Dr. Paola Cuevas

Samoyeds are usually considered to be decently smart dogs. However, measuring canine intelligence is challenging, if not impossible. While some dogs are great…

By Kristin Hitchcock

A distinctive feature of the Shar Pei, also known as the Chinese Shar Pei, is the crinkly skin and wrinkled face. These dogs are typically protective of their…

By Rachel Giordano

The Australian Cattle Dog or Queensland Heeler is a medium-sized herding breed known for being highly intelligent and reliable. As their name suggests, Austral…

By Sarah Psaradelis

While most pet owners have started to adopt, not shop, most people are quicker to bring home a rescue puppy or kitten than a senior pet. These pets end up in s…

By Nicole Cosgrove

If you’ve noticed your dog becoming anxious around other people, sticking close by you wherever you go, or becoming uncomfortable in certain situations, you mi…

By Beth Crane

Cocker Spaniels are medium-sized dogs that were once bred to hunt but have transitioned well into wonderful companion dogs. They appreciate playtime in the yar…

By Kerry-Ann Kerr

The adorable Samoyeds are among the most popular breeds. Few puppies are cuter and more adorable. These dogs always seem like they’re smiling. If you are wonde…

By Nicole Cosgrove

Huskies are a very vocal dog breed, using various tones and sounds to convey their feelings. The Husky scream is one of the most startling of these vocalizatio…

By Chantelle Fowler

We have a lot of rumors flying around the pet world—dogs are better than cats, cats are better than dogs. Small dogs are needy, big dogs are protective. All do…

By Ashley Bates

Welcome to our "Ask Dr. Paola" series, where every Monday we bring expert advice straight from Dr. Paola Cuevas (MVZ) to help our readers better understand the…

By Dr. Paola Cuevas