Trying to decide between Australian Shepherds and Border Collies?

While there are many similarities, as these breeds both come from the Herding Group, there are also some significant differences.

The following graphic is what the AKC has to say about both breeds:

Breaking this all down in real life, what does this mean? What are the differences between Australian Shepherds and Border Collies? Superficially, it means things like both are herding dogs with keen intelligence and an astounding work ethic.

Aussies are a little bit more ruggedly built, they always have a double coat, they have fewer colors from which to choose. Both will shed year-round. Both […]

Wishing you and yours a safe and happy–and healthy–holiday season.

As 3 feet of snow lay on the ground and the temp is 5 degrees, it makes me think of all of the creatures outside who are doing their best to cope and stay alive. I do what I can to provide sources of food and shelter for them.

Likewise, I am thinking of all of the families who have been hardest hit by Covid and may also be struggling for food and shelter. I have also done what I can to provide sources of food and shelter for them–by donating food, clothes, and money.

This holiday season, […]

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What is it with Web and Blog designers? Are they all 10-year-olds with 15/15 vision? Many of the font sizes I come across on different sites are smaller than the type used in ad disclaimers used for the “fine print.” Please, people, looks are one thing, but if we can’t read it–I’ll speak for myself–if I can’t read it without straining my eyes, I’m outta there.