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5 Dog Breeds For People With Allergies If you or someone in your family always wanted a dog, but allergies are an issue, there's hope. While no dog breed is truly hypoallergenic, there are several breeds which are far less likely to bother people prone to pet dander allergies. Before bringing home one of these potential family members, spend time with the dog or members of the breed to ensure allergies aren't a problem. Poodles...

5 Benefits of Dog Ownership Dogs have been a part of humans' lives for centuries, originally as hunting partners, then as companions and even status symbols. Although cats are three times as popular as pets, dogs still have a special place in modern life. Here are some of the advantages of bringing a pet dog into your home that you may never have considered. They are great exercise buddies Dogs need regular exercise...

Why Having a Little Dog Rocks Fifty years ago, most of the popular dog breeds in the U.S. were large ones. People had large homes and open, uncrowded streets outside, where their dogs could run around. They saw the size of their pets as a symbol of their status too, much as they did their cars. When people's careers and lifestyle choices began to take them to crowded, urban environments, though, things began to change. Even if d...

Bulldogs are lovable, goofy, and downright funny!  Once used for some less than civilized sports in 19th century Europe, the modern bulldog is as charismatic as it is identifiable. It's that infectious personality that makes the bulldog one of the favorites on popular video sites.  And one that owners love to film because you just never know what they'll do next.  Ok, they'll probably take a nap. Or fart.  Or take and a nap...

7 Bitchin' Boston Terrier Facts They're lovable, goofy, fun, and did we say lovable?  Boston Terrier owners are loyal to their breed for good reason, once you have one you might not ever want a different breed.  Here are 7 great facts you may not have known about Boston Terriers. This huggable, squeezable, lovable pup over there to the right is one of our #ImAHotDog contestants. Learn about Boston Terriers and shop for Boston T...