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Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
Is the French Bulldog a Good Fit for You?
If you're looking to bring a dog into your home, consider one of America's most popular dog breeds: the French Bulldog.
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| August 16, 2024
Expert Advice: Dog Behavior
When You Should (or Shouldn’t) Pick Up Your Small Dog
It's an instinct for many owners of small breed dogs to pick them up at different points while walking. But, there are pros and cons to doing this.
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| June 17, 2024
Expert Advice: Health
How to Tell Your Dog’s Age
When you bring a puppy home, you usually know their birthday and exact age. However, estimating the age of a dog rescued from a shelter can be difficult. Why does knowing your dog's age matter? "The reason it's important to estimate your dog's age is that age influences so many aspects of your dog's quality […]
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| November 17, 2022
Expert Advice: General Health
Why Do Small Dogs Live Longer Than Large Dogs?
When it comes to the lifespan of dogs, researchers have found that size matters. Owners of small dogs can expect to enjoy several more years with their pets than the owners of large dogs. It doesn’t seem to make much sense: large mammals, like elephants and whales, tend to live longer than small ones, like […]
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| April 26, 2022
Expert Advice: Breed History
Shih Tzu History: How the Royal Tibetan Dog Was Saved From Extinction
Although its precise origins are unknown, the Shih Tzu is undoubtedly descended from lion-like Tibetan holy dogs and have existed for centuries.
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| March 23, 2022
Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
The Smallest Dog Breeds
Small dogs are some of the most popular dog breeds in the world. Not only do they take up less space, but they also usually have large, fun personalities. Many people like smaller dogs because small-breed supplies are generally less expensive, and small dogs live longer and can be ideal for apartment living. However, not […]
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| March 7, 2022
Expert Advice: Lifestyle
Shih Tzu Facts You May Not Know
Did you know these facts about the Shih Tzu dog breed? Learn more about this Asian breed that makes an excellent companion from the AKC Toy Group.
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| September 21, 2021
Expert Advice: General Nutrition
Best Dog Food for Small Breeds: What to Know
Your small breed dog might think they're one of the big dogs, but when it comes to dinnertime, their nutritional needs are unique. Food for small dog breeds needs to follow a specially-formulated diet to help your dog feel and act their best. Unfortunately, finding the best dog food for small breeds is not always […]
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| September 14, 2021
Expert Advice: Puppy Health
Puppy Growth Chart: When Does My Puppy Finish Growing?
Puppies seem to grow up so fast. One day, they're little balls of furry cuteness and, in what seems like the blink of an eye, they're fully grown into loving canine companions. But not all dogs grow at the same rate, with smaller breed dogs growing up much faster than their larger counterparts. That's because […]
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| August 10, 2021
Expert Advice: Puppy Nutrition
What to Feed Your Puppy Based on Their Breed
While a toy puppy may increase its birth weight by a factor of 10 to 20, a giant-breed puppy may grow to be 100 times bigger than when he was born. Consider this: A newborn Chihuahua may weigh only three ounces at birth and three pounds at maturity. A newborn Great Dane, however, may weigh […]
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| July 13, 2021