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A Timeline of How Beagles Were Used in Lab Experiments

A Timeline of How and Why Beagles Were Used in Lab...

Camden Savage - Oct 19, 2018

Animal cruelty and abuse of laboratory dogs is nothing new for pet owners who are aware of these problems, but did you know that...

Sinbad the Lovable Mutt

10 Most Famous Dogs in History

Diana Beth Miller - Sep 2, 2018

While the likes of the mystery-solving Great Dane, Scooby Doo, and the classic romance of The Lady and a Tramp bring all the lovable...

Our Dogs' DNA Carry Cancer Genes from Over 10,000 Years Ago

Our Dogs’ DNA Carry Cancer Genes from Over 10,000 Years Ago

Samuel Walker, MSc - Aug 19, 2018

Today’s American dogs have the DNA of a cancer gene that apparently wiped out the ancient dogs that originally roamed the Americas. The history of...

History of Dogs Through Science - From the Wolf Pack to the Human Pack

History of Dogs Through Science: From the Wolf Pack to the...

Stephen Valentino, MSc - May 29, 2018

Wolves are icons of pack behavior. Their collective strength is greater than their individual efforts. As Rudyard Kipling put it, “for the strength of...

Dogs Are Our Best Friends Because We Share Similar Genes

Dogs Are Our Best Friends Because We May Share Similar Genes

Samuel Walker, MSc - May 26, 2018

People may have bred themselves the perfect companions from wild wolves, and a new study shows that a lot of this has to do...

New Study - We Now Know What Mayas Used to Do With Dogs Over 2,500 Years Ago

We Now Know What Mayas Used to Do With Dogs Over...

Samuel Walker, MSc - Apr 14, 2018

New study found that Mayas raised and traded dogs for ceremonies, kept them as guardians and pets, and did not differentiate between breeds. Growing up,...

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Top The 20 Most American Dog Breeds

20 Most Truly American Dog Breeds

Dom Naish - Dec 19, 2018

As everything else that is truly American, the American dog breeds are the result of the same melting pot that is a proud part...

Holidays Gift Guide for Dog Owners

Holidays Gift Guide for Dog Owners

Amy Downs - Dec 18, 2018

The holiday season is at the door and that means that it is time to get your gift shopping started. Buying a gift for...

Your Dog Doesnt Like Kids - 5 Things You Can Do

Your Dog Doesn’t Like Kids? 5 Things You Can Do

Rachel Garner - Dec 17, 2018

Why don’t some dogs like children? I can reassure you right away, your dog doesn't have a hidden agenda to hate on kids. Aside...

Urinary Tract Infection in Dogs - Prevention and Treatments

Urinary Tract Infection in Dogs: Symptoms, Prevention and Treatments

Dana Brown, DVM - Dec 16, 2018

Bacterial urinary tract infection in dogs is often asymptomatic and is likely to be noticed by pet owners only when the animal asks to...

6 Cleaning Products That May Be Poisoning Your Dog

Latasha Doyle - Dec 15, 2018

A lot of familiar and commonly used household items and particularly cleaning products contain ingredients that can harm your dog. The chemicals in these...

20 Proven Health Benefits of Having a Dog

20 Proven Health Benefits of Having a Dog

Kristina Jovellar, MSc - Dec 14, 2018

Once in a while, you might catch a headline on the news citing the reasons everyone should adopt a pet and some of the...

10 Effective Ways to Naturally Boost Your Dog's Health

10 Effective Ways to Naturally Boost Your Dog’s Health

Rachel Garner - Dec 13, 2018

There's nothing we want more than a long life and good health for our pet dog. But since animals can't look after their health...

The Best and Worst Countries for Dogs

The Best and Worst Countries for Dogs and Their Owners

Latasha Doyle - Dec 12, 2018

If you’re considering emigration and want to bring Fido along with you, it’s best to do a little research on just how dog-friendly a...

Top 20 Dog Breeds Worst at Swimming

20 Dog Breeds Worst at Swimming

James Rhys Clarke - Dec 11, 2018

While most dogs enjoy water and they are natural swimmers, some breeds are just not built for swimming or they simply dislike water. Owners...

10 Reasons Your Dog Barks

10 Reasons Your Dog Barks

Shealee Norris - Dec 9, 2018

A dog barking is just as natural as a child learning to talk and as with any form of communication, it crops up for...

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