Some estimate that between 40 and 50 percent of Americans make New Year’s resolutions, and a mere 46 percent of “resolution-ers” succeed. Did you make a resolution this year? Now that we’re seven weeks in, how’s it going?

This month’s featured breed is officially a champion. Just last month, the Westminster Kennel Club held its annual Dog Show and announced its 2017 Best In Show award to “GCH CH Lockenhuas’ Rumor Has It V Kenlyn,” a German Shepherd Dog.

While hundreds of dog breeds participated in the show, let’s learn more about the winning German Shepherd, hailed as one of the smartest and best looking dogs in the world. In fact, this breed is ranked as the No. 2 most popular dog breed by the American Kennel Club.

Thinking of adding a ferret to your family? These small, curious creatures appear to make great pets. While there are many ferret lovers out there, many people might not know much about ferrets. If you’re considering a ferret as a pet, learn more in this quick guide from the American Veterinary Medical Association and the American Ferret Association, Inc.