Old World Christmas

The Story Behind The Corgi is one of the oldest dog breeds and is used for herding. After a long day of rounding up the herd, it's no wonder this Corgi has plopped onto its bed. Loyal, fun-loving,...

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.

Mouth blow 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 Often touted to be stubborn, mules are cautious creatures and leery of new things. One thing is for certain about mules, they are hardworking! Before roads and vehicles were such...

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...