu Natal Midlands of South Africa with her six-year-old son, cat, horse and three chickens. As an all-time animal lover, science graduate and life-long learner, she is overjoyed to be able to turn her passions into helpful and informative articles. Eleanor and her son love to explore their beautiful country in their spare time. Road-tripping to interesting camping destinations is a favorite hobby. They particularly enjoy relaxing near the ocean, in the mountains or surrounded by African wildlife.

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How Big Do Newfoundland Dogs Get? Average Weight & Growth Chart

Newfoundland dogs, affectionately known as Newfies by their adoring fan club, epitomize the gentle giant. These massive dogs are renowned for their power, intelligence, and sweet, loving nature. You may know that Newfies are big dogs, but if you’re considering getting one or have just brought a pup home, you may be wondering just how […]

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How Much Does It Cost to Own a Newfoundland Dog? 2025 Price Guide

There’s no doubt that owning a Newfoundland dog is a rewarding and fulfilling experience. The gigantic canines are kind, loving, devoted, and intelligent. They enjoy people and are particularly fond of children. Although they love all kinds of people, they may not be suited to all types of homes. They are enormous dogs that take

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Why Does My Dog Sleep With Me & Not My Husband? Reasons & Factors

It’s not unusual for a dog to select a particular human in the home to be their person. Usually, but not always, their nighttime cuddle buddy will be their “chosen” person. If your dog consistently chooses to curl up with you night after night instead of your husband, it might simply result from a special

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How Big Does a Labradoodle Get? With Growth Chart

Labradoodles are hybrid bundles of joy! Obtained by crossing a Labrador Retriever with a Poodle, they are loving and playful but intelligent and obedient scruff balls. Any Poodle can be used to create a Labradoodle. There are three standardly recognized sizes of Labradoodle, namely miniature (or mini), medium, and standard. Slightly confusingly, there are two

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Merle Labradoodle: Info, Pictures, Origin & History

Their name gives more than a hint as to this cheerful doggie’s heritage. The lovable Labradoodle is one of the original “designer dogs” created by crossing a Labrador Retriever with a Poodle. A Merle Labradoodle is not a separate breed, but rather an unusual color pattern variation exhibited by certain Labradoodle pups. The merle patterning

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Maltipoo vs Shih Tzu

Maltipoo vs Shih Tzu: The Differences (With Pictures)

Both the Maltipoo and the Shih Tzu are adorable, affectionate, and loyal little dogs. They are small breeds with bubbly personalities, big smiles, and luscious locks. Both are renowned for being big-hearted softies that are particularly good with children. You can’t make a mistake, no matter which one you choose to bring home. Either would

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National Slobber Appreciation Day 2025: What It Is & When It’s Celebrated

If we’re honest, nobody really loves slobber. But many of us do have a slobberer in our lives that we do love truly and deeply. When it comes to the glorious canine art of slobbering, the best approach is to accept it and celebrate it. Those were the sentiments of slobber appreciator Jennifer Costello when

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A pregnant Dachshund lying on its back

How Long Are Dachshunds Typically Pregnant? Gestation Period & Stages Explained

Dachshund puppies are incredibly cute and full of energy. Somehow, the smaller the breed of dog, the cuter their offspring. If your Dachshund is in the early days of her pregnancy, you probably have several questions. The first may be, “When is the big day?” If you know when successful insemination occurred, you can expect Dachshunds

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When Will My Great Dane Calm Down? Causes of High Energy & How To Counteract It

When introducing a new puppy to the family, a good degree of exuberant behavior is expected. This can be challenging for humans and other pets in the home, not to mention the furniture, the carpets, and your shoes! It’s even more challenging when your new doggie is a Great Dane pup roughly the size of

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220 Popular and Unique Cockapoo Names: Ideas for Affectionate and Fluffy Dogs

You’ve just gotten home with your adorable new bundle of Cockapoo fluff. You may have a few awesome names in mind for your new fluff ball, but now that the two of you’ve spent a bit of time together, you may realize that none of them embodies them properly. You’re going to need a name

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