About Dog Breeds

We suggest you consider adopting a puppy (or an adult) from a shelter or rescue group before buying one. But if your heart's set on a purebred puppy, the first step is to find a breeder who knows what she's doing. Unlike pet stores and unscrupulous breeders, good breeders are careful to breed...

Finding a good dog breeder

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    February 29th, 2012

    The American Kennel Club announced the top dog breeds of 2011 according to registration statistics yesterday. According to the report, the Labrador Retriever held the top slot for the 21st consecutive year, but other breeds, such as the Beagle and Rottweiler, made significant gains. Here are the...

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    March 31st, 2011

    This article courtesy of PetMD.com. Nothing is cuter in this world than a puppy, especially one from impeccable lineage. But as many a princess has learned throughout history, keeping it in the family does not always end happily. Purebred dogs frequently suffer from the effects of inbreeding; and...

  • March 31st, 2011

    Your dog is looking at you with those big brown eyes. Your heart melts, and you reach for a treat. His tail wags, and you feel content. According to Ernest Ward, DVM, chief-of-staff at Seaside Animal...

  • March 31st, 2011

    Major issues await President-elect Barack Obama when he moves into the White House on January 20, 2009. But right now, to his daughters Sasha and Malia at least, nothing is as important as adopting...

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    March 31st, 2011

    This editorial courtesy of Dr. Patty Khuly, PetMD.com. At the risk of sounding like one of those pure breed hating veterinarians who would like nothing better than to eliminate all purebreds on the...

  • March 31st, 2011

    Make your dog or cat a star by sending out a free holiday ecard. It can be done in minutes--simply upload a photo, select an outfit, and add a barking rendition of your favorite holiday carol. Email...

  • March 31st, 2011

    Get an exclusive sneak peek at the Hotel for Dogs movie starring Emma Roberts, Lisa Kudrow, Johnny Smith, and Jake T. Austin, before it's released on January 16! And don't miss the full movie trailer:

  • March 31st, 2011

    The Brittany takes his name from the Celtic area of northwest France that was once an independent kingdom. With his high energy, run for miles personality, this spunky breed deserves an equally spunky...

  • March 23rd, 2009

    I love all dogs, mutts and purebreds. We had an Old English Sheepdog and a pair of German Shepherds when I was growing up, but we also had a nondescript brown dog that someone dumped on the road outside...

  • March 23rd, 2009

    I grew up with a breathtakingly beautiful German Shepherd, so I always thought I'd get a purebred myself. But when it came time to getting my own dog, I didn't have much money. I decided to look for...

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