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In the old days, vets advised annual vaccination for all dogs. However, recent evidence has indicated that such a schedule is overkill.

Dr. Eric Barchas

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Is the Brutal Practice Called "Trunking" Real? We Asked an Expert

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It does happen, but trunking "has nothing to do with the sport of dog fighting," the ASPCA's Randall Lockwood tells us. "It's just brutality."
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Ace and I sink our teeth in the leading dog products every Tuesday. Today, let's talk about our favorites.
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The crime involving this missing dog unfolded like a movie -- but this one had a happy ending.

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Dogs deserve identification tags that reflect their personalities. Here are some of our favorites.
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Ask a Vet

9 Things to Consider When Planning Dog Vaccinations

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In the old days, vets advised annual vaccination for all dogs. However, recent evidence has indicated that such a schedule is overkill.

I can’t help but judge a bit. I have a Pit Bull mix and a Siberian Husky, and I get judged all the time. Yet it’s the small dogs that tend to get the feistiest, I’ve found. I’ve watched as a Poodle snapped at my Pit mix, and I’ve seen her run with a Boston Terrier attached to her face. And all I can think is “small dogs.” I can’t shake my prejudice.

Naomi Powell | Confession: I Can't Help But Judge Small Dogs and Their Owners

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My wife and I breed German Shepherds. We didn't take it lightly, and we're devoted to the dogs.
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