Sarah is a photographer, designer, and writer based in Washington, DC. When she's not working, she enjoys meeting and petting all of the dogs in her neighborhood. An intentional hybrid between ...

When used with positive reinforcement, a marker is an effective tool you can use to teach your dog or cat everything he needs to know. Haylee has worked with, trained, and studied animals of all kinds ...

You may have heard that blondes have more fun, but Irish setters are here to shatter stereotypes. Rambunctious, intelligent, and loyal, these dashing redheads have a well-earned reputation for being ...

The Turkish van is a naturally occurring cat breed that originated in the mountains of Turkey. Not to be confused with Turkey's other cat export, the Turkish Angora (more on that later), the Turkish ...

Devon rex cats are known as “poodle cats” thanks to their wavy coats and intelligent, outgoing personalities. Hilary Braaksma is a writer and crazy cat lady living in Des Moines, Iowa. When she's not ...

Chad has been blessed with the ability to always find and adopt the Goodest Dog in the World with uncanny accuracy. When not writing, he also enjoys road trips, movie marathons and presidential ...

Build a scratching post that doubles as a window seat where your favorite feline can watch the birds or catch a catnap. A woodworker since his teens, Robert Wilson has built projects ranging from ...

The Yorkie-poo, also known as yorkipoo or Yorkie poo, is a sassy, smart designer crossbreed. The pairing of a Yorkshire terrier with a toy or miniature poodle results in a vibrant, energetic companion ...

Other Traits easy to groom, easy to train, friendly toward humans, friendly toward other pets, friendly toward strangers, good for first-time pet owners, good lap cat, high potential for weight gain, ...

The best cat breeds for kids are gentle, laidback, and playful, like the Birman, Maine coon, and Ragdoll. Kate Silver is a writer based in Chicago. Her work has appeared in Washington Post, National ...

There’s more to these long-haired cat breeds than a luscious coat.

A crate can be a great tool to manage and train your dog—when used properly. Sarah is a photographer, designer, and writer based in Washington, DC. When she's not working, she enjoys meeting and ...