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Founder & Lead Editor

Kayla Mulkey

Kayla Mulkey is the founder and lead editor of MyBreedPick. She built the site after her own experience navigating the overwhelming and inconsistent world of breed information online — and finding that no single resource helped her actually decide.

Kayla leads MyBreedPick's editorial team in researching every breed profile from primary sources including the AKC, FCI, and breed parent clubs, with a focus on giving future and current pet owners the clear, honest information they need to make confident decisions. MyBreedPick does not provide veterinary or medical advice.

89 published pieces

Belgian Malinois

Dog breed

Belgian Malinois Breed Profile

A world-class working dog and one of the worst possible impulse purchases. Exceptional for handlers who will train daily and give it…

12 September 2026
Oriental Shorthair cat

Cat breed

Oriental Shorthair Breed Profile

A Siamese in every way except color — brilliant, athletic, relentlessly involved and extremely loud. Superb for someone who wants a cat…

12 September 2026
Cornish Rex Cat

Cat breed

Cornish Rex Breed Profile

A slender, acrobatic, permanently kittenish cat with a tight wavy coat made only of undercoat — warm, funny and constantly involved. Needs…

12 September 2026
Cocker Spaniel

Dog breed

Cocker Spaniel Breed Profile

A gentle, merry, people-focused small sporting dog that suits families well — provided you take on the coat and the ears honestly.…

12 September 2026
Border Collie

Dog breed

Border Collie Breed Profile

The most capable working dog most people will ever meet, and the one most often bought by the wrong household. Extraordinary for…

12 September 2026
boxer dog

Breed pick

Best Dog Breeds for First-Time Owners: Honest Matches for People New to Dogs

Seven forgiving, trainable breeds we'd actually recommend to a first-time dog owner — plus the honest downsides of each before you commit.

12 September 2026
yorkshire terrier

Comparison

Yorkshire Terrier vs Maltese: Which Breed Suits Your Life?

Yorkshire Terrier vs Maltese compared honestly: temperament, grooming, exercise, and which small breed actually fits your home and daily routine.

12 September 2026
siberian husky,

Comparison

Siberian Husky vs Alaskan Malamute: Which Breed Suits Your Life?

Siberian Husky vs Alaskan Malamute compared honestly: size, energy, grooming, and which northern breed actually fits your home and lifestyle.

12 September 2026
cavalier king

Breed pick

Best Dog Breeds for Apartment Living: 7 Honest Picks

Seven dog breeds that tend to do well in apartments — with honest trade-offs, exercise needs, and noise notes to help you…

12 September 2026
fat indoor cat

Care guide

Why Indoor Cats Gain Weight — and What Actually Stops It

Indoor cats gain weight for structural reasons, not greed. How free-feeding, dense coats and low activity combine — and the changes that…

12 September 2026