/* ==========================================================================
   CONNOLLY'S PUPPIES - PREMIUM LUXURY COUNTRY STYLESHEET
   Donna Connolly - Monett, SW Missouri
   ========================================================================== */

:root {
  /* Color Palette */
  --color-primary: #182848;        /* Deep Heritage Navy */
  --color-primary-light: #243b68;
  --color-accent: #c59b27;         /* Warm Honey Gold */
  --color-accent-hover: #b0871d;
  --color-accent-light: #fef7e6;
  --color-bg-main: #fbf9f5;        /* Soft Linen Cream */
  --color-bg-white: #ffffff;
  --color-bg-card: #ffffff;
  --color-text-main: #2b2d42;      /* Deep Charcoal */
  --color-text-muted: #5d6778;
  --color-border: #e9e4dc;
  --color-border-light: #f1ede6;

  /* Accent status colors */
  --color-badge-active: #2b7a4b;   /* Evergreen */
  --color-badge-legacy: #8b3a3a;   /* Burgundy */
  --color-badge-family: #2a6f97;   /* Slate Blue */

  /* Shadows */
  --shadow-sm: 0 2px 8px rgba(24, 40, 72, 0.05);
  --shadow-md: 0 8px 24px rgba(24, 40, 72, 0.08);
  --shadow-lg: 0 16px 40px rgba(24, 40, 72, 0.12);
  --shadow-hover: 0 20px 45px rgba(24, 40, 72, 0.16);

  /* Typography */
  --font-heading: 'Fraunces', Georgia, serif;
  --font-body: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;
  --radius-sm: 8px;
  --radius-md: 14px;
  --radius-lg: 22px;
  --radius-full: 9999px;

  /* Transitions */
  --transition: all 0.28s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.8, 0.25, 1);
}

/* Base Reset & Box Sizing */
*, *::before, *::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  font-size: 16px;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  color: var(--color-text-main);
  background-color: var(--color-bg-main);
  line-height: 1.65;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

img {
  max-width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
}

a {
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

ul {
  list-style: none;
}

/* Container */
.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1220px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 1.5rem;
}

/* Typography Helpers */
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  line-height: 1.25;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.text-center { text-align: center; }
.mt-4 { margin-top: 1.5rem; }
.mt-5 { margin-top: 2.5rem; }
.text-muted { color: var(--color-text-muted); }

/* Buttons */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.75rem;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.btn-primary {
  background-color: var(--color-primary);
  color: #ffffff;
}
.btn-primary:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-primary-light);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(24, 40, 72, 0.25);
}

.btn-gold {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #d8ab34 0%, var(--color-accent) 100%);
  color: #1a1e28;
  font-weight: 700;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(197, 155, 39, 0.35);
}
.btn-gold:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e4ba46 0%, #d8ab34 100%);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(197, 155, 39, 0.45);
}

.btn-outline-white {
  background: transparent;
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
}
.btn-outline-white:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  border-color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-outline-primary {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
}
.btn-outline-primary:hover {
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-outline-dark {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--color-text-main);
  border-color: var(--color-border);
}
.btn-outline-dark:hover {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.btn-outline-light {
  background: transparent;
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
}
.btn-outline-light:hover {
  background: #ffffff;
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.btn-sm {
  padding: 0.55rem 1.15rem;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.btn-lg {
  padding: 1rem 2.2rem;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
}

.btn-block {
  width: 100%;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HEADER & NAVIGATION
   ========================================================================== */

.site-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  background-color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.top-bar {
  background-color: var(--color-primary);
  color: #e2e8f0;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  padding: 0.45rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.top-bar-content {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
}

.top-info {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.top-item i {
  color: var(--color-accent);
  margin-right: 0.35rem;
}

.top-contact-link {
  color: #ffffff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.top-contact-link i {
  color: var(--color-accent);
}
.top-contact-link:hover {
  color: var(--color-accent);
}

.main-nav-wrapper {
  padding: 0.85rem 0;
}

.nav-container {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.brand-logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
}

.logo-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-primary) 0%, var(--color-primary-light) 100%);
  color: var(--color-accent);
  border-radius: 12px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(24, 40, 72, 0.15);
}

.brand-name {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  line-height: 1.15;
}

.brand-sub {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.desktop-nav .nav-list {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.nav-link {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-text-main);
  padding: 0.5rem 0.2rem;
  position: relative;
}

.nav-link:hover, .nav-link.active {
  color: var(--color-accent);
}

.nav-link.active::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: var(--color-accent);
  border-radius: 2px;
}

/* Breeds Dropdown */
.has-dropdown {
  position: relative;
}

.has-dropdown .dropdown-menu {
  position: absolute;
  top: 100%;
  left: 0;
  width: 310px;
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  padding: 0.75rem 0;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(10px);
  transition: var(--transition);
  z-index: 1010;
}

.has-dropdown:hover .dropdown-menu {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.dropdown-link {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  padding: 0.65rem 1.15rem;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.dropdown-link:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-accent-light);
}

.drop-icon {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background-color: rgba(197, 155, 39, 0.12);
  color: var(--color-accent);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1rem;
}

.drop-title {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.drop-desc {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

.nav-cta-wrap {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
}

/* Mobile Toggle */
.mobile-toggle {
  display: none;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0.4rem;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 5px;
}

.mobile-toggle span {
  display: block;
  width: 24px;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: var(--color-primary);
  border-radius: 2px;
}

/* Mobile Drawer */
.mobile-drawer {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: rgba(24, 40, 72, 0.6);
  z-index: 2000;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.mobile-drawer.open {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
}

.mobile-drawer-inner {
  width: 85%;
  max-width: 360px;
  height: 100%;
  background-color: #ffffff;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  overflow-y: auto;
  transform: translateX(-100%);
  transition: transform 0.35s ease;
}

.mobile-drawer.open .mobile-drawer-inner {
  transform: translateX(0);
}

.mobile-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  padding-bottom: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.mobile-close-btn {
  font-size: 2rem;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--color-text-main);
}

.mobile-nav-list li {
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.mobile-nav-link {
  display: block;
  padding: 0.5rem 0;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-text-main);
}

.mobile-nav-link.highlight {
  color: var(--color-accent);
}

.mobile-nav-link.sub {
  padding-left: 1rem;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

.mobile-heading {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  margin-top: 1rem;
}

.mobile-drawer-contact {
  margin-top: 2rem;
  padding-top: 1rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HERO SECTION
   ========================================================================== */

.hero-section {
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(20, 33, 61, 0.94) 0%, rgba(24, 40, 72, 0.88) 100%),
              url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1548199973-03cce0bbc87b?auto=format&fit=crop&w=1600&q=80') center/cover no-repeat;
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 6.5rem 0 5.5rem;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-content {
  max-width: 860px;
}

.hero-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  background: rgba(197, 155, 39, 0.2);
  border: 1px solid rgba(197, 155, 39, 0.4);
  color: #f7d277;
  padding: 0.4rem 1.1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.hero-title {
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 3.25rem;
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin-bottom: 1.35rem;
}

.hero-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: #e2e8f0;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.hero-quote {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 1rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--color-accent);
  padding: 1.1rem 1.4rem;
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius-sm) var(--radius-sm) 0;
  margin-bottom: 2.2rem;
  font-style: italic;
  color: #f1f5f9;
}

.hero-quote .quote-icon {
  color: var(--color-accent);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  margin-top: 0.2rem;
}

.hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
}

.hero-stats {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  padding-top: 2rem;
}

.stat-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.stat-number {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.stat-label {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: #cbd5e1;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTIONS GENERAL
   ========================================================================== */

.section {
  padding: 5rem 0;
}

.bg-light {
  background-color: #f4eee1;
}

.section-header {
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.section-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.section-title {
  font-size: 2.35rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.section-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  max-width: 680px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.flex-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-end;
}
.flex-header .section-subtitle {
  margin: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   BREEDS SHOWCASE GRID
   ========================================================================== */

.breeds-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.75rem;
}

.breed-card {
  background-color: var(--color-bg-card);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.breed-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
  border-color: var(--color-accent);
}

.breed-card-media {
  position: relative;
  height: 200px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.breed-card-media img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.breed-card:hover .breed-card-media img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

.breed-status-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1rem;
  left: 1rem;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.breed-status-badge.active-breed { background-color: var(--color-badge-active); }
.breed-status-badge.legacy-breed { background-color: var(--color-badge-legacy); }
.breed-status-badge.family-breed { background-color: var(--color-badge-family); }

.breed-card-body {
  padding: 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.breed-accent-icon {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background-color: var(--color-accent-light);
  color: var(--color-accent);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.breed-card-title {
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.breed-focus {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.breed-text {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.breed-perks {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--color-text-main);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.breed-perks span i {
  color: var(--color-badge-active);
  margin-right: 0.4rem;
}

.breed-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  padding-top: 1rem;
}
.breed-btn:hover {
  color: var(--color-accent);
  gap: 0.8rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   DONNA CONNOLLY FEATURE / ABOUT PREVIEW
   ========================================================================== */

.about-feature-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr;
  gap: 3.5rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.about-lead {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.about-paragraphs p {
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  font-size: 1.02rem;
}

.about-highlights-list {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin: 1.75rem 0;
}

.highlight-box {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  background-color: #ffffff;
  padding: 1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.highlight-box i {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  margin-top: 0.2rem;
}

.highlight-box strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.highlight-box p {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  margin: 0;
}

.about-btn-wrap {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.about-feature-image-wrapper {
  position: relative;
}

.about-feature-img {
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  width: 100%;
  height: 480px;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.farm-badge-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1.5rem;
  right: 1.5rem;
  background: rgba(24, 40, 72, 0.9);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 0.65rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.farm-badge-overlay i {
  color: var(--color-accent);
}

.about-quote-box {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -1.5rem;
  left: 1.5rem;
  right: 1.5rem;
  background: #ffffff;
  padding: 1.1rem 1.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--color-accent);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PUPPY CARDS & GRID
   ========================================================================== */

.puppy-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
}

.puppy-card {
  background: var(--color-bg-card);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.puppy-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
}

.puppy-img-wrap {
  position: relative;
  height: 250px;
}

.puppy-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.puppy-status {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1rem;
  left: 1rem;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.puppy-status.available {
  background-color: var(--color-badge-active);
  color: #ffffff;
}

.puppy-status.reserved {
  background-color: #e27d60;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.puppy-breed-pill {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 1rem;
  left: 1rem;
  background: rgba(24, 40, 72, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 0.3rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.puppy-body {
  padding: 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.puppy-meta-top {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.puppy-name {
  font-size: 1.55rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.puppy-color {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}
.puppy-color i { margin-right: 0.35rem; }

.puppy-desc {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.puppy-features-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.feature-tag {
  background: var(--color-bg-main);
  padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--color-text-main);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}
.feature-tag i {
  color: var(--color-badge-active);
  margin-right: 0.25rem;
}

.puppy-footer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  padding-top: 1rem;
}

.price-label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.price-val {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

/* Filter bar */
.filter-bar {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.filter-tab {
  padding: 0.65rem 1.45rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background-color: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-text-main);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
}

.filter-tab:hover, .filter-tab.active {
  background-color: var(--color-primary);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FEATURES GRID (WHY CHOOSE US)
   ========================================================================== */

.features-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
}

.feature-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  padding: 2.2rem 1.8rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.feature-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: var(--color-accent);
}

.feature-icon {
  width: 54px;
  height: 54px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background-color: var(--color-accent-light);
  color: var(--color-accent);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.feature-title {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.feature-desc {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.55;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ARTICLES & GUIDES
   ========================================================================== */

.articles-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
}

.article-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  padding: 2rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.article-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.article-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  align-self: flex-start;
  background: var(--color-accent-light);
  color: var(--color-accent);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  padding: 0.3rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.article-title {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  line-height: 1.3;
}
.article-title a:hover {
  color: var(--color-accent);
}

.article-summary {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.article-meta {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.article-link {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
}
.article-link:hover {
  color: var(--color-accent);
  gap: 0.7rem;
}

/* Featured Large Articles Grid */
.articles-grid-large {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 2rem;
}

.article-card-featured {
  background: #ffffff;
  padding: 2.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.article-title-lg {
  font-size: 1.85rem;
  margin: 0.75rem 0 1rem;
}
.article-title-lg a:hover {
  color: var(--color-accent);
}

.article-summary-lg {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.article-footer-meta {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  padding-top: 1.25rem;
}

/* Article Detail Page */
.article-detail-container {
  padding-bottom: 4rem;
}

.article-header {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-primary) 0%, #1f345a 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 4.5rem 0 3.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.back-link {
  color: var(--color-accent);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.article-pill-breed {
  display: inline-block;
  background: rgba(197, 155, 39, 0.2);
  color: var(--color-accent);
  border: 1px solid rgba(197, 155, 39, 0.4);
  padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.article-main-title {
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 2.85rem;
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto 1.5rem;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.article-meta-bar {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 2rem;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #cbd5e1;
}

.article-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 340px;
  gap: 3.5rem;
}

.article-body-content {
  background: #ffffff;
  padding: 3rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.article-intro-lead p {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1.6;
  border-left: 4px solid var(--color-accent);
  padding-left: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.article-rendered-body h3 {
  font-size: 1.65rem;
  margin: 2.2rem 0 0.85rem;
}

.article-rendered-body h4 {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  margin: 1.75rem 0 0.65rem;
}

.article-rendered-body p {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: #374151;
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.article-rendered-body ul, .article-rendered-body ol {
  margin: 1rem 0 1.5rem 1.75rem;
}

.article-rendered-body li {
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  color: #374151;
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
  list-style: disc;
}

.article-rendered-body blockquote {
  background: var(--color-bg-main);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--color-accent);
  padding: 1.25rem 1.75rem;
  margin: 2rem 0;
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius-sm) var(--radius-sm) 0;
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

/* Author Bio Card */
.author-bio-card {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  background-color: var(--color-bg-main);
  padding: 2rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  margin-top: 3rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.author-bio-avatar {
  width: 65px;
  height: 65px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: var(--color-accent);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 2rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.author-bio-text h3 {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.author-bio-text p {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.author-bio-contact {
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

/* Sidebar */
.sidebar-box {
  background: #ffffff;
  padding: 1.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.sidebar-box h4 {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.sidebar-box p {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.related-articles-list li {
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
  padding: 0.75rem 0;
}
.related-articles-list li:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
}

.rel-breed {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-accent);
}

.related-articles-list a {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-primary);
}
.related-articles-list a:hover {
  color: var(--color-accent);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   REVIEWS & TESTIMONIALS
   ========================================================================== */

.reviews-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
}

.review-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  padding: 2rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.review-stars {
  color: #f59e0b;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  font-size: 1rem;
}

.review-headline {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.review-body {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
  font-style: italic;
}

.review-author-box {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.author-avatar {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-accent-light);
  color: var(--color-accent);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.author-meta {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

.reviews-grid-full {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 2rem;
}

.review-card-full {
  background: #ffffff;
  padding: 2.2rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.review-header-flex {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.review-headline-full {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.review-content-full {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  font-style: italic;
}

.review-footer-user {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
  padding-top: 1rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FAQ ACCORDION
   ========================================================================== */

.faq-container {
  max-width: 820px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.faq-item {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.faq-question {
  width: 100%;
  text-align: left;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  padding: 1.35rem 1.5rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-weight: 700;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.faq-chevron {
  color: var(--color-accent);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.faq-item.active .faq-chevron {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.faq-answer {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height 0.35s ease, padding 0.35s ease;
  padding: 0 1.5rem;
}

.faq-item.active .faq-answer {
  max-height: 300px;
  padding-bottom: 1.35rem;
}

.faq-answer p {
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.65;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CTA BANNER
   ========================================================================== */

.cta-banner-section {
  padding: 2rem 0 5rem;
}

.cta-banner-card {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-primary) 0%, #172a50 100%);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 3.5rem;
  color: #ffffff;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 0.8fr;
  gap: 3rem;
  align-items: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.cta-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  background: rgba(197, 155, 39, 0.2);
  color: var(--color-accent);
  border: 1px solid rgba(197, 155, 39, 0.4);
  padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.cta-title {
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.cta-desc {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.cta-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.cta-banner-details {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  padding: 2rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.cta-mini-card {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.cta-mini-card i {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--color-accent);
}

.cta-mini-card strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.cta-mini-card p {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: #94a3b8;
  margin: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PAGE HERO (INNER PAGES)
   ========================================================================== */

.page-hero {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-primary) 0%, #1e3357 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 4.5rem 0;
  text-align: center;
}

.page-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  background: rgba(197, 155, 39, 0.2);
  color: var(--color-accent);
  border: 1px solid rgba(197, 155, 39, 0.4);
  padding: 0.35rem 0.9rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.page-title {
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 2.85rem;
  max-width: 820px;
  margin: 0 auto 1rem;
}

.page-desc {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: #e2e8f0;
  max-width: 650px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Breed Heroes */
.breed-hero {
  position: relative;
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 6rem 0;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
}

.frenchie-hero {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(20, 33, 61, 0.92) 0%, rgba(24, 40, 72, 0.85) 100%),
              url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1583511655857-d19b40a7a54e?auto=format&fit=crop&w=1600&q=80') center/cover;
}

.mastiff-hero {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(20, 33, 61, 0.92) 0%, rgba(24, 40, 72, 0.85) 100%),
              url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1544568100-847a948585b9?auto=format&fit=crop&w=1600&q=80') center/cover;
}

.maltese-hero {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(20, 33, 61, 0.92) 0%, rgba(24, 40, 72, 0.85) 100%),
              url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1537151608828-ea2b11777ee8?auto=format&fit=crop&w=1600&q=80') center/cover;
}

.bernedoodle-hero {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(20, 33, 61, 0.92) 0%, rgba(24, 40, 72, 0.85) 100%),
              url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1543466835-00a7907e9de1?auto=format&fit=crop&w=1600&q=80') center/cover;
}

.breed-hero-content {
  max-width: 800px;
}

.breed-hero-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  background: rgba(197, 155, 39, 0.25);
  border: 1px solid rgba(197, 155, 39, 0.5);
  color: #fad982;
  padding: 0.4rem 1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.breed-hero-title {
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 3rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.15;
}

.breed-hero-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: #e2e8f0;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.breed-hero-buttons {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* Breed Overview Layout */
.breed-overview-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 340px;
  gap: 3.5rem;
}

.lead-text {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.highlight-checklist li {
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.breed-quote-box {
  background: #ffffff;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--color-accent);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.breed-facts-sidebar .facts-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  padding: 2rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.facts-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  padding-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.facts-list li {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  padding: 0.6rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.facts-list li strong {
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.facts-cta {
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
  text-align: center;
}
.facts-cta p {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

/* Legacy Alert Box */
.legacy-alert-box {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
  background-color: #fff1f2;
  border: 1px solid #fecdd3;
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
}

.legacy-icon {
  color: var(--color-badge-legacy);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 0.2rem;
}

.wisdom-cards-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.wisdom-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  padding: 1.35rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}
.wisdom-card i {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}
.wisdom-card h4 {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}
.wisdom-card p {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  margin: 0;
}

.maltese-features-row, .bernedoodle-grid-cards {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.maltese-box, .bd-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}
.maltese-box i, .bd-card i {
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}
.maltese-box h4, .bd-card h4 {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}
.maltese-box p, .bd-card p {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ADOPTION & HEALTH GUARANTEE
   ========================================================================== */

.steps-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.step-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  padding: 2.2rem 1.6rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  position: relative;
}

.step-number {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-accent) 0%, #b0871d 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.step-title {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.step-desc {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.55;
}

.guarantee-box {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 3rem;
  border: 2px solid var(--color-accent);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.guarantee-header {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  align-items: center;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  padding-bottom: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.guarantee-badge-icon {
  width: 65px;
  height: 65px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  background: var(--color-accent-light);
  color: var(--color-accent);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 2rem;
}

.guarantee-title {
  font-size: 2rem;
}

.guarantee-sub {
  color: var(--color-accent);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.guarantee-checklist li {
  margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.package-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.package-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  padding: 1.8rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  text-align: center;
}
.package-card i {
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.package-card h4 {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.package-card p {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  margin: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ABOUT PAGE STORY & SIDEBAR
   ========================================================================== */

.story-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 360px;
  gap: 3.5rem;
}

.story-heading {
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.story-lead {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.story-text p {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: #374151;
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.story-text h3 {
  font-size: 1.65rem;
  margin: 2.5rem 0 1rem;
}

.story-callout {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  background-color: #ffffff;
  padding: 1.5rem 1.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--color-accent);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  margin: 2rem 0;
}

.callout-icon {
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  color: var(--color-accent);
}

.story-callout h4 {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.story-callout p {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  margin: 0;
}

.sidebar-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  padding: 2rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.breeder-avatar {
  width: 75px;
  height: 75px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-accent-light);
  color: var(--color-accent);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  margin: 0 auto 1rem;
}

.breeder-name {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
}

.breeder-title {
  display: block;
  text-align: center;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.breeder-points li {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  padding: 0.5rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
}
.breeder-points li i {
  color: var(--color-badge-active);
  margin-right: 0.5rem;
}

.breeder-contact-direct {
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
}
.direct-label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CONTACT PAGE & INQUIRY FORM
   ========================================================================== */

.contact-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.3fr;
  gap: 3.5rem;
}

.contact-callout-card {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-primary) 0%, #1a2f55 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 2.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.contact-callout-card h3 {
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 1.65rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.contact-callout-card p {
  color: #cbd5e1;
  font-size: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.contact-phone-cta {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.phone-availability {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: #94a3b8;
  text-align: center;
}

.farm-address-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  padding: 2rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.farm-address-card h4 {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.address-text {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.farm-visiting-policy {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  background: var(--color-bg-main);
  padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}

.form-wrapper-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  padding: 3rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.form-title {
  font-size: 1.85rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.form-desc {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.form-group {
  margin-bottom: 1.35rem;
}

.form-group label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.45rem;
}

.required {
  color: #dc2626;
}

.form-control {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.15rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  background-color: #ffffff;
  color: var(--color-text-main);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.form-control:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--color-accent);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(197, 155, 39, 0.15);
}

.form-row {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.col-half {
  flex: 1;
}

.form-security-note {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  margin-top: 1rem;
}

.form-alert {
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
}

.form-alert.success {
  background-color: #ecfdf5;
  color: #065f46;
  border: 1px solid #a7f3d0;
}

.form-alert.error {
  background-color: #fef2f2;
  color: #991b1b;
  border: 1px solid #fecaca;
}

/* No puppies fallback card */
.no-puppies-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  padding: 4rem 2rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 600px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.empty-icon {
  font-size: 3rem;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.no-puppies-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.no-puppies-card p {
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.waitlist-card {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-primary) 0%, #1b2f56 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 2.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 2rem;
}

.waitlist-content h3 {
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.waitlist-content p {
  color: #cbd5e1;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  margin: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FOOTER
   ========================================================================== */

.site-footer {
  background-color: var(--color-primary);
  color: #cbd5e1;
  padding-top: 4.5rem;
}

.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr 1fr 1.2fr;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  padding-bottom: 4rem;
}

.footer-logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.footer-paw-icon {
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  color: var(--color-accent);
}

.footer-brand-name {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.footer-tagline {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: #f1f5f9;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
}

.footer-bio {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: #94a3b8;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.footer-badges {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.badge-tag {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  color: #f8fafc;
}
.badge-tag i {
  color: var(--color-accent);
  margin-right: 0.3rem;
}

.footer-title {
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.footer-links li {
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}

.footer-links a {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: #94a3b8;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
}
.footer-links a i {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  color: var(--color-accent);
}
.footer-links a:hover {
  color: #ffffff;
  padding-left: 0.3rem;
}

.contact-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  padding: 1.25rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.contact-item {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
}
.contact-item:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}
.contact-item i {
  color: var(--color-accent);
  font-size: 1rem;
  margin-top: 0.2rem;
}

.footer-phone-link {
  color: var(--color-accent);
  font-weight: 700;
}
.footer-phone-link:hover {
  text-decoration: underline;
}

.region-note {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: #94a3b8;
}

.footer-bottom {
  background-color: #0e172a;
  padding: 1.25rem 0;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: #64748b;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
}

.footer-bottom-flex {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
}

.footer-sublinks a {
  color: #94a3b8;
  margin: 0 0.3rem;
}
.footer-sublinks a:hover {
  color: #ffffff;
}

/* Floating Mobile Call Button */
.floating-call-btn {
  display: none;
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 1.5rem;
  right: 1.5rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #d8ab34 0%, var(--color-accent) 100%);
  color: #1a1e28;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.45rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  z-index: 1000;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   RESPONSIVE DESIGN (MEDIA QUERIES)
   ========================================================================== */

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .breeds-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .puppy-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .features-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .articles-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .cta-banner-card {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    padding: 2.5rem;
  }
  .hero-title {
    font-size: 2.65rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .desktop-nav {
    display: none;
  }
  .mobile-toggle {
    display: flex;
  }
  .top-info {
    display: none;
  }
  .top-bar-content {
    justify-content: center;
  }
  .floating-call-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
  }

  .hero-section {
    padding: 4.5rem 0 3.5rem;
  }
  .hero-title {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
  }
  .hero-stats {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 1rem;
  }

  .breeds-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .puppy-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .features-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .articles-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .reviews-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .reviews-grid-full {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .steps-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .package-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .about-feature-grid,
  .breed-overview-grid,
  .story-grid,
  .contact-grid,
  .article-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .about-highlights-list,
  .wisdom-cards-row,
  .maltese-features-row,
  .bernedoodle-grid-cards {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .form-row {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0;
  }

  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .footer-bottom-flex {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.85rem;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .waitlist-card {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   EDITORIAL MAGAZINE BLOG STYLES
   ========================================================================== */

/* Featured Article Spotlight */
.featured-article-card {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 1fr;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.featured-article-card:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
}

.featured-media {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 380px;
}

.featured-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.featured-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1.25rem;
  left: 1.25rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #d8ab34 0%, var(--color-accent) 100%);
  color: #1a1e28;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.4rem 0.95rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
}

.featured-content {
  padding: 3rem 2.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
}

.featured-category-pill {
  display: inline-block;
  align-self: flex-start;
  background: var(--color-accent-light);
  color: var(--color-accent);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.featured-title {
  font-size: 2.15rem;
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
.featured-title a:hover {
  color: var(--color-accent);
}

.featured-excerpt {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.featured-meta-row {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: #64748b;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
  padding-top: 1rem;
}

/* 5 Categories Grid */
.categories-grid-5 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.category-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  padding: 1.85rem 1.45rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: var(--transition);
  text-align: center;
}

.category-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: var(--color-accent);
}

.category-icon-wrap {
  width: 58px;
  height: 58px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  background: var(--color-accent-light);
  color: var(--color-accent);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  margin: 0 auto 1.25rem;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.category-card:hover .category-icon-wrap {
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: var(--color-accent);
}

.category-title {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}

.category-desc {
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.category-link {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
}
.category-link:hover {
  color: var(--color-accent);
  gap: 0.7rem;
}

/* Article Cards with Thumbnails */
.article-card-thumb {
  position: relative;
  height: 200px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md) var(--radius-md) 0 0;
  margin: -2rem -2rem 1.5rem -2rem;
}

.article-card-thumb img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.article-card:hover .article-card-thumb img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

.thumb-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1rem;
  left: 1rem;
  background: rgba(24, 40, 72, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 0.3rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.article-card-inner {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

/* Filter Controls Row & Search */
.filter-controls-row {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.category-pills-wrap {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.filter-pill {
  padding: 0.55rem 1.15rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-text-main);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.filter-pill:hover, .filter-pill.active {
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
}

.search-form {
  min-width: 280px;
}

.search-input-wrap {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.search-icon {
  position: absolute;
  left: 1rem;
  color: #94a3b8;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.search-input {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.65rem 1rem 0.65rem 2.6rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  outline: none;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.search-input:focus {
  border-color: var(--color-accent);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(197, 155, 39, 0.15);
}

.clear-search {
  position: absolute;
  right: 1rem;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: #94a3b8;
  cursor: pointer;
}

/* Ask Donna Teaser Section */
.ask-teaser-card {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-primary) 0%, #162644 100%);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 3.5rem;
  color: #ffffff;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.3fr 0.9fr;
  gap: 3rem;
  align-items: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.ask-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  background: rgba(197, 155, 39, 0.2);
  color: var(--color-accent);
  border: 1px solid rgba(197, 155, 39, 0.4);
  padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.ask-title {
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.ask-desc {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.ask-teaser-perks {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  padding: 2rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.ask-perk-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}
.ask-perk-item i {
  color: var(--color-accent);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
}

/* Custom Checkbox */
.checkbox-group {
  margin: 1.25rem 0 1.5rem;
}

.custom-checkbox-label {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--color-text-main);
  cursor: pointer;
}

.custom-checkbox-label input[type="checkbox"] {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  margin-top: 0.2rem;
  accent-color: var(--color-accent);
  cursor: pointer;
}

/* Sidebar Extras */
.ask-sidebar-box {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-primary) 0%, #1c3055 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  text-align: center;
}
.ask-sidebar-box .sidebar-icon {
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}
.ask-sidebar-box h4 {
  color: #ffffff;
}
.ask-sidebar-box p {
  color: #cbd5e1;
}

.sidebar-cat-list li {
  padding: 0.65rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
}
.sidebar-cat-list li:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
}
.sidebar-cat-list a {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
}
.sidebar-cat-list a:hover {
  color: var(--color-accent);
}

.article-featured-image-wrap {
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  max-height: 440px;
}
.article-featured-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.no-articles-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  padding: 4rem 2rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 600px;
  margin: 2rem auto;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .categories-grid-5 {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
  .featured-article-card {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .ask-teaser-card {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    padding: 2.5rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .categories-grid-5 {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .filter-controls-row {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
  }
  .search-form {
    width: 100%;
  }
}


/* ===== SEO Silo / Pillar components ===== */
.breadcrumb{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;justify-content:center;gap:.5rem;font-size:.85rem;margin-bottom:1rem;color:rgba(255,255,255,.7)}
.breadcrumb a{color:#e8c766;text-decoration:none}
.breadcrumb a:hover{text-decoration:underline}
.pillar-badge{display:inline-block;margin:.25rem 0 .75rem;padding:.3rem .9rem;border-radius:999px;background:#c59b27;color:#182848;font-weight:700;font-size:.8rem;letter-spacing:.03em}
.toc-box{background:#fff;border:1px solid #e9e4dc;border-left:4px solid #c59b27;border-radius:12px;padding:1.25rem 1.5rem;margin:0 0 2rem}
.toc-box .toc-title{font-size:1.15rem;margin:0 0 .75rem;color:#182848}
.toc-box ol{margin:0;padding-left:1.25rem;columns:2;column-gap:2rem}
.toc-box li{margin:.3rem 0;break-inside:avoid}
.toc-box a{color:#182848;text-decoration:none}
.toc-box a:hover{color:#c59b27;text-decoration:underline}
@media(max-width:700px){.toc-box ol{columns:1}}
.key-takeaways{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#fbf5e3,#fff);border:1px solid #ecd9a0;border-radius:14px;padding:1.25rem 1.5rem;margin:0 0 2rem}
.key-takeaways h2{font-size:1.2rem;margin:0 0 .5rem;color:#182848}
.key-takeaways ul{margin:0;padding-left:1.2rem}
.key-takeaways li{margin:.4rem 0}
.silo-intro{background:#f6f2ea;border-left:4px solid #182848;padding:.9rem 1.1rem;border-radius:8px;font-size:.95rem}
.silo-cluster-box{background:#fff;border:1px solid #e9e4dc;border-radius:14px;padding:1.25rem 1.5rem;margin:2rem 0}
.silo-cluster-box .cluster-title,.references-list .cluster-title{font-size:1.15rem;margin:0 0 .6rem;color:#182848}
.silo-cluster-box ul,.references-list ul{margin:0;padding-left:1.2rem}
.silo-cluster-box li,.references-list li{margin:.35rem 0}
.silo-pillar-callout{display:flex;gap:.9rem;align-items:flex-start;margin:0 0 2rem;border-left:4px solid #c59b27}
.silo-pillar-callout>i{color:#c59b27;margin-top:.25rem}
.references-list{background:#faf8f3;border:1px dashed #d8cfbd;border-radius:14px;padding:1.25rem 1.5rem;margin:2rem 0}
.ext-link::after{content:"\2197";font-size:.75em;margin-left:.2em;opacity:.7}
.sidebar-cat-list a.active{font-weight:700;color:#c59b27}
.hub-heading{font-size:1.5rem;margin:0 0 1.25rem;color:#182848}
.hub-heading i{color:#c59b27;margin-right:.4rem}
.pillar-card{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr) minmax(0,1.2fr);max-width:none}
.pillar-card .article-card-thumb{height:100%;min-height:260px}
.pillar-card .article-card-thumb img{height:100%;object-fit:cover}
@media(max-width:800px){.pillar-card{grid-template-columns:1fr}}