Old World Christmas

The sleepy doodle dog has played the day away and is not settling in for a winters rest. Doodle dogs are popular for a host of reasons: intelligence, trainability, allergy-friendliness, and of course...

The Story Behind Shh! This sleepy dachshund is fast asleep, dreaming of running, chasing and having fun. Dachshunds are affectionate, clever and courageous dogs. The mighty dachshund is a giant...

Shh! This sleepy golden retriever has settled into slumber after a day of running, chasing and fun. Golden retrievers selflessly give humans their unconditional love and attention. Often serving as...

The Story Behind Chimpanzees are a fan favorite for their likeness to human children. They spend their days in groups, acting up, playing, chatting and eating. Chimpanzees are incredibly smart...

The Story Behind Did you know that Koalas have fingerprints just like humans? In fact, scientists struggle to identify the fingerprints left on this candy cane as koala or human. One thing is for...

Mouth-blown hand painted Christmas ornament.

The Story Behind The Great Pyrenees is a confident yet gentle and affectionate giant. While territorial and protective of its flock or family when necessary, its gentle demeanor is filled with...

The Story Behind This adorable creature is hardly playing possum as she snuggles a beautiful blossom. Opossums are well-known for their involuntary behavior of mimicking the look and smell of a dead...

The Story Behind Iguanas live in tropical lands such as Central and South America and the Caribbean. This lizard is easily recognized for its dewlap, the row of spines running along its back to the...

The Story Behind Dogs selflessly give humans their unconditional love and loyalty. Throughout history, dogs have been faithful friends and workmates, even giving their lives to protect or rescue...

The Story Behind Pigs are considered by many to bring prosperity and good luck. This cheerful little piglet is dressed in a Christmas red stocking cap and scarf and is doing her best to stay warm...

The Story Behind Dogs selflessly give humans their unconditional love and loyalty. Throughout history, dogs have been faithful friends and workmates, even giving their lives to protect or rescue...

The Story Behind This dog is named a "Boxer" since it likes to use its front paws for just about everything. It is energetic, happy, intelligent and playful, which makes it a great family pet. This...

The Story Behind Dogs selflessly give humans their unconditional love and loyalty. Throughout history, dogs have been faithful friends and workmates, even giving their lives to protect or rescue...

The Story Behind Wolves are featured in the myths and legends of many countries. In European fairy tales, wolves are often portrayed as cunning and evil. But in other cultures, including many Native...

The Story Behind The deer has an excellent sense of hearing. When unsure of a sound, it stays still, or freezes , to blend in with its surroundings. While gentle, the deer is determined to follow its...

The Story Behind White Tigers are very rare. They are not a different species, but the offspring of two Bengal tiger parents with the gene for white color. White Tigers embody grace, beauty, and...

The Story Behind As good companions, cats are affectionate and intelligent, but also independent. This is interpreted as a regal disposition. Furthermore, an old English proverb says, In the eyes of...

The Story Behind Go! Fight! Win! Cheerleaders have been supporting their favorite athletes and leading fans since 1898. Student, Johnny Campbell assembled a group of people to energize the team and...

The Story Behind Tchaikovsky's "The Nutcracker Suite" tells the story of Clara, who is given a nutcracker for Christmas. She falls asleep and dreams it has come to life. After a battle with the Mouse...