Articles by Bogdan Sandu
Bogdan Sandu is the Senior Editor at Furlyo, where he shares expert insights on pet care, training, and animal behavior. With a deep passion for pets and years of experience writing about animal welfare, Bogdan curates content that helps pet owners make informed decisions. He collaborates with veterinarians and pet experts to ensure accuracy and reliability. When he's not writing, Bogdan enjoys exploring the outdoors with his rescue dog.
Bichon Frise: Ideal Home Environment and Health Facts
Most people first meet the Bichon Frise as a photo of a white, curly puffball. The dog behind the photo needs more upkeep than…
Bergamasco: Coat Care and Herding Instincts Explained
A Bergamasco is hard to mistake for any other dog. This Italian herding and guarding breed grows goat hair, wool and undercoat that felt…
Belgian Sheepdog: Exercise Needs and Social Behavior
The Belgian Sheepdog is a medium-sized herding breed from Belgium, and the long, solid black double coat is what sets it apart from its…
Belgian Malinois: Working Abilities and Family Life
Police and military units, and detection teams too, keep choosing the Belgian Malinois, a short-coated Belgian Shepherd herding dog with plenty of stamina and…
Bedlington Terrier: Grooming Needs and Personality Traits
Most people notice the head first. On a Bedlington Terrier it is narrow and rounded, with a pale topknot that gives the dog a…
Belgian Laekenois: Rare Breed Spotlight and Care Guide
The Laekenois is the rough-coated Belgian shepherd, and of the four varieties it’s the rarest by a wide margin. FCI Standard No. 15 (English…
Beauceron: History, Temperament, and Training Tips
The AKC let the Beauceron into its Herding Group ring only on 27 June 2007, according to the AKC’s 2007 press release. The FCI…
Belgian Tervuren: Breed Overview and Living Requirements
Ask four registries what a Belgian Tervuren is and you get two answers. The AKC has registered it as a separate breed since 1959.…
Bluetick Coonhound: Vocal Habits and Exercise Needs
From across a yard, a Bluetick Coonhound looks navy blue, though the coat is really white with dense black ticking. Raccoon hunters have long…
Border Collie: Intelligence, Work Drive, and Training Advice
Border Collies work sheep. This medium-sized British herding dog controls livestock with a fixed stare called the eye, then a stalking approach that ends…
Goldendoodle Guide: Traits, Temperament, and Grooming Needs
Your Goldendoodle isn’t just another designer dog. This intelligent crossbreed combines the best traits from two beloved parent breeds: the loyal Golden Retriever and the brilliant Poodle. Understanding your…
Afghan Hound 101: What Every New Owner Should Know
You can pick an Afghan Hound out from across a field. The silky topknot and ringed tail give it away, and the hip bones…
Alaskan Malamute Guide: Traits, Grooming, and Temperament
Alaskan Malamutes pull heavy freight over long distances at a steady pace. They’re large Arctic sled dogs, and the breeding went into power and…
American Bulldog 101: Loyalty, Size, and Energy Levels
The American Bulldog came very close to disappearing after World War II. It descends from the Old English Bulldog and was developed in the…
American English Coonhound Guide: Temperament and Care Tips
Hunters call the same dog the English Coonhound or the Redtick, but the AKC lists it as the American English Coonhound, a scent hound…
American Eskimo Dog 101: Smart, Fluffy, and Full of Energy
Nobody bred the American Eskimo Dog to pull sleds, and the name has nothing to do with the Inuit. The dogs come from German…
American Foxhound Guide: Personality, Size, and Exercise Needs
Fox hunting in colonial America called for a hound that could stay on a scent for miles, and the American Foxhound is what came…
American Water Spaniel 101: A Versatile and Rare Breed
The American Water Spaniel ranks 176th of 202 in the AKC’s 2025 registration statistics. Rare, in other words. It’s a medium-sized, curly-coated Sporting Group…
Anatolian Shepherd Dog Guide: A Strong and Loyal Guardian
Anatolian Shepherd Dog is a slightly misleading name. The dog comes from Turkey and works with sheep and goats, but it guards them and…
Australian Cattle Dog 101: High-Energy and Highly Intelligent
Males stand 46 to 51 cm at the withers and females 43 to 48 cm, which makes the Australian Cattle Dog a medium-sized herder.…