Rachael Gerkensmeyer

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How Much Exercise Do Akitas Need? Vet Approved Care Tips

How Much Exercise Do Akitas Need? Vet Approved Care Tips

The Akita is a loyal, intelligent, protective dog breed that can make an excellent family pet. They love spending time with kids and adults alike, and they don…

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Is a Shiba Inu a Good Apartment Dog? Reasons & Things to Consider

Is a Shiba Inu a Good Apartment Dog? Reasons & Things to Consider

The Shiba Inu is a laidback dog breed that happens to be a perfect fit for apartment environments. While these dogs are active and do require daily walks outdo…

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By Rachael Gerkensmeyer
Are Vizslas Smarter Than Most Dogs? Instinctive & Adaptive Intelligence

Are Vizslas Smarter Than Most Dogs? Instinctive & Adaptive Intelligence

Vizslas are natural-born working dogs. Originally bred as gundogs, Vizslas would spend hours each day out in the fields, working to retrieve prey for their hum…

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When Do Border Collies Go into Heat? Vet-Approved Facts & Tips

When Do Border Collies Go into Heat? Vet-Approved Facts & Tips

Border Collies are fun, loving dogs, but this is not your average dog breed. They require a great deal of attention, care, and commitment from their human comp…

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Traveling to Hawaii With a Dog: Vet-Verified Checklist for a Smooth Trip

Traveling to Hawaii With a Dog: Vet-Verified Checklist for a Smooth Trip

All travel information presented herein is presented for the reader’s benefit, but may include unintended omissions, or inaccuracies. It is the responsibility…

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Why Is My Puppy Sleeping So Much? 5 Vet-Reviewed Reasons

Why Is My Puppy Sleeping So Much? 5 Vet-Reviewed Reasons

Puppies are great fun to bring home for the first time. They're playful, loving, needy, and they happen to like sleeping. Sleep is a requirement for animals ju…

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Boykin Spaniel Day 2026: When & What Is It?

Boykin Spaniel Day 2026: When & What Is It?

Boykin Spaniels are not well known by the public but have been staple companions among hunters since their inception. These dogs are intelligent, sociable, mel…

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210 Dog Names Starting With N for Your Naughty Pup!

210 Dog Names Starting With N for Your Naughty Pup!

Dogs don’t get the nuances, meanings, and representations that we humans focus on when naming them. As long as they’re called the same thing consistently, they…

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Is an Akita Hypoallergenic? Vet-Verified Facts & Tips

Is an Akita Hypoallergenic? Vet-Verified Facts & Tips

Around 10 to 20% of the population worldwide is allergic to dogs and cats,1 which is likely one big reason that “hypoallergenic” pets have become such a popula…

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How Much of ASPCA Donations Go to Animals? Facts & FAQ

How Much of ASPCA Donations Go to Animals? Facts & FAQ

The ASPCA is registered as a non-profit organization, and it is widely known for collecting donations to help prevent cruelty to animals and support rescue org…

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