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Small Dog Basics: Everyday Issues for People With Small Breeds
By Kim Campbell Thornton, September 27, 2016I never thought of myself as a small-dog person. When I was growing up, I much preferred my dad’s German Shepherds to my stepmom’s Toy Poodles. The first dog I acquired as an adult was a… Full Article ›
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How Vets Determine a Puppy or Kitten's Age
By Amy Sinatra Ayres, September 14, 2016When a firefighter rescues a kitten from a storm drain or a Good Samaritan finds a stray puppy on the street, the animals are often seen by a veterinarian, who makes sure they’re OK — and estimates… Full Article ›
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Unique Pet Names: The Sweet and Silly Edition
By Kristen Seymour, September 9, 2016There's not a thing wrong with an elegant or stately pet name, like Rex or Lady, but we have a bit of a... well, let's call it a thing for cat and dog names that tickle our funny bones. And today, we… Full Article ›
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Why Doesn't My Dog... Fetch?
By Dr. Jessica Vogelsang DVM, September 8, 2016Growing up on a steady diet of Lassie and Benji may have helped fuel my lifelong love of dogs, but it also gave me some rather unrealistic expectations of what a dog does on his own. For example,… Full Article ›
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8 of the Cutest Small Dogs on Instagram
By Jenn Andrlik, September 2, 2016When it comes to adorable animals on Instagram, we've shared the cutest giant dog breed puppies, the most delightful hedgehogs and now we're showing you the cutest small dog breeds that you need to… Full Article ›
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Seeing Double — 14 Look-Alike Dog Breeds (Can You Tell Them Apart?)
By Kim Campbell Thornton, August 5, 2016Have you ever mistaken a Whippet for an Italian Greyhound? Confused a Maltese for a Coton de Tulear? You're not alone! Here are 14 dog breeds that are often mistaken for one another and how to tell… Full Article ›
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9 Pictures of Our Readers' Priceless Pugs
By Kristen Seymour, July 27, 2016If you know anyone with a Pug, you might have noticed that people who love Pugs tend to really love Pugs. It's a breed with a wildly devoted following, and who can blame their fans? Pugs are adorably… Full Article ›
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8 Small Dog Breeds You've Probably Never Heard Of
By Kim Campbell Thornton, July 5, 2016We’re all familiar with Toy and Miniature Poodles, Pugs, Lhasa Apsos, Shih Tzus, Yorkshire Terriers and Chihuahuas. They’re the little dogs who often have big brains, big hearts and big attitudes.… Full Article ›
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German Spitz
Jun 8, 2016The German Spitz may look like a Pomeranian who got too big for his britches, but he is a distinct breed. In the United States, he comes in two sizes: klein (small) and mittel… Full Article ›
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Russian Toy
May 27, 2016The Russian Toy is a rare breed. At no more than six pounds, he’s one of the smallest breeds, but that doesn’t mean he has a diminutive personality. If you are looking for a… Full Article ›
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How I Did a 180 and Became a Dog Person
By Caroline Golon, May 20, 2016
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Quiz: Match the Tail to the Dog Breed
By Kristen Seymour , May 10, 2016Maybe you can tell the difference between a Poodle and a Pomeranian. Hey, maybe you can even name several members of the Bichon family... without consulting the Internet. But do you think you can… Full Article ›