They can't talk, but dogs say a lot about their owners' personalities, a new study has found. "People tend to report that their dog's personality is quite similar to their own, but we wanted to see if these stereotypes actually stand up to scrutiny," said study author Lance Workman, a psychologist at Bath Spa University in the U.K. Using an online survey, Workman and ...
Why do people buy dogs instead of adopting them? A quick check on Petfinder.com, an online database of animals available for adoption, found more than 300 dogs looking for homes in Metro Vancouver. For the cost of an adoption fee of around $250 to $350, one of these shelter dogs could be out of a kennel and into a family home. Yet, classified ...
What’s better than a mutt? One of those flop-eared, dotted and dappled, paws-too-big, wiry-furred charmers that can capture your heart in two seconds? Shelters advocate for rescue pooches, along with the kind-hearted folks who love them and take them home. Those sturdy, bushy-tailed, too-tall, too-short, anxious pups that you often find at shelters can be as “mutty” as mutts can get. But adopting ...
Choosing a family pet is a big decision, and sometimes we can get caught up in the look of a dog without fully understanding how that dog would fit into our household. Different Dog Breeds come with different personalities and health characteristics that are important to consider when making your decision. While you never want to say no to an adorable face, ...
A sturdy hunting dog, the Beagle should look like a foxhound in miniature. His hunting ability, combined with a merry personality, has made the Beagle one of the most popular dogs in the United States according to AKC® Registration Statistics. The most famous Beagle of all is Snoopy from the comic strip “Peanuts.” Today’s Beagle comes in two height varieties (13 in. and 15 ...
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