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If you have a dog, you’ve likely pondered their age in human years. You’ve probably also tried to determine your dog’s age in human years using the age-old “one year of a dog’s life equals seven years of a human’s life” equation. However, that 7-to-1 equation is more of an urban legend than a fact, […]

Dogs have a remarkable ability to connect with humans and build strong bonds with them. They’ve learned to become attuned to human emotions and have the amazing capability of sensing anxiety, depression, and other distress signals from humans. Sometimes, it can feel like your dog has a sixth sense when it comes to your emotions.

There is a very strong connection between certain dogs and pregnancy. You hear anecdotal stories all day long of dogs ‘knowing’ their owners were pregnant before they even took the test. So, what exactly gives? Can your dog detect a fetal heartbeat? Or is there more to it than that? Let’s dig in. Dogs May

Rats have a bad reputation, and many dog breeds were even bred to hunt them. Despite all this, rats are actually extremely intelligent animals. Some studies even allude to rats being more intelligent than both dogs and humans. It’s tempting to jump to conclusions, but it’s important to carefully read through the data. Rats are

Animals of the oddest pairings can sometimes come up on your social media feed. Sometimes, a snake and a mouse will seem to become friends, a coyote and a common canine, you name it! However, as cute as you might think these situations are in theory, animals’ lives can be in danger in these scenarios,

Two things exist with our list of large dog breeds that don’t shed. First, they are all working animals with a defined purpose enhanced by selective breeding. Second, there’s a noticeable absence of ancient breeds, such as the Samoyed, Chow Chow, and Alaskan Malamute. These spitz-like dogs shed, often with two definitive seasons when the

You may notice your dog paying closer attention to you after you’ve been around other dogs during the day. Perhaps you made a canine friend on the trail or cuddled a neighbor’s new puppy. If you’re wondering whether your pet knows your secret, the answer is a resounding yes! It’s not surprising, given that research

The Alaskan Malamute is a beautiful animal. Some people even think they look like wolves, which is understandable. The breed is related to other ancient dogs, such as the Chow Chow and Akita, supporting this assertion. They are close to their wild counterparts in some ways. They are large breeds, making them comparable to gray

If you’re a dog parent, chances are, at some point, you’ve pondered what age your dog is in human years. When determining your pup’s age in human years, you probably went by the “seven years of a human’s life is equivalent to one year of a dog’s life” formula. However, if you tried to figure

The Great Dane is generally recognized as being the tallest dog breed in the world. Despite its imposing size and the strength that comes with it, the breed is also known as a gentle giant. They are often affectionate and loving, although they don’t always seem to know just how big they are! For a

We’ve all seen movies in which the dog can sense the evil of another character before the humans know anything is going on. The dog barks and growls at the object or person harboring malevolence while their owners go about their daily business as if there isn’t a demon in their midst. But is there

Thinking of every dog year as equal to seven human years is a convenient way to gauge a dog’s age, but it’s rarely accurate, especially in a pet’s early years. By this equation, a 2-year-old dog will be roughly 14 years old in dog years. The truth is that this drastically underestimates their relative age,

Many people are surprised to learn that, contrary to popular belief, one year of human life isn’t actually equal to seven dog years. Depending on their size, a one-year-old dog would be around 12 to 15 years old in human years. While the 7:1 calculation is easy, it’s not entirely accurate as it doesn’t take

While any avid owner can gladly expound on the meaning their pets bring into their lives, would-be pet parents can’t always see the rationale in getting a dog. After all, dogs cost money and time, often hampering social plans and seemingly limiting personal freedom. There’s no doubt that they’re cute and deserving of a good