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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.

85 published pieces

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
cat with dog

Care guide

Introducing a New Cat to Your Home Without a Disaster

Most cat introductions fail because they happen too fast. A step-by-step approach using scent, sound and controlled sight — and how to…

12 September 2026
dog separation anxiety

Care guide

Separation Anxiety in Dogs: What Helps and What Makes It Worse

Separation anxiety is panic, not misbehavior. How to tell it apart from boredom, which breeds are prone to it, and the approach…

12 September 2026
dog brush

Care guide

How Often Should You Actually Brush Your Dog? A Coat-by-Coat Guide

Brushing frequency depends on coat type, not breed size. A practical guide to double, long, wiry, curly and smooth coats — and…

12 September 2026
Vizsla

Dog breed

Vizsla Breed Profile

An elegant, affectionate, exceptionally athletic gundog that attaches itself to its people completely — the original velcro dog. Superb for an active…

12 September 2026