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Kurilian Bobtail
April 5, 2017The Kurilian Bobtail’s looks are deceiving. At first glance, he may look compact, but when you pick him up, you discover that he’s a solid bundle of muscle. The cats may not reach… Full Article ›
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Basset Bleu de Gascogne
Mar 27, 2017In his native country of France, the Basset Bleu de Gascogne is one of six types of basset (a reference to their short stature) hounds. He is a lively, active and agile dog who… Full Article ›
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5 Reasons an Irish Setter Might Be the Right Dog Breed for You
By Meredith Hooker Williams, March 17, 2017If you’ve seen the 1962 Disney movie Big Red, you might be familiar with the Irish Setter, an often-charming redhead who seems to have boatloads of energy. This Sporting dog tends to retain his… Full Article ›
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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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Blue Picardy Spaniel
Feb 28, 2017Bred for his strong retrieving instinct and love of water, the Blue Picardy Spaniel is nonetheless making headway among people who prize him more for companionship than hunting… Full Article ›
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Pomsky
Feb 24, 2017The Pomsky is a cross between two different breeds, the Siberian Husky and the Pomeranian. Opening your heart and home to a crossbreed, also known as a hybrid, is like opening a… Full Article ›
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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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5 Reasons an Akita Might Be the Right Dog Breed for You
By Meredith Hooker Williams, February 3, 2017The Akita, a breed who’s considered a national treasure in his home country of Japan, is a hardworking dog. He was developed to hunt big game, like bear and boar, and nowadays is often found working… Full Article ›
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5 Reasons an Abyssinian Might Be the Right Cat Breed for You
By Meredith Hooker Williams, February 1, 2017The Abyssinian is thought to be one of the oldest cat breeds. Although he has the look of a wild cat, he is domestic through and through and tends to be happy and playful. Learn more about this… Full Article ›
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5 Reasons the Beauceron Might Be the Right Dog Breed for You
By Meredith Hooker Williams, January 19, 2017The Beauceron, a shorthaired French herding breed, is generally a confident, smart and strong-willed dog. He tends to be independent (OK, stubborn) and is best-suited for an experienced dog owner.… Full Article ›
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Miniature American Shepherd
Jan 4, 2017The versatile Miniature American Shepherd (MAS) was created in the United States to be a dog who is at home in two worlds: a ranch/farm or suburban family life. He retains… 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 ›