Breeds
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6.6K1Could 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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Oktoberfest Breeds & Brews: What’s Your Ideal Dog Based On Your Favorite Brew?
Oktoberfest festivities are in full swing, which means it’s time to crack open a cold one and celebrate with friends – even...
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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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Scamp the Tramp Crowned World’s Ugliest Dog
Each summer, for the last 50+ years, uniquely imperfect yet totally lovable dogs from around the country gather in Petaluma, California to compete...
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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 AKC’s Newest Dog Breed, the Azawakh, is Actually Thousands of Years Old
Azawakh, the newest dog breed to be recognized by the American Kennel Club, is actually not new at all! This leggy hound...
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4 Dog Breeds that Have the Best Hearing
By Natalie Aylett Right behind a dog’s ability to smell, hearing is one of their highest and most reliable senses. This is just...
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Should There Be A Dog In The White House? 6 Breeds That Could Help Insure Domestic Tranquility
Dogs and the White House have a long and stirring mutual history. Herbert Hoover prowled the grounds with King Tut, his Belgian...
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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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A Dog Show for the Underdogs: Hallmark Channel’s ‘American Rescue Dog Show’
Finally – a dog show for the underdogs! Tune in to the Hallmark Channel tonight to watch rescued dogs from around the...
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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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8 Fun Facts about the Westminster Dog Show
In 1877, a group of sporting gentlemen gathered in a Manhattan bar and formed the Westminster Kennel Club. Now in its 142nd...
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INFOGRAPHIC: The Best Dog Breeds for Apartment Living
Apartment living doesn’t mean you have to become a cat person! In fact, many dogs – of all breeds and sizes –...
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Overachieving Puppy Herded Entire Flock of Sheep Right Into Farmer’s Home
A young Border Collie had only begun his sheepdog training, but to prove he knew how to herd, the overachiever led an...
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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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Peter Dinklage Begs ‘Game of Thrones’ Fans to Stop Buying Direwolf Huskies
Peter Dinklage, known to Game of Thrones fans as Tyrion Lannister, has made an important plea to fans of the show: stop...
