Dog Breeds
Everything About the Schipperke, Including the Tail Nobody Talks About
Most people think the Schipperke is born without a tail. Old litter records tell a different story. Here is the breed's history,…
Dog Breeds
Breed profiles: temperament, care, health and the honest pros and cons before you commit.
Dog Breeds
Golden Irish: The Irish Setter Golden Retriever Mix
Two famous bird dogs in one red-gold package. Size, temperament, exercise needs, training and the health issues to screen for in the…
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French Bulldog Yorkie Mix (Frorkie): Size, Temperament and Health
The Frorkie mixes America's most popular breed with one of its smallest terriers. What it looks like, how big it gets, its…
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Mini Australian Shepherd: What Owners Wish They Knew First
A full working herding dog in a 20 to 40 pound body. Exercise, herding instincts, health tests and the merle question every…
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Should You Get a Chow Chow? The Honest Pros and Cons
Once the sixth most popular breed in America, the Chow Chow's numbers fell about 91 percent. Five things owners love, five that…
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Should You Get a Belgian Groenendael? Read This First
Often mistaken for a long-haired black German Shepherd, the Belgian Sheepdog is a sensitive, tireless herder. Size, coat, exercise and who it…
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English Springer Spaniel: What to Know Before You Get One
Field line or show line? How much exercise is enough? Why your Springer steals socks, and the ear problem every owner should…
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The Afghan Hound Came Last in Obedience, Then Beat 12,000 Dogs
Ranked last for obedience, first dog ever cloned, and a 2026 Westminster group winner. What the Afghan Hound's "dumb dog" label really…
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Things Basset Hound Owners Wish They Knew Sooner
Under 15 inches tall but up to 65 pounds. The Basset Hound's nose, its heavy bones, its back and the howl your…
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Airedale Terrier: Is This Dog Right for You?
The King of Terriers was once America's second most popular dog. Size, personality, exercise, coat care and who should skip this clever,…
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Newfoundland Dog Pros and Cons: What First-Time Owners Should Know
A 150-pound dog that needs only 20 to 40 minutes of exercise, famous for its sweet temper. The heat, drool, grooming and…
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Ibizan Hound (Podenco Ibicenco): Know Before You Adopt
Not quite the pharaoh's hound the books promised. The Ibizan Hound's real origins, its five-foot standing jump, and what owners and adopters…
