Dogs often prove to be great pets and they come with mental health benefits including stress and anxiety reduction, a boost in self-esteem, and improved social connection. Cats are also popular pets; these loving, independent animals have proven to help with loneliness, depression, and anxiety.
Dogs. Dogs come in at number one, with48.3 million households owning dogs in the United States, making these four-legged friends one of the most popular pets around.
Labrador Retrievers, Cavalier King Charles Spaniels and Newfoundlands are among the safest dog breeds that are least likely to bite, new research has found. While any dog can nip, these breeds are known for their particularly sweet-tempered spirit as long as they are treated right.
Dog breeds that can be left alone for long periods include Labrador and Golden Retriever, Beagle, Peekapoo, or Shiba Inu. Naturally, by long-term periods, it's implied that the period is up to 8 hours a day and not more. Of course, you shouldn't forget about adorable mutts.
Scooby Doo is a Great Dane, one of the biggest dog breeds. The character was created by Iwao Takamoto, animator at Hanna-Barbera Productions. Takamoto studied the breed when developing the character, but took plenty of liberties for the fictional series.
The American Staffordshire Terrier is the least likely breed to be adopted. The chances are even worse for Staffordshire Terrier's who are not babies, as they get adopted at a rate of less than 50%.
All dogs enjoy walking, sniffing and playing outside. Naturally, energy levels differ per breed and age, and dogs sleep an average of 14 to 18 hours per day: puppies even more! Nevertheless, man's best friend could hardly be described as lazy.
Guinea Pigs. These fun little furballs are perfect for kids since they are playful but rarely get aggressive. ...
Hamsters. A classic first pet for many kids, this little furry rodent is ideal if you want to give your kids most of the responsibility of caring for a pet. ...
