Dog Breeds
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…
Asian dog breeds
Dog Breeds
Phu Quoc Ridgeback: The Rarest Ridged Dog
A Vietnamese island dog that climbs trees, swims with webbed feet and carries a backward-growing ridge. Its history, genetics and why it's…
Dog Breeds
The Real History of the Shiba Inu
Japan's oldest native breed nearly vanished twice. Its Jomon-era origins, the three bloodlines that saved it, its wolf-like genetics, health risks and…
Dog Breeds
Why Tibetan Mastiffs Cost So Much (And Why the Prices Crashed)
One sold for almost $2 million in China while American puppies cost $2,000 to $6,000. The speculation, the real reasons for the…
Dog Breeds
Shar Pei: The Pros and Cons Nobody Tells You
Wrinkles, a blue-black tongue and a health file few owners expect. Loyalty and easy grooming on one side; entropion, Shar Pei fever…
Dog Breeds
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.
