dogs

EXPERIENCE

"When we adopt a dog or any pet, we know it is going to end with us having to say goodbye, but we still do it. And we do it for a very good reason:...

EXPERIENCE

Just because we think of our pets as cute and funny, pet owners definitely shouldn't underestimate their animal companions.

HISTORY

Dogs inspire an enormous amount of curiosity about how they interpret the world, and their vision remains one of the most misunderstood areas of canine science. The common belief that dogs see only in black and white comes from early 20th-century assumptions that lacked experimental support. Decades of modern research in ophthalmology and animal behavior now show something far more interesting. Dogs have dichromatic vision, which means their eyes contain two types of color-detecting cells instead of the three found in human eyes. As a result, dogs recognize a spectrum dominated by blues and yellows while reds and greens appear muted or grayish. Understanding this difference offers a clearer sense of how your pets see the world.

PEOPLE

Discover the quirky, wild, and heartwarming stories behind 25 of the most unusual presidential pets—from alligators to raccoons—in this fun, engaging look at the weird and wonderful animals that once roamed the White House.

THINGS

Golden Retrievers are among the most beautiful dog breeds, but breed enthusiasts are furious about the color of the new English Cream Goldens.

THINGS

Taking on a pet of any kind is a big responsibility and dogs in particular can be high maintenance. Here are some breeds that are not recommended for first-time dog owners.



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