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8 Dog Breeds That Love the Cold Weather
By Laura Cross, December 8, 2015When the weather outside is frightful, there are some dog breeds that seem to find the wintry conditions delightful. We’ve already covered some dogs who are built for snow, but we thought we’d… Full Article ›
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Meet the Hardest Working Dogs Around
By Megan Winter, April 10, 2015The dog breeds of the Working Group were bred to guard property, protect livestock, pull sleds and carry carts. With their guardian and working heritage often comes loyalty, eagerness, protectiveness… Full Article ›
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9 Unusual Dog Breeds This Vet Is Seeing More Of
By Dr. Marty Becker DVM, August 12, 2014One of the best things about being a veterinarian is all the different dogs I get to meet. Of course, I love the Labs and Beagles and Boxers and Poodles, not to mention those crazy Canine Cocktails,… Full Article ›
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Chinook
Feb 17, 2014This rare breed of sled dog got his start when musher Arthur Treadwell Walden of Wonalancet, New Hampshire, bred a farm dog of unknown heritage with a “northern”… Full Article ›
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Three New Breeds Make Westminster Debut
By Laura Cross,Shayna Meliker, February 10, 2014Our favorite sporting event of the year is less than a month away, and there are three new dog breeds you’ll want to watch at the 138th annual Westminster Dog Show: the Rat Terrier,… Full Article ›
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How a Breed Becomes a Breed
By Nora Zelevansky, September 18, 2013In 2013, three new lovable breeds (Chinook, Rat Terrier and Portuguese Podengo Pequeno) became eligible to compete at the upcoming National Dog Show and next February's renowned Westminster… Full Article ›
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11 State Dogs to Celebrate This Fourth of July
By Shayna Meliker, July 2, 2013On July 4th we celebrate all things American — and one of the most American things we can think of are our dogs. Almost 50 years ago, Maryland became the first state to pick an official dog: its… Full Article ›
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14 Dog Breeds You've Never Heard Of (but Will Soon)
By Shayna Meliker , March 20, 2012Are you familiar with the Italian Bergamasco, the patient sheepdog pictured here? Or the powerful hunting dog, the Dogo Argentino? These are just two of the fourteen dogs who are hoping to… Full Article ›