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Could the Color of Your Dog’s Fur Affect How Long They Live?

Could the color of your dog’s fur affect his lifespan? A study by The University of Sydney found a relationship between coat...

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How Do I Get Homeowners Insurance When I Have a Restricted Dog Breed?

By Hippo Insurance According to the American Pet Products Association, there are nearly 90 million pet dogs in the United States. For most...

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How 9 Popular Dog Breeds Got Their Names

Ever wondered why a Beagle’s called a Beagle, or where the popular Labrador Retriever got its namesake? Or, who the heck is...

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Labrador Retriever is America’s Favorite Dog Breed for 28th Year

The Labrador Retriever once again breaks records! The American Kennel Club (AKC®) announced that the lovable Lab remains the number one most...

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Two New Breeds Will Compete for the First Time at Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show

Two new dog breeds, the Grand Basset Griffon Vend©en and the Nederlandse Kooikerhondje, will compete for the very first time at this...

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The Real Truth About Pit Bulls

Pit Bulls are very strong, that’s true. But that’s not a crime. That doesn’t negate how sweet and lovable they are. We...

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Kentucky Community Bans 11 Different Dog Breeds

Residents living in a Kentucky neighborhood were notified last week that, regardless of their demeanor, personality, or history of aggression, 11 different...

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Labrador Retriever Snags Most Popular Dog Breed Position for the 27th Year in a Row

We’ve all got our favorites, that one particular breed that, no matter how adorable every other dog is, your heart skips a...

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Westminster Dog Show: Curiosities, Tricks, and Secrets from Backstage

Backstage access at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show offers a rare opportunity to learn tips and tricks, spill little-known secrets, shatter...

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Hundreds of Montreal Pit Bull Owners Ordered to ‘Get Rid Of’ Their Dogs

More than 500 Montreal pit bull owners have received letters ordering them to either find their dogs new homes outside of the...

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Victory for Dogs! Breed Specific Legislation is Now Banned in Delaware

In a major victory for dogs and dog lovers in Delaware, breed specific legislation, or BSL, has now been banned statewide. On...

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The Sometimes Surprising But Totally True Nature of Pit Bulls

Breed Specific Legislation (or BSL) is still very common and widespread across the country. Proponents of BSL say Pit Bulls have inherent...

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Breed Specific Legislation & The Truth About Pit Bulls

by Jane Bowers BA, CPDT-KA, CABC While the term ‘pit bull’ is often used to describe a group of dogs consisting of ...

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3 New Breeds Will Compete at Westminster for the First Time Ever

The Westminster Kennel Club is welcoming three new breeds into their 141st Annual Dog Show this year! Since 1877, the Westminster Kennel Club...

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Double Merle Dogs: A Lethal Genetic Combo That’s Totally Preventable!

Scrolling through my Facebook feed I saw a photo of a little white puppy that needed a home. The post said she...

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How 100 Years of Breeding Ruined Ten Popular Dogs

For hundreds of years, dogs have lived side-by-side with humans, not only offering companionship and unconditional love, but working alongside us, performing tasks...

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25 Extinct Dog Breeds You Never Knew Existed

While the exact number of dog breeds throughout the world is unknown, the World Canine Organization compiled a registry of all internationally...

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How Can You Help the Pit Bulls of Montreal?

Montreal’s controversial pit bull ban has dog lovers scrambling to save the several hundred dogs facing death beginning Monday, October 3 when the...

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Pumi Joins the Pack as AKC’s Newest Recognized Breed

The American Kennel Club (AKC®), the world’s largest purebred dog registry, announced today that the Pumi has received full recognition, joining the...

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100 Years of Breeding Ruined These 10 Popular Dog Breeds