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Wire Fox Terrier Traits: Bold, Bright, and Always Alert
English hunters bred the Wire Fox Terrier to bolt foxes from underground, and the dense, wiry coat is what separates…
Whippet Guide: Gentle Sprinter With a Love for Comfort
Whippets sleep a lot. Ask an owner what the breed is like and that usually comes up well before the…
Welsh Terrier 101: Spirited, Hardy, and Full of Character
Wales gave the world a small black and tan terrier built to go after fox, badger and otter. These days…
Welsh Springer Spaniel Guide: Affectionate, Active, and Loyal
Hardly anyone sees a Welsh Springer Spaniel in person, and the registration numbers show why. The Kennel Club registered just…
Weimaraner Traits: Athletic, Loyal, and High-Energy
Median life expectancy for the Weimaraner reached 12.8 years in a Dogs Trust analysis of 584,734 UK dogs (McMillan et…
Vizsla Guide: Velcro Dog With Speed and Sensitivity
Most Vizsla profiles list a weight, and almost none of them took it from a breed standard. The AKC and…
Toy Poodle Guide: Smart, Stylish, and Apartment-Friendly
What makes a Poodle a Toy is height. At 10 inches or under at the shoulder, it falls into the…
Toy Fox Terrier 101: Tiny, Tenacious, and Family-Friendly
Toy Fox Terriers are small dogs with the alertness of a farm ratter. Breeders scaled them down from Smooth Fox…
Tibetan Terrier Guide: Shaggy, Smart, and Devoted
Despite the name, the Tibetan Terrier has no place in the terrier group. It’s a medium-sized companion and watchdog breed…
Schipperke Guide: Small, Bold, and Always on Watch
The Schipperke lands in a different group depending on which registry you check. The AKC lists it as Non-Sporting. The…
Peruvian Inca Orchid Guide: Ancient, Hairless, and Loving
Peruvian Inca Orchids come hairless or coated, and in three sizes. The FCI registers the breed as the Perro sin…
Miniature Schnauzer Guide: Smart, Spunky, and Family-Friendly
German breeders developed the Miniature Schnauzer to kill rats on farms. It’s a small, wire-coated, terrier-type dog, and these days…
Dog Food Calculator
Calculate precise daily food portions for your dog with our dog food calculator based on scientific formulas and veterinary standards.…
Miniature Pinscher 101: Fearless, Fiery, and Full of Energy
Most people look at a Miniature Pinscher and see a Doberman that stopped growing. The AKC saw it that way…
Miniature Bull Terrier Guide: Playful, Muscular, and Unique
A Miniature Bull Terrier looks like a Bull Terrier that stops growing at 35.5 cm (14 inches), which is the…
Mastiff 101: Gentle Giant With a Protective Soul
Mastiffs are giant English guard dogs that do the job through size and a calm, watchful presence. Aggression doesn’t come…
Manchester Terrier Guide: Sleek, Alert, and Loyal
Not many people in Britain have a Manchester Terrier these days. The Kennel Club’s registration table shows 74 registrations in…
Lowchen 101: The Little Lion Dog With a Big Heart
The Lowchen is shown in a lion clip. The hindquarters and about the first half of the tail get shaved…
Lakeland Terrier Guide: Spirited, Confident, and Compact
Farmers in England’s Lake District kept these dogs to protect lambs from foxes, which meant sending them into rocky dens…
Samoyed 101: Smiling, Fluffy, and Family-Loving Pup
Most Samoyeds in the West live as family dogs or compete in the show ring. The AKC puts the breed…