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Dog Breed Names You May Be Mispronouncing
By Kim Campbell Thornton, October 25, 2016Some dog breeds have real tongue-twister names. Usually that’s because of their foreign origin. It’s not always easy to know how to pronounce names with a German, French, Dutch or other international… Full Article ›
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The Worst Dog Breeds for New Owners? Our Readers Weigh In
By Vetstreet Staff, March 7, 2016Let us start off by saying that we don't believe there are any "bad" dog breeds. However, not every pooch is the right fit for every owner, and it's possible that a first-time dog owner may… Full Article ›
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Reader Survey: The Most Talkative Dog Breeds
By Kristen Seymour, February 24, 2016Plenty of us talk to our dogs, and we're not ashamed to admit it. But how many of us have dogs who talk back?Certain dog breeds are said to be considerably more talkative than others, and we got the… Full Article ›
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10 Dog Breeds Who Love to Dig
By Laura Cross, September 24, 2015Imagine you have four legs, sharp claws and a plot of land beneath your paws. What are you going to do? Dig, of course! Digging is often a natural and instinctual behavior for dogs, but certain… Full Article ›
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10 Dog Breeds That Shed the Most
By Shayna Meliker, July 14, 2015When you're choosing a dog, one thing you definitely don't want to be surprised by is his shedding level. That's why we polled 249 veterinary professionals (veterinarians, vet techs and office… Full Article ›
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Meet the Hardest Working Dogs Around
By Megan Winter, April 10, 2015The dog breeds of the Working Group were bred to guard property, protect livestock, pull sleds and carry carts. With their guardian and working heritage often comes loyalty, eagerness, protectiveness… Full Article ›
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Worst Large Dog Breeds for First-Time Owners
By Kristen Seymour, March 3, 2015Making the decision to get a dog is a big one, but deciding to start out with a large dog breed? Well, that's huge. Many people find themselves drawn to large or giant breeds, and there are lots of… Full Article ›
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Can Cold-Weather-Loving Dog Breeds Be Happy in Hot Climates?
By Dr. Marty Becker DVM, December 1, 2014Q. My dream breed is an Alaskan Malamute, but we live in south Florida. Would it be wrong to make a breed like the Malamute live in our hot, humid environment? We have air conditioning, of course,… Full Article ›
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10 Dog Breeds That Can Weather the Cold
By Laura Cross, November 21, 2014Winter is not yet here and already frigid temperatures are taking over the United States. In fact, meteorologists are predicting that even more “polar vortex” weather conditions could be on the… Full Article ›
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11 Dog Breeds That Love the Outdoors
By Shayna Meliker, October 17, 2014If you love the great outdoors and are looking for a dog to walk, run, hike, camp, swim or explore right alongside you, we have just the list. Many of these breeds were created for outdoor work, from… Full Article ›
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Which Dogs Shed the Most? The Least? And Is It OK to Shave Pets? We Ask Experts and Readers
By Kristen Seymour, July 21, 2014We're now well within the dog days of summer, and that got us thinking about how our furry friends handle the heat. It also made us wonder how the owners of those dogs handle the falling fur. Do they… Full Article ›
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Alaskan Malamute
February 4, 2014The Alaskan Malamute is a big, powerful dog who was bred to pull sleds in harsh terrain and brutal climates. Consider that fact carefully if you're at all unsure about your… Full Article ›