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Expert Advice: Fun Facts
What Was the German Shepherd Bred to Do?
By now the lean, chiseled body of Rin Tin Tin is engraved in most people’s minds. A faithful companion, best friend, and super sleuth alongside his partners, Rin Tin Tin brought the emblematic German Shepherd Dog into our lives and living rooms throughout the years, gaining popularity for this intelligent dog breed that waned only […]
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| January 31, 2017
Expert Advice: Fun Facts
The Doberman Pinscher Is an Intelligent, Discerning, and Fearless Guardian
The Doberman Pinscher (Doberman) is a powerful and muscular member of the Working Group developed for police and military work and to be a protector and companion in the home. The breed originated in Germany and quickly gained popularity in other countries for its courage, intelligence, and loyalty. The Doberman Pinscher is named for Karl […]
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| January 31, 2017
Expert Advice: Fun Facts
Don’t You Wish You Were as Popular as the Labrador Retriever?
The Labrador Retriever is the most popular dog in the United States, and for good reason. His physical capabilities and outgoing, eager-to-please temperament make him an ideal family pet and sporting dog. Contrary to his name, the Labrador Retriever doesn't come from Labrador, but from Newfoundland. There, it is thought, small water dogs were bred […]
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| January 27, 2017
Expert Advice: Fun Facts
10 Surprising Facts About Akitas
1- Before Akitas had an “official” breed name they were referred to simply as "snow country dogs." The breed originated from the snowy, rural, mountainous region of Japan, Akita and Odate, where they were used to hunt boar, elk, and the small Yezo bear. There is a museum in Odate devoted to the breed. […]
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| January 10, 2017
Expert Advice: News
Grief Therapy Dog in Training Comforts Families at Funeral Home
There's nothing harder than losing a loved one. This funeral home in Niles, Ind. aims to make the grieving process a little easier with the help of a grief therapy dog named Sir Winston Bailey Brown. Sir Winston Bailey Brown is a four-month-old Golden Retriever and is currently training to be a grief […]
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| December 27, 2016
Expert Advice: Fun Facts
Seven Things You May Not Know About The Finnish Lapphund
Unless you live in Finland or happen to have reindeer that need herding, you may not be familiar with the Finnish Lapphund. If you do know the breed, you know what wonderful family dogs they can be. Smart and eager to please, Lappies are naturally submissive with people and great with children. Already one of […]
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| December 21, 2016
Expert Advice: Fun With Your Dog
It’s Never Too Late to Get Involved in the Dog World
Many people get involved in the dog world because they grew up around conformation, or competed in Juniors, or a family member or friend convinced them to try it out. But ultimately, it doesn't matter how you get involved, everyone is welcome and it's never too late to start. We had the opportunity to […]
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| December 18, 2016
Expert Advice: News
Eight-Year-Old Boy’s Quick-Thinking Saves Mom and Dog
A Sunday afternoon walk quickly turned terrifying for the Medernach family of Aurora, Ill. Cathy and Caden Medernach were walking their dog Baily behind their house on Sunday when Baily chased after some ducks on the lake. Baily fell through the ice, reports WGN, and Cathy pushed out the family canoe, heading into the lake […]
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| December 14, 2016
Expert Advice: Travel & Adventure
Top 10 Dog-Friendly Airports in the U.S.
If you're traveling with your dog, you'll want to know which airports are dog-friendly. Some airports are better than others - check out our lists!
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| December 6, 2016
Expert Advice: Advanced Training
Is Your Dog Right for Therapy Work?
You’ve likely heard a heartwarming story of a therapy dog helping someone in need—whether it’s a pet curling up with an elderly individual at a nursing home, sitting with a young child during a chemo treatment, or even helping students overcome bullying. There are many different facets of this type of work, but they all […]
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| October 24, 2016