Katy Stublen 
You want the cute dog, the loyal dog, the smart dog. What you don’t want is the dog that gets you passive-aggressive texts from your roommate because it just barked through their Zoom interview and shredded the couch throw. Some dogs are just not built for shared walls, shared food, or shared patience. These breeds might thrive in a one-person bubble—but in roommate land, it gets messy.
A new study revealed something pet owners don’t like to admit: many of us are one accident or illness away from financial panic. Emergency vet bills often hit in the thousands, yet most people have no plan to cover it. It’s not about loving pets less—it’s about how easily unexpected costs can spiral. Here’s why so many owners find themselves unprepared when their pets need them the most.
A dinosaur the size of your neighbor’s Labrador just rewrote part of prehistoric history. Called Enigmacursor mollyborthwickae, this little runner lived in what’s now Colorado about 150 million years ago, right alongside celebrities like Stegosaurus and Diplodocus. Its discovery proves Jurassic ecosystems weren’t just about the giants. There were smaller players filling hidden roles, zipping through undergrowth while massive long-necked dinosaurs and plated tanks lumbered above. This isn’t just another fossil story—it’s a window into the parts of ancient life we rarely see.
A wagging tail and sweet eyes can trick anyone into thinking dog ownership will be simple. But some breeds that look like perfect “starter dogs” are actually way more work than new owners expect. These 13 breeds aren’t bad—they’re just not the easy, low-maintenance companions people imagine.
Everyone hears the bark and assumes that’s where the conversation starts, but dogs are way more nuanced than people give them credit for. If you’re only tuning in to noise, you’re missing 90 percent of what’s going on. The tail flicks, the sideways glance, the stillness—those are the real messages. And yeah, some of what they’re trying to say is sweet. But some of it is a warning you’re probably ignoring.