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What Were Bull Terriers Bred For? – History, Roles & Bull Terrier Jobs

The mighty Bull Terrier, with their egg-shaped head, are now bred for companionship.
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How Dog Deformities Gave Us These 8 Popular Dog Breeds

The Bull Terrier has become a deformed dog breed through breeding for appearance.
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What Were German Shepherds Bred For?- History, Roles & Jobs

A German Shepherd protecting his flock of sheep, as they were originally bred to do.
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Do German Shepherds Shed? – An Owner’s Guide to GSD Shedding

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Are German Shepherds Good With Cats? – The GSD Owner’s Guide to Cats

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Can German Shepherds Swim? – A Guide to Swimming With Your GSD

A German Shepherd swimming in the lake.
Pembroke Welsh Corgi standing with his short legs.
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Why Do Corgis Have Short Legs? – Potential Dangers & What to Look For

March 20, 2021
by Richard Jeng

Those tiny legs are a defining trait of the Welsh Corgis – seen in both Pembrokes and Cardigans. You certainly can’t miss them in a crowd. And while the short legs may not be the most functional trait, you can’t deny...

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The Scientific Reasons Why Dogs Look Like Their Owners

March 13, 2021
by Richard Jeng

Have you ever been to the dog park, only to realize that you’re able to accurately match the dogs with their owners based solely on appearance? Or…has anyone ever told YOU that you looked like your canine companion? Well...

A young dachshund happily playing with a child.
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Are Dachshunds Good With Kids? – A Parent’s Guide to Dachshunds

March 10, 2021
by Richard Jeng

While some people have a hard time taking dachshunds seriously because of their shape, we find them to be absolutely great dogs. After all, there’s a reason why they’re some of the popular family dogs in the world...

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10 Most Amazing Things You Didn’t Know Dogs Can Do

March 6, 2021
by Richard Jeng

As it turns out, your dog is in many ways, like a furry superhero. Everything from their ability to predict earthquakes, to their extraordinary sense of smell and their ability to see radiation, dogs have “super powers” we can’t...

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How Dogs Saved Macquarie Island From 130,000 Rabbits

March 2, 2021
by Richard Jeng

At one point, an island off the coast of New Zealand became overrun with rabbits. And no, this isn’t a plot straight out of a children’s fiction novel. In fact, would you believe that the rabbit population grew to over 150...

Dogs that saved their human's life.
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The Incredible Stories of 10 Heroic Life-Saving Dogs

February 24, 2021
by Richard Jeng

Can you imagine a 5-pound toy dog fighting off a wild animal 40 times larger to save her family? Or a service dog sacrificing his life by jumping in between an apex predator and his owner? Dogs are a man’s best friend for a...

A Husky running in the field.
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How Far Can Huskies Run? – Here’s Why They Can Run 100 Miles a Day

February 19, 2021
by Richard Jeng

Did you know that champion sled-dog Huskies can actually run over 100 miles a day? In fact, many of them keep breaking world records year after year! Also, some of the top Huskies can run 1,000 miles in 8 days! But what...

Here's what all new Corgi owners should know before bringing one home.
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7 Important Things to Know Before Owning a Corgi

February 17, 2021
by Richard Jeng

Corgis are the short-legged fluffy dogs that the internet has grown to love and adore. They’re loyal dogs with a big personality – making them hard to resist. And while playing with a Corgi is all fun and games, owning one...

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Can Great Danes Swim? – A Guide to Swimming With Great Danes

February 15, 2021
by Richard Jeng

Also known as the German Mastiff, the Great Danes are massive dogs that’ll easily tower over any other dog in the canine kingdom. Weighing up to 200 pounds, you may be wondering if these dogs will sink or swim. So, can...

Interesting facts about pugs.
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12 Most Interesting Pug Facts You Didn’t Know

February 13, 2021
by Richard Jeng

Pugs are the charming yet playful dogs that the internet has grown to love and adore.Thanks to their funny expressions, unusual vocalizations and great sense of humor, Pugs are often described as the clowns of the canine kingdom...

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