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  • Dog Breed Selector: Which Breed Are You? Take Our Quiz to Find Out!

    Dog Breed Selector: Which Breed Are You? Take Our Quiz to Find Out!

    Liz Acosta 11

    Yesterday — Answer questions about yourself, and we'll match the results to a specific breed. Pencils ready!

  • You Think

    You Think "Ethical Breeder" Is a Misnomer? I Consider Myself One, and Here's What It Means to Me

    Josh Brown 99

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

  • Confession: I Can't Help But Judge Small Dogs and Their Owners

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

    Naomi Powell 149

    May 16, 2013 — I grew up on a farm, with large breeds. Small dogs seemed like mere fashion accessories.

  • Are Small Dog Breeds Easier to Train Than Large Dogs?

    Are Small Dog Breeds Easier to Train Than Large Dogs?

    Tim Link 23

    May 9, 2013 — Based on my experience with my Schnauzer Dusty, I say yes. Am I wrong? School me, please.

  • Wonka the Beagle Was Run Over; Becoming a Terrier Saved Her

    Wonka the Beagle Was Run Over; Becoming a Terrier Saved Her

    Liz Acosta 4

    Apr 29, 2013 — A terrier rescue group gave Wonka "honorary" breed status. Now she's getting the princess treatment she deserves.

  • Fess Up: Do You Favor Small Dog Breeds or Big Dogs?

    Fess Up: Do You Favor Small Dog Breeds or Big Dogs?

    Tim Link 265

    Apr 18, 2013 — For my lifestyle, a small dog is the way to go. Now it's your turn: do you like small dogs better than big dogs?

  • Are You Nuts Over a Specific Dog Breed Like I Am?

    Are You Nuts Over a Specific Dog Breed Like I Am?

    Tim Link 241

    Mar 28, 2013 — Schnauzers are the only dogs for me. What dog breed holds your heart?

  • Are Blue Heelers Really Blue?

    Are Blue Heelers Really Blue?

    Liz Acosta 40

    Mar 20, 2013 — Sort of. And "Blue Heeler" is sort of a nickname for Australian Cattle Dog. See our photos!

  • Photos: These Dogs Won the Westminster Dog Show

    Photos: These Dogs Won the Westminster Dog Show

    Michael Leaverton 5

    Feb 13, 2013 — The winners, led by an Affenpinscher called GCH Banana Joe V Tani Kazari, are a handsome bunch.

  • Conan O'Brien Shows Off Innovative New Dog Breeds

    Conan O'Brien Shows Off Innovative New Dog Breeds

    Michael Leaverton 2

    Feb 12, 2013 — The American Kennel Club shows late-night TV viewers revolutionary (and really funny) breeds.

  • I Used to Think Pit Bulls Were Monsters -- Until I Got One

    I Used to Think Pit Bulls Were Monsters -- Until I Got One

    Meghan Lodge 71

    Feb 8, 2013 — For years, I had bad feelings about the breed. Then a sweet boy named Axle changed my thinking.

  • Meet the Chinook and the Portuguese Podengo Pequeno: The AKC's Latest Additions

    Meet the Chinook and the Portuguese Podengo Pequeno: The AKC's Latest Additions

    Sara Tan 8

    Jan 25, 2013 — The American Kennel Club now acknowledges 177 dog breeds.

  • We Adopted a Pit Bull Mix -- Who Turned Aggressive on Us

    We Adopted a Pit Bull Mix -- Who Turned Aggressive on Us

    Vicky McCarthy 327

    Jan 16, 2013 — The shelter didn't say Marley might be aggressive. We loved him, but we had to bring him back.

  • Walgreens Sells Pit Bull Pepper Spray -- Then It Doesn't

    Walgreens Sells Pit Bull Pepper Spray -- Then It Doesn't

    Michael Leaverton 8

    Jan 14, 2013 — Incredibly, the retailer had this idiotic product on store shelves -- until dog lovers got wind of it.

  • Bad News: Charlie the AmStaff Could Be Euthanized as Early as New Year's Day

    Bad News: Charlie the AmStaff Could Be Euthanized as Early as New Year's Day

    John Geluardi 84

    Dec 31, 2012 — San Francisco refuses a rehab proposal for the dog who bit a police horse. David Gizzarelli, Charlie's owner, is fighting to save his beloved pet's life.

  • How a Dog Named Lazarus Led Me to Pet Parenthood

    How a Dog Named Lazarus Led Me to Pet Parenthood

    Julia Szabo 4

    Dec 7, 2012 — Meeting the Pit Bull inspired me to get my own dog. Here's a fond look back at sweet Laz.

  • Q&A with National Dog Show Host John O'Hurley

    Q&A with National Dog Show Host John O'Hurley

    Sara Tan 8

    Nov 30, 2012 — Are dog show enthusiasts as bad as child pageant moms? The National Dog Show host fields some tough questions.

  • Kate Gosselin Is Not on the Side of Pit Bulls

    Kate Gosselin Is Not on the Side of Pit Bulls

    Michael Leaverton 18

    Nov 6, 2012 — Jon's girlfriend, Liz Jannetta, simply posted a pic of a Gosselin boy nuzzling with a caring Pit Bull on Twitter. Then came Kate's comebacks.

  • 10 Dogs Who Shed Like Crazy, and Why We Love Them

    10 Dogs Who Shed Like Crazy, and Why We Love Them

    Pamela Mitchell 115

    Nov 5, 2012 — Meet the breeds that are true masters at shedding. But we're happy to clean up after them anyway!

  • Let's Remind the World That Pit Bulls Are Just Mutts

    Let's Remind the World That Pit Bulls Are Just Mutts

    Kelly Pulley 14

    Oct 22, 2012 — Each one contains at least one other breed. Could reminding people of this "other half" decrease discrimination and breed-specific legislation?

  • The 10 Naughtiest Dog Breeds

    The 10 Naughtiest Dog Breeds

    Kelly Pulley 106

    Oct 19, 2012 — What makes a breed naughty? And which ones are tops on the list?

  • The Jug: Get to Know a Hybrid Breed

    The Jug: Get to Know a Hybrid Breed

    Kelly Pulley 0

    Oct 11, 2012 — This cross of the Jack Russell Terrier and the Pug is a highly energetic pooch with a lust for life.

  • Why National Pit Bull Awareness Month Matters

    Why National Pit Bull Awareness Month Matters

    Julia Szabo 89

    Oct 10, 2012 — It's time to raise awareness on Pit Bulls, and you've got a whole month to do it. Get started -- now. The dogs deserve it.

  • Cavachon: Get to Know a Hybrid Dog Breed

    Cavachon: Get to Know a Hybrid Dog Breed

    Kelly Pulley 0

    Sep 13, 2012 — These sweet, loving dogs are very people-oriented, so include them in family life as much as possible.

  • The 10 Biggest Dog Breeds

    The 10 Biggest Dog Breeds

    Kelly Pulley 26

    Sep 5, 2012 — Giant dogs command respect -- and slobbery kisses. We're big fans of big dogs!

  • The Top 10 Rarest Dog Breeds

    The Top 10 Rarest Dog Breeds

    Kelly Pulley 18

    Aug 29, 2012 — The American Kennel Club might not recognize these, but we sure do.

  • The 10 Most Talkative Dog Breeds

    The 10 Most Talkative Dog Breeds

    Kelly Pulley 186

    Aug 23, 2012 — Do you live with a fairly opinionated dog? She might be on our list! (And if not, do let us know.)

  • How I Found a Pit Bull-Friendly Apartment in New York City

    How I Found a Pit Bull-Friendly Apartment in New York City

    Kelly Pulley 6

    Aug 8, 2012 — I recently found a Pit Bull-friendly apartment in New York City. Not bad, huh? Here's how I did it, and how you can, too!

  • The 10 Smartest Dog Breeds

    The 10 Smartest Dog Breeds

    Kelly Pulley 75

    Aug 7, 2012 — Ever wondered which dogs get top marks for smarts? See if your pup made the cut!

  • The 10 Dumbest Dog Breeds

    The 10 Dumbest Dog Breeds

    Kelly Pulley 229

    Aug 1, 2012 — We round up the dog breeds that are undeniably more decorative than smart.

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