Current Category - fresh facts 5 Active Dog Breeds You May Not Know
Love the outdoors? Looking to become a pet parent? Many breeds make great companions for running, hiking, camping, and other types of active living. Here are a few for consideration that you may not have encountered before. 1. Norrbottenspets The Norrbottenspets is a spitz-type dog from Sweden and Finland, originally bred for hunting in the rugged landscape of Scandinavia. Tough and very agile, they can hunt even large game, like moose, despite their small size. At the same time, they...
Ten Facts of the Feline Kind
August 8th is International Cat Day. To celebrate our furry felines, check out these 10 feline facts you might not have known. 1. A cat can jump up to five times its own height in a single bound. (A) 2. Cats hate the water because their fur does not insulate well when it’s wet. The Turkish Van, however, is one cat that likes swimming. Bred in central Asia, its coat has a unique texture that makes it water resistant....
A Day for the Dogs
August 26th, National Dog Day, is dedicated to our four-legged companions that never leave our side, and to recognize all the dogs that need to be rescued each year. According to the Humane Society of the United States, “An estimated 2.7 million healthy shelter pets are not adopted each year, and only about 30 percent of pets in homes come from shelters or rescues. ‘National Dog Day serves to help galvanize the public to recognize the number of dogs...
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