
The resident animal enthusiast at Spot. I have a lifetime of pet parent experience. If it has fur, feathers, or scales, I’ve probably shared my home with it. I aim to be a reliable source, blending experience with a dedication to the well-being of pets.

Great Dane Price Guide: A Complete Breakdown of Costs in 2024
Great Dane Characteristics Life expectancy: 8 – 10 years Adult weight: 100 – 120 lbs. Adult height: 32 – 36 in. Origin – Germany A hunting dog from the middle ages, the Great Dane is a hunting dog that originated in Germany and was originally for...
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How Much Does a German Shepherd Cost? A Comprehensive Guide for 2024
German Shepherd Characteristics Life expectancy: 9 – 12 years Adult weight: 80 – 100 lbs. Adult height: 24 – 28 in. Origin – Germany One of the most popular dogs in the world and an especially popular choice for work as police dogs, the German...
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How Much Does a Basenji Cost in 2024?
Basenji Characteristics Life expectancy: 12 – 16 years Adult weight: 25 – 30 lbs. Adult height: 20 – 22 in. Origin – Democratic Republic of Congo The ‘barkless’ dog of Africa, Basenji is a compact, sweet, and fiercely protective dog from Congo. It...
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Cockapoo Price Guide: How Much Does a Cockapoo Cost in 2024?
Cockapoo Characteristics Life expectancy: 12 – 15 years Adult weight: 20 – 25 lbs. Adult height: 13 – 15 in. Origin – United States Designer dogs are the result of cross-breeding two purebred dogs with the goal of creating an offspring that features...
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How Much Does a Cocker Spaniel Cost in 2024?
Cocker Spaniel Characteristics Life expectancy: 11 – 14 years Adult weight: 25 – 30 lbs. Adult height: 13 – 16 in. Origin – United States Cocker Spaniels can be of two types; American and English. Despite some clear distinct features, both are...
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How Much Does a Bichon Frise Cost in 2024?
Bichon Frise Characteristics Life expectancy: 12 – 15 years Adult weight: 14 – 18 lbs. Adult height: 10 – 14 in. Origin – France What is the difference between a soft toy and a Bichon Frise? Well, if it is sleeping then nothing, but if it’s awake,...
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Are Black Cats Really Bad Luck?
Pet a black cat for a second and you’ll create a lifelong buddy. However, these black, gorgeous, and sociable felines have weathered the stigma of cultural and historical myths, superstitions, and legends that have made them either loved or feared...
Lifestyle

Fever in Dogs: Is it Possible? How Serious Is It?
We have all felt feverish every once in a while. Loss of energy, lack of motivation to eat food, bad taste in the mouth, headaches, body aches, etc., are all the complaints we have when we feel feverish. But what exactly does classify as a fever, and...
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Hereditary Myopathy in Cats
Eye infections are quite common in cats and can be caused by viruses, bacteria, fungi, and even parasites. The symptoms of an eye infection, in most cases, are redness, swelling, discharge, rubbing, or squinting. Sneezing and nasal discharge can also...
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Best Hunting Dog Breeds for 2024: A Comprehensive Guide
For millennia, humans and dogs have shared a unique bond, especially in the realm of hunting. Dogs, with their keen senses and natural instincts, have proven to be invaluable hunting companions. In this comprehensive guide, we'll delve into the world...
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Top 10 Smartest Dog Breeds
Experts have found that the average IQ amongst dogs is about 100, which is the same as a 2-year-old human baby. The level of intelligence however differs from breed to breed. The intelligence per se is categorized into 3 different kinds, viz....
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Top 5 Chinese Dog Breeds
China and dogs go way back to thousands of years. The land of magic and spirituality, China has had dogs in cultural stories and artworks since as long as 7000 years. Several skeletal remains from Chinese archaeological digs have been which helps...
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