Rachael Gerkensmeyer

The Greater Swiss Mountain Dog doesn’t get nearly as much attention as they should. With a rich history and impressive looks, this breed has much to be proud o…

By Rachael Gerkensmeyer

Dogs are known for eating just about anything that they can get their paws on, whether it’s a piece of meat, something sweet, or even a vegetable. You may not…

By Rachael Gerkensmeyer

Most dogs are far from discerning when it comes to what they put in their mouths. They have no problem getting into the garbage and eating scraps, and they don…

By Rachael Gerkensmeyer

Dogs love food and they don’t seem to be too discerning when it comes to what they chow down on. Most owners have wondered at some point if their dog has eaten…

By Rachael Gerkensmeyer

Dogs are not typically picky when it comes to what they’ll eat. Most dog owners have caught their pups picking stuff out of the garbage to munch on! So, it sho…

By Rachael Gerkensmeyer

Dogs are omnivores (facultative carnivores) and can both eat plant and animal foods to stay happy and healthy throughout their lives. Most dogs are not picky a…

By Rachael Gerkensmeyer

The Akita is an ancient Japanese dog that was originally developed sometime in the 1600s on Honshu Island. The breed is hardy, independent, and known for being…

By Rachael Gerkensmeyer

Some dogs might seem aggressive in certain situations, like when another dog or human walks by their homes. However, it could just be that a seemingly aggressi…

By Rachael Gerkensmeyer

All dogs have their own characteristics and traits, and that includes the ears. Some dogs have drop ears, long and floppy ears, rose ears, cropped ears, bat ea…

By Rachael Gerkensmeyer

To a casual observer, coyotes look like certain dog breeds, and while this does make sense because they are both canines, coyotes (Canis latrans) are wild cani…

By Rachael Gerkensmeyer