Dog Breeds
Silver Labrador Retrievers: What You Need to Know
Silver Labs are chocolate Labs with two copies of a dilution gene. The genetics, the registration debate and the skin condition to…
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Breed profiles: temperament, care, health and the honest pros and cons before you commit.
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Karelo-Finnish Laika 101
A red, fox-like hunting dog from the Russia-Finland borderlands. Origins, appearance, temperament, training, exercise and grooming.
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Standard Schnauzer 101: Personality, History and Care
The original Schnauzer: a bearded German farm dog with an athlete's energy and a professor's brain. History, size, temperament and grooming.
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Why Belgian Tervurens Aren’t for Every Dog Owner
Stunning, brilliant and devoted, but demanding. The Tervuren's exercise and mental needs, heavy shedding, separation anxiety, training and health.
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Indian Pariah Dog 101: One of the Oldest, Toughest Breeds
India's ancient, often-overlooked native dog: low-maintenance, alert, loyal and naturally healthy thanks to genetic diversity.
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15 Least Obedient Dog Breeds (and Why They’re Not Dumb)
Some dogs think for themselves. Fifteen breeds known more for independence than eagerness to please, and how to make training a partnership.
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Papillon Breakdown: Personality, Problems and Perks
The butterfly-eared toy dog with a lion's spirit. Why people love Papillons, why they're not for everyone, and the health issues to…
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5 Bordernese Pros and Cons (Border Collie Bernese Mountain Dog Mix)
Gentle, smart and tuned in to your moods, but a heavy shedder that hates heat and isn't much of a guard dog.…
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Care-Tzu: The Shih Tzu Cairn Terrier Mix
Part cuddler, part adventurer. Size, personality, training, grooming and health for the Shih Tzu x Cairn Terrier.
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Australian Shepherd Bernese Mountain Dog Mix Facts
The Aussie Bernese pairs herding energy with a gentle mountain-dog temperament. Coat, exercise, grooming, socialization and companionship needs.
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Is a Bernese Mountain Dog Worth It? The Pros and Cons
A walking teddy bear with a short lifespan. Shedding, heat, separation anxiety and health costs, weighed against a famously loyal, gentle dog.
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Shethund: The Dachshund Sheltie Mix
A Dachshund's long body and boldness with a Sheltie's brains and coat. Size, looks, temperament, grooming, exercise and health.
