Did you know? In cold weather, Siberian Huskies are known to do the "Siberian swirl," in other…

Adrienne Farricelli

Jun 26, 2019

Did you know? In cold weather, Siberian Huskies are known to do the "Siberian swirl," in other words, they tuck their noses under their furry tails for warmth.

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Why Do Retrievers Retrieve?

Retrievers retrieve for the simple fact that this is what they were selectively bred for.

Adrienne Farricelli

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Why Do Some Dog Breeds Have Floppy Ears?

Some dog breeds have floppy ears for the simple fact that they were selectively bred to be that way. Dogs are one of the most varied species of mammals on the face of earth. Indeed, dogs have been selectively bred to be so tiny to fit into purses and so large to almost compete with a pony. Floppy ears are just another trait that have been passed down from one generation to another in certain dog breeds.

Adrienne Farricelli

May 23, 2019

Why Do Dog Ears Get Cropped?

Dog ears get cropped mostly because it's a tradition that has been passed down for centuries. Many breed standards for specific breeds require dog ears to be cropped. In some dog breeds having cropped ears is so important that uncropped ears are strongly frowned upon and even means for disqualification in the show ring.

Adrienne Farricelli

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Why Do Border Collies Bite Children?

Border collies bite children often due to driving instincts that were deeply inculcating in this dog after years of selective breeding. In order to understand this behavior, it helps to take a glimpse back into this breed's history as a herder of sheep in the Anglo-Scottish border.

Adrienne Farricelli

May 6, 2020