The smartest dog breeds, measured by obedience level, are: Border Collies, Poodles, and German Shepherd Dogs. This data was collectd from 100’s of dog obedience judges. Hound-types, including the Basset Hound, the Afghan Hound, and the Beagle, ranked furthest down the list. One theory is that these very old hound breeds were developed to find something using sight or smell, rather than to obey a command. Hounds tend to do well in tests of “instinctive intelligence” which assesses how well dogs perform the taske they were bred for.
Animals are a window to your soul and a doorway to your spiritual destiny. If you let them into your life and allow them to teach you, you will be better for it. ― Kim Shotola
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Cats Are Like Potato Chips — You Can't Have Just One!
"Owning a dog is not just a privilege; it’s a responsibility. They depend on us for, at minimum, food and shelter, and deserve much more. When you take a dog into your life, you need to understand the commitment that dog ownership entails." ~ AKC
Adopted Pets are the best pets you can have. Most adoptable pets come from loving homes that simply cannot care for them anymore. Or they are strays who’ve been on their own without the loving care they deserve. ― Josh Duhamel
To err is human. To forgive, canine.
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In the beginning, God created man, but seeing him so feeble, He gave him the cat. – Warren Eckstein
Great Danes leave pawprints on your heart.
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Pets and Fireworks
Pets and Fireworks do NOT go well together. Many pets find fireworks scary. Owners, especially new pet parents, may often see their pets squirming, hiding, running, bolting, howling, and more. Unless you’ve planned for it beforehand, it’s hard to know … Continue reading
The Garden by Moonlight
This mysterious poem “The Garden by Moonlight” by Amy Lowell, features a black cat asleep among roses, other flowers, and insects. The Garden by Moonlight ― by Amy Lowell (1874–1925) A black cat among roses,Phlox, lilac-misted under a first-quarter moon,The … Continue reading
Tribute to Beau
Tribute to Beau, is a famous heartwarming poem by actor, Jimmy Stewart, about his dog, Beau, who was a “willful but beloved” Golden Retriever that he was extremely fond of. The Tribute to Beau in both print and video follows … Continue reading
Animals are a window to your soul and a doorway to your spiritual destiny. If you let them into your life and allow them to teach you, you will be better for it. ― Kim Shotola
Cats Are Like Potato Chips — You Can't Have Just One!
"Owning a dog is not just a privilege; it’s a responsibility. They depend on us for, at minimum, food and shelter, and deserve much more. When you take a dog into your life, you need to understand the commitment that dog ownership entails." ~ AKC
Adopted Pets are the best pets you can have. Most adoptable pets come from loving homes that simply cannot care for them anymore. Or they are strays who’ve been on their own without the loving care they deserve. ― Josh Duhamel
In the beginning, God created man, but seeing him so feeble, He gave him the cat. – Warren Eckstein
Great Danes leave pawprints on your heart.
