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Little-Known Facts About the 10 Most Popular Medium-Sized Dog Breeds
By Laura Cross, February 17, 2016We’ve already told you some fascinating tidbits about popular small breeds and shared plenty of cool trivia about the top large dog breeds. Now it’s time to learn fun facts about the 10 most… Full Article ›
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Dog Breeds Most Likely to Win Westminster Dog Show 2016
By Laura Cross, February 11, 2016The Super Bowl may be over, but we’re gearing up for what might be considered the Super Bowl of dog shows: the 140th annual Westminster Dog Show. While we eagerly wait for the prestigious canine… Full Article ›
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Most Popular Names for the Top 10 Medium-Size Dog Breeds
By Kristen Seymour, August 25, 2015Curious about the most popular names for medium-size dog breeds? You're not the only one! We've already shared the top names for large dog breeds, and now we have data for medium dogs, too!We looked… Full Article ›
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Meet the Hunters, Competitors and Companions of the Sporting Group
By Megan Winter, March 30, 2015You don't have to hunt to own a Sporting dog, but he will probably appreciate it if you do. The dogs of the Sporting Group were bred to help hunters flush, retrieve and find or point birds and… Full Article ›
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11 Best Dog Breeds for Runners
By Kim Campbell Thornton, March 6, 2015The right dog can be the ultimate running buddy: He’s ready anytime you are, he's probably not bothered by a little rain and he may just push you to your limit — because chances are, you’re going… Full Article ›
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Love Is in the Air at Meet the Breeds 2015
By Shayna Meliker, February 14, 2015There's no better way to spend Valentine's Day than by celebrating one love we all have in common: dogs! About 10,000 dog lovers gathered in New York City on Saturday at the Piers — overlooking the… Full Article ›
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Westminster Dog Show 2015: the Breeds Most Likely to Win
By Laura Cross, February 12, 2015We’re days away from the 139th Westminster Dog Show, and if you’re like us, there’s one big question on your mind: Who will win?Oddsmaker Johnny Avello of the Wynn Las Vegas released his… Full Article ›
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The 15 Most Playful Dog Breeds
By Laura Cross, December 17, 2014One of the things we love about dogs is their playfulness. But some breeds are generally more playful than others. So, in the spirit of a good time, we combed through our breed profiles to find the… Full Article ›
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Brittany
Feb 12, 2014Great balls of fire! Life with a Brittany is never dull. This breed is smart, active, agile and relatively easy to train. For an active home with room for an active companion, you… Full Article ›
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Which of These Puppy Bowl Contestants Will Make Your Fantasy Team?
By Laura Cross, January 7, 2014This year, Animal Planet is pulling out all the stops for Puppy Bowl X. The tenth-anniversary extravaganza promises penguin cheerleaders, canine first responders singing the National Anthem,… Full Article ›
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Why Does My Dog... Point?
By Linda Fiorella, May 8, 2013The act of pointing — a dog becoming motionless with his snout toward an object — is normally associated with dogs who are bred and trained for hunting. Hundreds of years ago, the first of these dogs… Full Article ›
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Five Out-of-Fashion Dog Breeds This Vet Misses
By Dr. Marty Becker DVM , November 15, 2012The popularity of a dog breed can change faster than you can say “Yo quiero Taco Bell.” One day Chihuahuas are feisty, fun little dogs you’d see only occasionally; the next day… Full Article ›