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Expert Advice: Lifestyle
Golden Retriever Facts You May Not Know
Golden Retrievers are called "America's sweethearts" by some, and have been among the most popular breeds for decades. Learn more about Goldens Retrievers.
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| September 24, 2021
Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
How Many Types of Retrievers Are There? Get to Know All Six Breeds
Originally bred to help hunters, retrievers were tasked with finding birds or other game and bringing them back undamaged. For this sort of job, the dog needed a “soft,” gentle mouth, where they would carefully carry the prey without damaging it. Also required were strength and agility to traverse a rugged landscape or work in […]
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| April 21, 2021
Expert Advice: Breed History
Chesapeake Bay Retriever History: From Bay Waters to Family Homes
The Chesapeake Bay Retriever is an American original who embodies the classic traits of a retriever. Learn more about this breed's history.
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| April 6, 2021
Expert Advice: Breed History
Labrador Retriever History: From Water Dogs to Beloved Companions
Interested in Labrador Retriever history? One of America's most popular breeds traces its earliest origins across our northern border in Canada.
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| November 20, 2020
Expert Advice: Training
How to Teach Your Dog to Fetch
While some dogs are naturally inclined to play fetch, others might need a little training. Here's how to teach your dog to fetch.
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| August 11, 2020
Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
Golden Retriever History: Behind the Breed’s ‘Unfashionable’ Past
Golden Retrievers exist today thanks to one man — Dudley Marjoribanks, the first Lord Tweedmouth. In the 19th century, the preferred color was black.
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| July 1, 2020
Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
Best Dog Breeds For Hunting
Dogs and people have been living and working together for thousands of years. In fact, our canine companions were some of our earliest hunting partners. Over the years, we've developed many breeds to help us hunt, each of which has specific skills that can help us find and secure several types of game. These hardy […]
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| November 12, 2019
Expert Advice: Fun Facts
Labrador Retriever Facts You May Not Know
Labrador Retrievers are wildly popular, as the boisterous breed is equally at home on the job or the couch. Learn more about these athletic, happy dogs.
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| September 20, 2019
Expert Advice: Fun Facts
Curly-Coated Retriever Facts You May Not Know
The Curly-Coated Retriever (Curly) is a large-sized, sturdy, and elegant member of the Sporting Group. Learn more about the breed with these Curly-Coated Retriever fun facts. Curly-Coated Retrievers Are an Old Retriever Breed The Curly may look like a Labrador Retriever crossed with a Poodle, but they're a breed in their own right. In fact, […]
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| April 18, 2019
Expert Advice: Lifestyle
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Facts You May Not Know
Intelligent, outgoing, affectionate: that's the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever. Check out these fun facts you might not have known about this breed.
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| August 25, 2016