The bond between humans and dogs is one of the most enduring and profound relationships in history, often extolled in the phrase "dogs are man's best friend." This connection has been shaped by thousands of years of co-evolution, mutual benefit, and emotional support. A study involving heart attack survivors revealed that those who owned dogs were significantly less likely to die within a year of the event compared to non-dog owners.
In this article we’ll look at a carefully curated selection of custom pet portrait providers who’ll ‘paint your pet’ in a range of styles and on a myriad of backgrounds (not to mention with a minimum of fuss).
After all, bespoke dog portraits make perfect gifts for dog lovers and dog parents, as a way to pay tribute to our fur BFFs while they’re with us … and a great way to remember them when they’re gone.
How Dogs Are Better Than Cats? We’ve actually been asked the more usual ‘How Are Dogs Better Than Cats’ question many times. And we’ve always had a ready response: ‘just because they are’.
But of course, that answer is extremely subjective … and not very useful. So, it wasn’t until we were asked it yet again, this time by a non-native English speaker, that we paused for thought. So, ‘how dogs are better than cats?’ she asked. Here's the answer we should have given ...
While it’s all well and good to talk about the worst dogs for children, what does that actually mean? There are any number of factors you could consider in making such an assessment. For example, playfulness, energy level, calmness, how affectionate they tend to be … the list goes on.
For the purposes of this article, our definition of the worst dogs for children are those with the greatest risk of causing them physical harm.
Not so long ago the market for dog mom apparel was relatively limited. Both in the types of dog print clothing you could buy, as well as the type of designs available.
Fast forward to 2021 and we’re now spoiled for choice as more retailers have entered the market … with some truly eye-catching and stylish designs. Niche designers just like us at Pooch & Poodle.
We love facts about animals. But most of all we love facts about dogs for kids.
Kids are naturally curious and come up with some of the most unusual and obscure questions about dogs you've probably (n)ever heard. To compile this list we've been asking a simple question to almost every child we come across: what dog fact would you most like to know? Some of the responses are funny. Some shocking. All have been interesting ...
Living life on your terms? Doing what you love? Those are the aspirations of every man, woman, and child. And while not many people believe in their heart that it's achievable, we think it is. Particularly when it comes to dog lovers jobs.
Now don't get us wrong. We're not saying it will necessarily be easy - several of the dog lovers jobs we list are better suited to the bold and the brave - but success in any one of them can be extremely rewarding.
French bulldogs are about the cutest fur babies we’ve ever seen. Not surprisingly, they're also beloved by the tabloids. Folks like Leonardo DiCaprio, Lady Gaga, Reese Witherspoon, Hugh Jackman, and The Rock have all been spotted hanging out with a Frenchie. With that kind of attention, you just know that if you happen to hang out with one, only the best French Bulldog lover gifts will do. It’s all about keeping up appearances, darling. To that end we’ve scoured the internet to find the very finest Frenchie themed gifts for celebrity sidekicks (erm, that’s you).
Type the phrase dog lover jewelry gifts into google and you’ll get the usual suspects. Yep, you guessed it, Amazon, Etsy … and friends. Don’t get us wrong, there are some absolutely great gifts on these sites. And, as far as Etsy goes, beautifully handmade ones, too. But finding that something extra special requires a LOT of searching and mouse scrolling. Our list of alternative retailers takes the hassle out of gift shopping for dog moms (and sisters).
There’s a new kid on the block in the luxury pet fashion market. Launched in late 2020, American petwear brand Pagerie is the world’s first-ever ultra-luxury fashion house exclusively for pets.
Did you know, there’s a whole other world out there? One in which you can spend thousands on the latest high tech dog toys and other dog gadgets for your K9 Kid. Let's dive in!
