Pets

Micro is not a formal-sized breed, it’s a very small Bernedoodle-type. It can vary further than many listings indicate, as breeders can use it differently, and even their expectations for an adult’s size, coat and even their expectations may differ.  The questions that are most important in the real world are addressed here: growth size,…

Bernedoodle puppies may vary from and above expectations of the homes. These four items tend to produce the greatest variability: Size, Line, Generation, Coat Type, Early Care, and Socialization. While they are still both called Bernedoodles, A mini F1 puppy will not live the same as a normal F1 puppy. This guide is designed to…

A Miniature Golden Retriever is typically a smaller breed that is bred from Golden Retriever stock and one or more smaller breeds. Though the name sounds neat, these dogs are not a single breed with a set of rules for size, coat or temperament. Some can be very similar to a mini Golden Retriever. Some…

Yes, healthy dogs can consume the seeds of chia in small amounts but, they are a choice but not required. For the majority of dogs, chia is a good food topping, not an ingredient that needs to be added frequently or treated as a magic ingredient. Chia is best introduced slowly, served in small amounts…

The blue German Shorthaired Pointer may appear strange in a description, but it’s a German Shorthaired Pointer’s ownership choice first, and a color-label issue after that. The word “blue” GSP frequently appears in breeder advertisements and results of searches because it sounds unusual or unique. It can divert buyers from the factors that are important,…

Sheepadoodle puppies are not to be overlooked. That waggy tail, happy expression and a slightly awkward gait can make even the sensible adult begin to talk about puppy names before the practical questions are asked. Sheepadoodles are a cross between an Old English Sheepdog and a Poodle. The mix can result in a friendly and…

Frenchton is a cross between a French Bulldog and a Boston Terrier. These puppies are known for their expressive faces, small size, and playful nature, which can make them endearing to many. But that little face doesn’t tell the whole story. Frenchtons are not standardized and may vary in size, body shape, muzzle length, temperament,…

An F1B Bernedoodle is typically an F1 Bernedoodle bred back to a Poodle, resulting in a 75% Poodle and 25% Bernese Mountain Dog. Those percentages refer to parentage, not an exact percentage of each trait. Many families want a dog that is social and doesn’t shed so much. The compromise might be increased coat maintenance…

The Australian Mountain Doodle is typically a mix of the Bernese Mountain Dog, Australian Shepherd and Poodle breeds. The name is neat. The genes are not. Even puppies that are labeled the same may vary in adult size, coat, shedding, energy, and temperament because different combinations of parents are bred and different traits are selected…

The dogs aren’t officially diagnosed with autism as humans are. Certain dogs exhibit similar behavior patterns to those of an autism sufferer but the real issue isn’t whether a dog has a human-like label. The main issue is what could be causing the behavior, and how to assist the dog to function more safely and…