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Little-Known Facts About 10 of the Most Popular Large Dog Breeds
By Laura Cross, January 20, 2016Large dog breeds like Labrador Retrievers and German Shepherds are certainly popular, but we bet there are a lot of things you don’t know about them (unless, of course, you are a dedicated… Full Article ›
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Sneak Peek: Behind the Scenes at the 2015 National Dog Show
By Laura Cross,Shayna Meliker, November 15, 2015Can't wait to watch the 2015 National Dog Show on Thanksgiving Day? It may surprise you to learn that the prestigious canine competition is actually filmed a bit in advance — all of the action went… Full Article ›
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Most Popular Names for 10 Large Dog Breeds
By Kristen Seymour, August 20, 2015If you hear someone calling for a dog named, say, Gizmo, you probably don't expect to see a 150-pound Great Dane lumbering over. Not every large dog is named Titan or Maximus, and that made us wonder… 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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Minnesota Town Embraces Dog in Wheelchair
August 19, 2014River rolls through Albany, Minnesota, bringing smiles to everyone he sees. The 11-year-old German Shorthaired Pointer has no use of his hind legs after being attacked by two larger unleashed dogs… Full Article ›
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German Shorthaired Pointer
Feb 12, 2014If you’ve ever admired the versatility, athleticism and stamina of a decathlete, you’ll admire the German Shorthaired Pointer. Whether you can live with such an energetic, strong… 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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The 10 Most High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
By Kim Campbell Thornton , April 2, 2012When most of us think of caring for the family dog, we have in mind a sedate walk around the block once a day, maybe an obedience class when he’s a pup, a good brushing once a week and lots of… Full Article ›