Becks Shepherd

Becks Shepherd

Freelance Journalist

Becks is a freelance lifestyle journalist who has more than 9 years of experience in the world of digital and print journalism. She covers health, wellness and family interests for a range of titles. When she's not putting pen-to-paper (or finger-to-keyboard) she's reading, in the gym, or taking her Dog Aunt title very seriously looking after the handful of four-legged creatures in her life. 

Latest articles by Becks Shepherd

Most unusual pets — octopus

32 of the most unusual pets ever owned

By Becks Shepherd last updated

Advice From a fennec fox to sugar gliders and a pygmy goat to a bush baby, these are the most unusual pets to ever be owned

Advice
Easy ways to teach your dog new tricks — dog jumping with the sky behind it

32 easy ways to teach your dog new tricks

By Becks Shepherd last updated

Advice Educate your pooch to do just about anything with these easy ways to teach your dog new tricks

Advice
Small rabbit with large ears — Best small pets

25 small pets for compact homes

By Becks Shepherd published

ADVICE Discover 25 of the best small pets, including information on what size they grow to

ADVICE
Child holding black and white rabbit

25 best first pets for children

By Becks Shepherd published

FEATURE From corn snakes to hermit crabs — these are the best first pets for children

FEATURE
Two kids cuddling dog on the sofa - 25 best dogs for families

25 best dogs for families

By Becks Shepherd published

Advice From the tall Labradors and Retrievers to the small Pugs and Beagles, discover the 25 best dogs for families

Advice
Bedlington Terrier

25 rarest dog breeds: The canine companions you’ve probably never heard of

By Becks Shepherd published

Unearth 25 of the world’s rarest dog breeds, including information on where to find them and what makes them so rare and unique

White Lion Cub

25 of the most expensive pets in the world

By Becks Shepherd published

FEATURE Ranging from an Arabian Horse to a stag beetle, the 25 most expensive pets to buy right now might surprise you

FEATURE
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