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The PetDT Editorial Team manages and maintains our library of legacy pet care content. With experience across a wide range of pets, including dogs, cats, fish, hamsters, and reptiles, the team works to review and improve older articles so they remain accurate, clear, and helpful for everyday pet owners. As PetDT continues updating inherited content, articles credited to the Editorial Team will be reviewed by Mike or Melissa during the update process.
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There are so many different breeds of dog to choose from that it can be difficult to find the perfect match for you. One breed you probably have come across in your search is the Puggle, a small and adorable breed created by crossing a Pug with a Beagle. It is easy to fall in love with their cute appearance and loving
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The vast plains and mountains of Afghanistan are famous the world over for a multitude of different reasons, but few of them make people smile like the Tazi, or Afghan Hound as it’s more commonly known, does. Its reputation for being the clown of the canine world and making its owners laugh while smothering them in aff
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If you have been searching the internet for the perfect dog breed for you, one breed that might stand out amongst the crowd for you is the Hokkaido breed. These are gorgeous and energetic dogs that originally come from Japan, and they are one of the most loyal dog breeds that you will find. Just like with any other bre
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Getting any breed of dog is one of the most exciting things you can do, but all breeds will come with their own challenges too. There are so many things that you need to learn about before bringing any dog into your home, and the Scottish Terrier is no exception to this rule. The Scottish Terrier is often referred to a
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We can understand why you might have fallen in love with the Alaskan Klee Kai without even knowing much about them, as they are absolutely adorable. However, they are much more than this, and there is so much to learn about them if this is a dog breed that you are seriously considering bringing into your home. The Alas
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Airedale Terrier dogs originated in England and are often called the King of Terriers as they are the largest of the Terrier breed. These are friendly, outgoing, and confident dogs that love to be in the company of their families, and they will get on well with various people. There is so much to learn about these dogs
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When George Orwell wrote that “All animals are created equal, but some animals are more equal than others” in Animal Farm, he was inadvertently describing the behemoth of the South African plains, the Boerboel. More commonly known as the South African Mastiff outside of its home country, as its Afrikaans name (which tr
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If you are looking for a new dog to bring into your home, you have probably realized by now that there are so many different breeds to choose from. One of the breeds that you might have come across during your search is the Schnoodle, which is a cross between a Miniature Poodle and a Schnauzer. Schnoodles are funny, sm
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If you ask any four-legged fan who the most famous dogs in the world are, they’ll get a far off wistful look in their eye before answering with little, or no hesitation “Scooby-Doo, Pluto, and Lassie”. And while Great Danes, and whatever Heinz-57 variety of pup Mickey’s best friend is, have captured the imagination of
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The Giant Schnauzer was originally bred as working dogs, and they still have lots of the traits that made them the right breed for the job. They have high levels of intelligence and a strong drive, and they make some of the most loyal companions that you will ever meet. However, while there are lots of amazing things t
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One of the dog breeds that you might have come across in your search for the perfect dog breed for you and your lifestyle is the Italian Greyhound. With their cute floppy ears and loving and affectionate personalities, what’s not to love about them? If you are on the fence trying to decide if this is the right breed of
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Saint Bernard is a well-known breed of dog that is large in size and absolutely adorable. They were originally bred for rescue work and are known to be gentle, loving, and tolerant. They have a relatively placid temperament and are quite laid back at home, but there is much more to them than this. There are always goin
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There are so many different dog breeds to choose from that it can be a bit overwhelming to decide which one to get. One of the breeds that you might have your eye on is the Leonberger, which is a stunning and loving breed that has lots of different traits and characteristics. The Leonberger breed is a very large breed
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You will need to consider many things when you are thinking about getting a new dog, and the Dutch Shepherd is no exception to this rule. They come with their own list of pros and cons, and it is important to look at both sides before you make your decision. This will help to ensure that you are both prepared and infor
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When you are considering bringing any new dog into your home, it is really important to do some research into the breed to make sure that they would be the right fit for you and your lifestyle. The Pekingese is an excellent breed of dog, but they come with their own challenges. Knowing everything there is to know about
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Whoever it was that said good things come in small packages must have spent an inordinate amount of time around Miniature Pinschers. The tiny toy hunting dog with a non-stop appetite for life, the littlest Pinscher loves nothing more than going for endless adventures with its human companions and then settling down to
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The Black Mouth Cur also goes by a variety of other names, like the Southern Cur, Southern Black Mouth Cur and the Yellow Black Mouth Cur. This is a medium sized dog that is from the United States and they make excellent companions due to their history, which we will talk about later on. As with getting any other dog,
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Some dogs love to work, some dogs love spending time with their families, and some dogs like nothing better than getting out in the world and discovering all of the exciting scents, sniffs, and adventures that it offers. The Catahoula Leopard dog, the herding and hunting dog that was born and bred on the Bayous of Loui
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Life in the Hebrides and Highlands of Scotland makes the natives independent and tough, and the Cairn Terrier, the dog that was bred by the farmers in islands and highlands to chase down and control the rodent population follows that blueprint to the letter. It’s the little dog with the heart of a giant, that isn’t afr
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The Morkie dog breed actually comes from a cross between the Maltese and the Yorkshire Terrier. Both of these parent breeds create the gorgeous Morkie that has a loving nature and stubborn attitude. All it takes is one look at this dog breed to fall in love, so we can understand why you might be looking to find out mor
