Rachael Gerkensmeyer

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…

By Rachael Gerkensmeyer

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…

By Rachael Gerkensmeyer

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…

By Rachael Gerkensmeyer

Goldendoodles are known as a designer dog breed. A designer dog breed mixes two purebred dogs. In this case, the Golden Retriever and the Standard Poodle are m…

By Rachael Gerkensmeyer

Beagles were bred to hunt, so it makes sense that they would be speedy. After all, they must catch up to their prey to take it down. Beagles have athletic bodi…

By Rachael Gerkensmeyer

Dogs can focus on various aspects of communication beyond verbal ones, similar to humans. For example, we utilize facial expressions when communicating with ot…

By Rachael Gerkensmeyer

Dogs licking themselves is essentially how they bathe, kind of like when we humans take showers. They might even occasionally lick other animals and human comp…

By Rachael Gerkensmeyer

Having to find a new home for a pet dog is a stressful, overwhelming, and heartbreaking experience. Shelters are often overwhelmed, and more than 300,000 dogs…

By Rachael Gerkensmeyer

Akitas originated in Japan, where they were bred to hunt bears and other sources of meat for their owners. As time went on, they were also used for unsavory sp…

By Rachael Gerkensmeyer

Congratulations on your decision to bring home a new dog! Now that you have gathered everything that you need to ensure the good health and optimal happiness o…

By Rachael Gerkensmeyer