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Meet 12 Ancient Dog Breeds
By Amy Sinatra Ayres, February 15, 2017Would you be surprised to learn that some of the dogs you see out walking in your neighborhood, like Greyhounds, Pugs and Shih Tzus, are actually members of centuries-old breeds? Some of these… Full Article ›
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Quiz to Test Your Large Dog Breed Knowledge
By Amy Sinatra Ayres, December 22, 2016From TV’s beloved Collie, Lassie, to the wrinkly Bloodhounds who use their amazing noses to help police track down lost people, large breeds are known to charm the hearts of dog lovers.But how much… 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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Dog Breeds You Might Not Know Are Related
By Kristen Seymour, September 17, 2015When you see an Old English Sheepdog next to, say, a Chinese Crested, it can be hard to wrap one's head around the fact that, at the heart of it, they're both members of the same canine family.Though… 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 Diverse Dogs of the Non-Sporting Group
By Megan Winter, February 5, 2015Non-Sporting dogs are a diverse and varied group, to say the least. In fact, the breeds in this group couldn't be more different from one another if they tried. From the stocky and wrinkled Bulldog… Full Article ›
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Animal Planet's Victoria Stilwell: Breed Bans Don't Work
By Mikkel Becker, September 18, 2014Breed-specific legislation is the controversial practice of limiting or banning certain types of dogs, with the aim of reducing dog bites and fatal dog attacks. But while breed bans permit… 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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Martha Stewart: Living the Good Long Life With Pets
By Blaine Novak,Portia Stewart, April 4, 2014Martha Stewart’s path to living a good long life includes a plethora of pets — from her Himalayan cats and French Bulldogs to her singing red canaries and horses to her Chow Chows so… Full Article ›
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Chow Chow
Feb 4, 2014The Chow Chow has several unique characteristics: a blue-black tongue, the coat of a teddy bear, the scowl of a lion, and a distinctive stilted gait. He is a Chinese breed,… Full Article ›
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7 Dog Breeds Born for the Snow
By Laura Cross,Shayna Meliker, January 13, 2014There's a certain type of dog who can't seem to get enough of the fluffy white stuff, regardless of whether you have two inches or two feet! Inspired by the cold winter months, we… Full Article ›
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Not for Newbies: Veterinary Experts Choose 15 Most Challenging Breeds for New Pet Owners
By Kristen Seymour , August 26, 2013Many dog lovers believe there’s no such thing as a bad dog, just bad training. And while we don’t disagree that a good owner along with proper training and socialization can make a… Full Article ›