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Quiz to Test Your Small Dog Breed Knowledge
By Amy Sinatra Ayres, October 13, 2016Pint-sized pups can range from loyal and portable to feisty and playful. But how well-versed are you on the many small dog breeds that are out there? We’ll put your knowledge to the test… 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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Vets Name 10 Dog Breeds That Shed the Least
By Kristen Seymour, August 28, 2015Some people say that no outfit (or sofa or bedspread) is complete without a little dog hair on it. And sure, some excess fur floating around is a small price to pay for having our beloved dogs… Full Article ›
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Meet the Mighty Dogs of the Terrier Group
By Megan Winter, February 20, 2015Terriers typically have a distinct personality: feisty, energetic and independent. Their ancestors were bred to hunt vermin and other small prey, so many Terriers enjoy barking, chasing small animals… Full Article ›
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Short on Leg, Long on Love: Learn About The Dwarf Dog Breeds
By Caroline Coile, February 27, 2014Short-legged dogs have been around since ancient Rome, when they were used to go underground after small mammals. Short legs help these dogs to confront tough quarry in tight spaces, to trail at… Full Article ›
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Cairn Terrier
Feb 11, 2014The bright-eyed, up-for-anything Cairn Terrier was bred in Scotland to dig into piles of rocks – the cairns from which he gets his name – in search of vermin. Today… Full Article ›
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20 Dog Breeds and Mixes on the Decline
By Kristen Seymour, May 31, 2013Some of them used to be hot dogs, but the breeds and mixes that make our 20 Dogs on the Decline list have fallen in popularity over the past decade. To determine which breeds have experienced… Full Article ›
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"I'd Like to Do Twice as Much": Dog Fancy's Ernie Slone and His Therapy Dogs
By Dr. Marty Becker DVM, April 17, 2013The way we feel about our dogs has been changing for a long time, as I’ve often noted. In my lifetime (and in my own life) they’ve gone from the barnyard to the backyard to the… Full Article ›
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Why Does My Dog... Shred Paper?
By Arden Moore , February 5, 2013Does this sound familiar? You leave your dog home alone and come back to find the novel you are reading torn to pieces. Or you find yourself repeatedly explaining to various teachers that when your… Full Article ›