Claudia Guthrie

Claudia is a freelance writer and editor based in Denver. When she's not writing, you can find her petting every neighborhood dog in sight or knitting sweaters for her cats.
Here's How to Tell What Breed Your Cat Is, Once and For All
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Say goodbye to guessing games.
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5 Scratch-Free Ways to Give Your Cat a Pill
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It doesn't have to be a struggle.
Can Dogs Eat Pomegranate? It's Complicated
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Some parts of this exotic fruit are pup-permissible, while others might cause medical issues.
Can Cats Eat Hot Dogs? Why You Might Want to Skip Sharing This Meat
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Cats are obligate carnivores, but that doesn't mean they can chow down on hot dogs.
Bracco Italiano
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  • breed group: sporting
  • breed size: large (61-100 lbs.)
  • other traits: easy to groom, good hiking companion, strong loyalty tendencies
  • colors: white, red, brown / chocolate / liver
  • patterns: bicolor, flecked / ticked / speckled
  • coat length/texture: short
  • temperament: gentle, friendly, willful
The perfect combination of calm companion and diligent worker, the Bracco Italiano thrives in homes with space to run and hunt.
10 Baby Farm Animal Pictures That Will Instantly Make Your Day Better
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These cuties quack us up.
The 10 Best Toys for Cats Who Are Home Alone
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When the human’s away, the cat still needs to play. 
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10 Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds That Are Oh-So-Easy to Care For
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These pups aren't fussy.
12 Heavy-Duty Cat Trees for Large Cats That Let Your Chonk Climb Safely
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Choosing the best cat tree for large cats is a big decision (literally).
The 10 Best Toys for Cats Who Are Home Alone
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When the human’s away, the cat still needs to play. 
10 Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds That Are Oh-So-Easy to Care For
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These pups aren't fussy.
12 Heavy-Duty Cat Trees for Large Cats That Let Your Chonk Climb Safely
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Choosing the best cat tree for large cats is a big decision (literally).
American Bobtail
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  • temperament: sociable, affectionate, bold
  • coat length: long, short
  • colors: chocolate / brown / sable, cinnamon, lavender / silver, fawn, blue / gray, black / ebony, cream / beige / tan, lilac, red / orange, white
  • patterns: bi-color, solid, tabby, calico / tri-color, color point
  • intelligence: high
  • good with: children, seniors, dogs, cats, families
  • other traits: easy to train, easy to groom, friendly toward humans, friendly toward other pets, friendly toward strangers, prone to health issues, high potential for weight gain, good for first-time pet owners, strong loyalty tendencies, good lap cat, tolerates being picked up
American bobtails are known for their wild appearance and short bobbed tails. These cats make loving, loyal, and playful pets. Learn more about owning an American bobtail.
20 American Dog Breeds Born and Bred in the USA
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These all-American pups make great furry family members!
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Somali
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  • temperament: sociable, bold
  • coat length: long
  • colors: red / orange, blue / gray, cinnamon, fawn
  • patterns: solid
  • intelligence: high
  • good with: children, seniors, dogs, cats, families
  • other traits: easy to train, requires lots of grooming, friendly toward humans, friendly toward other pets, friendly toward strangers
Somali cats are far more than just the sum of their parts. This is a lively, beautiful, intelligent cat who revels in the company of humans and animals alike.
LaPerm
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  • temperament: sociable, affectionate
  • coat length: long, short
  • colors: chocolate / brown / sable, cinnamon, lavender / silver, fawn, blue / gray, black / ebony, cream / beige / tan, lilac, white, red / orange
  • patterns: bi-color, solid, tabby, calico / tri-color, color point
  • intelligence: high
  • good with: children, seniors, dogs, cats, families
  • other traits: hypoallergenic, easy to train, easy to groom, friendly toward other pets, friendly toward strangers, high prey drive, good for first-time pet owners, good lap cat, tolerates being picked up
LaPerm cats are known for their curly coats, friendly personalities, and loud and proud purring. Learn more about living with the loving LaPerm cat breed.
Peterbald
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  • temperament: sociable, affectionate
  • coat length: hairless, short
  • colors: white, black / ebony, red / orange, blue / gray, lavender / silver, fawn, lilac
  • patterns: solid, bi-color, tabby, color point
  • intelligence: medium
  • good with: children, seniors, dogs, cats, families
  • other traits: easy to groom, friendly toward humans, friendly toward other pets, friendly toward strangers, strong loyalty tendencies, good lap cat
Similar in size and appearance to the sphynx or Oriental shorthair, the Peterbald cat is a newer breed of Russian origin with a unique coat and devoted family disposition. Learn more about this (sometimes) hairless cat breed.
All the Cat Mom Gifts You Could Ever Need
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Though she’ll never love anything as much as her cat, these gifts come close.
Nebelung
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  • temperament: affectionate, shy
  • coat length: long
  • colors: blue / gray
  • patterns: solid
  • intelligence: medium
  • good with: seniors, cats, families
  • other traits: requires lots of grooming, friendly toward humans, good lap cat
Nebelungs are beautiful, loving, loyal cats who thrive on stability and routine. Learn more about living with nebelung cats and kittens.
Pixie-Bob
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  • temperament: sociable
  • coat length: long, short
  • colors: fawn, cinnamon, blue / gray, red / orange
  • patterns: tabby
  • intelligence: high
  • good with: children, families, cats, dogs, seniors
  • other traits: friendly toward humans, friendly toward other pets, high potential for weight gain, friendly toward strangers, easy to train
The Pixie-bob is a muscular, highly intelligent cat with a sweet and loyal personality that makes him a great family pet. Learn more about living with Pixie-bob cats and kittens.
Dutch Shepherd
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  • breed group: none
  • breed size: large (61-100 lbs.)
  • other traits: easy to train, cold weather tolerant, strong loyalty tendencies, good hiking companion
  • colors: black, blue, gray, white
  • patterns: brindle
  • coat length/texture: long, short, wiry
  • temperament: outgoing, playful
Originally bred for farm work and sheep herding, the Dutch shepherd is an active, intelligent, self-sufficient dog.
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Lykoi
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  • temperament: sociable, affectionate
  • coat length: hairless, short
  • colors: black / ebony
  • patterns: solid, color point
  • intelligence: medium
  • good with: children, seniors, dogs, cats, families
  • other traits: easy to groom, requires lots of grooming, friendly toward humans, friendly toward other pets
With an undeniably odd werewolf-like appearance, Lykoi cats are warm, loving, amiable companions and devoted lap cats. Learn more about the Lykoi cat breed before you add one to the family.
Pyrenean Mastiff
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  • breed group: none
  • breed size: extra large (101 lbs. or more)
  • other traits: requires lots of grooming, high potential for weight gain, cold weather tolerant, strong loyalty tendencies
  • colors: black, gray, blue, cream, white, fawn, gold / yellow, brown / chocolate / liver
  • patterns: bicolor, brindle
  • coat length/texture: medium
  • temperament: willful, aloof, gentle
Big, calm, and courageous, the Pyrenean mastiff is a large dog originally bred to guard flocks of sheep from predators. Today, these dogs remain rare outside of their native Spain and are typically found on farms.
Egyptian Mau
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  • temperament: sociable, affectionate
  • coat length: short
  • colors: black / ebony, blue / gray, lavender / silver, chocolate / brown / sable
  • patterns: tabby
  • intelligence: high
  • good with: children, seniors, cats, families
  • other traits: easy to groom, friendly toward humans, strong loyalty tendencies
The elegantly spotted Egyptian mau is a lean, athletic cat with a history dating back at least 3,000 years. Regal and intelligent, this rare breed is social and needs to be kept busy.
Tonkinese
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  • temperament: sociable, affectionate, bold
  • coat length: short
  • colors: blue / gray, cream / beige / tan, chocolate / brown / sable
  • patterns: color point
  • intelligence: high
  • good with: children, seniors, dogs, cats, families
  • other traits: easy to train, easy to groom, friendly toward humans, friendly toward other pets, strong loyalty tendencies, good lap cat, tolerates being picked up
The Tonkinese is a mix of the Siamese and Burmese cat breeds and has a loving, affectionate personality. Learn more about sharing your home with a pretty, playful Tonkinese.
Devon Rex
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  • temperament: sociable, affectionate, neurotic, bold
  • coat length: short
  • colors: chocolate / brown / sable, cinnamon, lavender / silver, fawn, blue / gray, white, black / ebony, red / orange, cream / beige / tan
  • patterns: bi-color, solid, calico / tri-color, tabby, color point
  • intelligence: high
  • good with: children, seniors, dogs, cats, families
  • other traits: easy to train, easy to groom, friendly toward other pets, friendly toward strangers, friendly toward humans, good for first-time pet owners, strong loyalty tendencies, good lap cat, tolerates being picked up
Devon rex cats are known as “poodle cats,” thanks to their wavy coats and intelligent, outgoing personalities. Learn more about owning a Devon rex cat.
Why Does My Cat Stare at Me?
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If you wake up to your cat staring down at you, don't worry—he's not plotting your demise.
American Curl
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  • temperament: sociable, affectionate
  • coat length: long, short
  • colors: chocolate / brown / sable, cinnamon, lavender / silver, fawn, blue / gray, black / ebony, cream / beige / tan, lilac, red / orange, white
  • patterns: bi-color, solid, calico / tri-color, color point, tabby
  • intelligence: medium
  • good with: children, seniors, cats, families
  • other traits: easy to groom, friendly toward humans, friendly toward other pets, friendly toward strangers, good for first-time pet owners, good lap cat
The American curl is best known for the ears that give the breed their name. But along with this adorably unique feature, these are friendly, sweet family pets.
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