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Farm Dogs: 10 Breeds That May Surprise You
By Amy Sinatra Ayres, March 1, 2017It takes a lot of helping hands — and paws — to run a farm. In her new breed guide, Farm Dogs, author Janet Vorwald Dohner describes the working traits and history of a whopping 93… Full Article ›
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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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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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The 10 Cutest Puppy Photos We've Ever Seen
By Laura Cross, May 12, 2016Cuteness is something that’s totally subjective, but when you’ve looked at as many pet photos as we have, you become somewhat of an expert in adorableness. That being said, we would never try to… Full Article ›
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Spotting, Diagnosing and Treating Hypothyroidism in Dogs
By Dr. Marty Becker DVM, May 2, 2016Your middle-aged or senior dog seems to have a case of what veterinarians sometimes like to call ADR — “ain’t doin’ right.” He doesn’t have much get up and go, he seems cold all the time, his… Full Article ›
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The Best Dog Breeds for First-Time Owners? Our Readers Weigh In
By Kristen Seymour, March 21, 2016Many dog lovers can't imagine living in a puppy-free home, but there are plenty of people who though they adore dogs, for one reason or another, they have never owned one. Maybe they weren't… 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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Little-Known Facts About the 10 Most Popular Medium-Sized Dog Breeds
By Laura Cross, February 17, 2016We’ve already told you some fascinating tidbits about popular small breeds and shared plenty of cool trivia about the top large dog breeds. Now it’s time to learn fun facts about the 10 most… Full Article ›
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5 Reasons a Dachshund Might Be the Right Dog Breed for You
By Meredith Hooker Williams, January 22, 2016The popular Dachshund may be small, but he tends to have a big personality. He’s generally active, athletic and spirited. Learn more about this short-legged, long-backed Hound and find out if he… Full Article ›
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Great Gifts for Dog Lovers: Dachshund Edition
By Kristen Seymour, December 4, 2015Is somebody on your list devoted to Dachshunds? There are loads of clever and quirky gift ideas for dog lovers out there and plenty that are perfect for fans of this popular small hound. We've… 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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A Vet Names 10 Longest Living Dog Breeds
By Dr. Marty Becker DVM , September 1, 2015Long live dogs! Literally. Some dog breeds are known for having unusually lengthy life spans. That means we get to love them — and be loved in return — for a longer period of time. I’ve been a… Full Article ›