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11 Dog Breeds That Are Good With Chickens

Having your small flock of chicken is something most homeowners embrace. It gives your home a cool, farm-like feel, and some would even say it enhances the aesthetics of the home. One thing is for sure, it provides the family plenty of eggs and chicken meat. Birds such as crows and hawks are the most common predators of chickens. Dogs, Continue Reading

9 Dogs With Short Legs and Why They Are Born Short-Legged

Short-legged dog breeds have an ancient history. Bred throughout history as hunters, herders, and companions, they are now popular pets and frequent show champions. This article explains why some dogs are born with short legs, and introduces nine of the most popular short-legged dog breeds. Why Are Some Dogs Born With Short Continue Reading

Pitbull Colors and All Their Different Variations

Whenever the term “Pitbull” is mentioned, many people think it refers to a specific breed of dogs. This, however, cannot be further from the truth. Pitbull is a term referring to dogs that descend from terriers and bulldogs. These dogs come in a vast range of colors and physical characteristics, and we will be looking at these features in Continue Reading

12 Big and Small Dog Breeds With Curly Hair

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All dogs are cute, but somehow curly-haired canines are even cuter. There’s something about the way their hair stands up on their heads in an almost-human way, how they have a different hair-do depending on the humidity, and how your hands sink into their coats when you give them a pat that makes curly-haired dogs especially lovable. Continue Reading

15 Cute Photos of Dogs Wearing Sweaters to Beat the Chill

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Dogs are more than pets; they are family. They sleep in our beds and we share kisses with them. We even take them on vacation and entrust them with our kids and our households. We greatly depend on their sharp barks, sense of smell, and their territorial instincts. And all they really ask for in return of unconditional love is a bowl of Continue Reading

Takis Devotes His Life to Rescuing Abandoned Dogs: 500 Lives Saved and Counting

Takis Shelter is a non-profit organization that started in 2014 with the primary purpose of saving abandoned dogs in the region of Crete in Greece. The founder and creator, Theoklitos Proestakis, was a former businessman, night club owner and disc jockey who decided to quit his career to save abandoned dogs. At the time, Greece just Continue Reading

The 15 Worst Dog Breeds for New Pet Owners

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Selecting a dog breed is a very personal choice that is best left to the family. However, if you are a first-time dog owner, there are certain breeds you may want to avoid as they need a firm owner and an experienced dog handler. Also, there are a few breeds that do not get along well with children; some are quite difficult to train, and Continue Reading

13 Best Dog Breeds for Full-Time Workers

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Most dogs make good companion dogs but the ones that fall under the category of ‘breeds that cannot be left alone’ have generally been bred to only be companion animals, for centuries. These usually include small dogs such as Maltese and Shih Tzus, known for their special knack for being adorable and, in most cases,  also to require Continue Reading

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