Lorre Luther
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Lorre Luther is a writer from Rotterdam. A former lawyer from the United States, she moved to the Netherlands to follow her dreams and become a writer. Lorre enjoys traveling and reveling in the astonishing beauty of our world. She has a soft spot for animals and is firmly convinced that cats are smarter than humans.Archive
Dogs, just like humans, can tear ligaments in their knees. While humans have anterior cruciate ligaments (ACLs), dogs have cranial cruciate ligaments (CCLs). The ligament provides stability to dogs’ knee joints. While humans often injure their ACLs while playing sports...
The question of when dogs are considered adults is a bit complicated. Puppies are generally younger than 1 year old, but not all dogs have reached sexual maturity or their full size by that time. So, the age at which...
If you’ve seen a dog mount another of the same sex, you may be wondering if dogs can be gay, lesbian, or bisexual. The science is clear; male and female dogs often engage in behavior such as mounting and thrusting...
Berniefies are mixes of Bernese Mountain Dogs and Newfoundlands. They’re likely to be enormous, and a Berniefie can weigh 90 to 150 pounds. They’re mixes of two mellow breeds known for being fantastic with children, so you can expect Berniefies...
Newfoundland dogs are enormous, and some large males can weigh up to 150 pounds! Although they’re one of the largest pedigree dog breeds, Newfoundlands or Newfies are usually some of the gentlest companions. They’re known for being friendly and tolerant...
Newfoundland dogs are sweet, loving, and devoted companions known for their mellow personalities and gorgeous thick coats. Relaxed and happiest when hanging out with the family, they’re known for being particularly devoted to children. They were originally bred on the...
If you’ve recently switched from cow’s milk to oat milk or another plant-based dairy alternative, you may wonder if dogs can drink oat milk. Although dogs do not need to consume milk once they have been weaned from their mothers,...
If you’ve heard the expression, “It’s raining cats and dogs,” you may wonder what it means. Rest assured that it has nothing to do with real cats and dogs falling out of the sky! It’s an idiomatic expression used to...
Shelties (officially known as Shetland Sheepdogs) and Border Collies have much in common, not just their herding heritage. It’s incredibly easy to confuse these two breeds, and apart from their size, the most popular variants look similar. Shelties are smaller...
If you have a beloved cat at home and are considering adding a dog to your family, you may wonder if Border Collies generally do well with cats. Border Collies are medium-sized herding dogs bred to keep track of and...
Border Collies are gorgeous active dogs with plenty of personality and energy. They’re herding dogs, originally bred to keep sheep and cattle in line. Border Collies are classified as medium-large dogs and grow 18 to 22 inches tall. Most weigh...
Border Collies are some of the smartest dogs on the planet. They’re a medium-sized breed that generally weighs 30 to 55 pounds. They’re also amazing athletes, often taking home prizes in canine agility competitions and working dog trials. While they...
How we relate to animals is often culturally determined, from the creatures we consider companions to what treatment we believe is acceptable. Dogs are popular companions worldwide; there are more than 900 million pet dogs worldwide, and over 10 million...
National Hug Your Dog Day comes around each year on April 10th. It’s a day to celebrate the beauty dogs bring into the world by showing our four-footed companions a bit of love! Celebrating National Hug Your Dog Day is...
Shih Tzus and Shih Poos are small, incredibly friendly dogs that make wonderful companions. Although the American Kennel Club only recognized Shih Tzus in 1969, the breed has existed for centuries. Shih Tzus were most likely developed by mixing Lhaso...
