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11 Cat Breeds With Funny Names
By Laura Cross, May 17, 2013Thanks to dog shows and competitions like Westminster, you probably know your fair share about the many different breeds of dogs. Our feline friends, however, don’t get as much… Full Article ›
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The 20 Hottest Dog Breeds and Mixes
By Kristen Seymour, May 16, 2013Some breeds, like Labrador Retrievers, have been popular pets for years, but other breeds (and popular mixed breeds) have moved steadily up the list over the past decade. For example, 10 years ago… Full Article ›
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Mixed Mutts and Designer Crosses: Healthier Than Purebred Pets?
By Dr. Mary Fuller, May 3, 2013According to conventional wisdom, mixed-breed dogs and cats are healthier than their purebred counterparts. On the surface, it makes sense: Dip too often into a shallow gene pool and the pet is… Full Article ›
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8 Most Wrinkled Dog Breeds
By Shayna Meliker, Apr 21, 2013Whether they're on small pups like the Pug or huge ones like the Mastiff, adorable wrinkles are the envy of many a dog lover — which is exactly why we set out in search of the canine… Full Article ›
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Behind the Scenes at the 2013 Westminster Dog Show
By Laura Cross,Shayna Meliker, Feb 12, 2013Before any canine contenders can strut through the show ring at Madison Square Garden, they have to prep and perform at the Piers. This is the first year that any part of the Westminster Dog… Full Article ›
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We're Live From the Westminster Dog Show!
By Laura Cross,Shayna Meliker, Feb 11, 2013[View the story "Vetstreet at the Westminster Dog Show" on Storify] Full Article ›
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5 Breeds This Veterinarian Wouldn't Mind Seeing Less Of
By Dr. Marty Becker, Apr 17, 2013Not long ago I wrote about the breeds I miss seeing, those that used to be more popular but no longer caught the fancy of the general public. It wasn’t an argument for those breeds to… Full Article ›
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10 Breeds You Love But the Westminster Judges Don't
By Laura Cross,Shayna Meliker, Feb 6, 2013From America's favorite dog to prized Chinese royal companions, you might be shocked to find out which breeds have never won the Westminster Dog Show. In the 137-year history of the… Full Article ›
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Two Breeds Make Westminster Debut
By Shayna Meliker, Jan 28, 2013For the first time this February, two newly recognized breeds will stand on the Westminster Dog Show stage: the Russell Terrier and the Treeing Walker Coonhound. The breeds, which will compete… Full Article ›
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The Ins and Outs of Pug-Nosed Breeds
Dec 14, 2012
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10 Cats and Dogs With Magical Origins
By Laura Cross, Dec 7, 2012Our pets enchant us every day — whether they’re curled up and purring in our laps or greeting us with unrivaled enthusiasm at the door. But in ancient times, some cats and dogs… Full Article ›
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What It's Like to Live With Big Dog Breeds
By Arden Moore , Sep 28, 2012When you share your home with a dog who's larger than a pack of Chihuahuas and Yorkshire Terriers combined, you need to think big — and act big. We're talking about canines… Full Article ›