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20 Dog Breeds With Curly Tails
By Kristen Seymour, March 31, 2017Tails are rather curious appendages — at least from the point of view of those of us without them. Some tails are long and whip-like, others are little more than a nub and still others curl up and… Full Article ›
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8 Dog Breeds That Love the Cold Weather
By Laura Cross, December 8, 2015When the weather outside is frightful, there are some dog breeds that seem to find the wintry conditions delightful. We’ve already covered some dogs who are built for snow, but we thought we’d… 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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Release the Hounds! Learn About Beagles, Basenjis and 31 Other Breeds
By Megan Winter, March 13, 2015Some have incredibly keen noses. Others are known for their sight. A fair amount of them are food thieves. And many of them are skilled hunters. You guessed it, we’re talking about dog breeds in… Full Article ›
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Why Hasn't a Labrador Won Westminster? We Get the Scoop
By Kim Campbell Thornton, February 12, 2015Do you wonder every year why certain breeds never seem to win Best in Show at Westminster? Why can’t Labradors, Golden Retrievers, Dalmatians and Chihuahuas catch a break? Those are just a few… 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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Norwegian Elkhound
Feb 11, 2014The Norwegian Elkhound is built tough for rugged terrain and a cold, unwelcoming climate. He’s a good choice if you like a Spitz breed with a bold, boisterous outlook on… 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 ›