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  We interviewed Al Marcano From Chicago, IL, USA with his pup, Charlie!   Tell us about Charlie! “Charlie is a lovable 53lbs Old English Bulldog who is a bit lazy on her walks but seems to enjoy them once she gets going. She gets 3 walks a day in the morning, afternoon and evening.” Who are you? What are you about!  “My wife and I are relatively new to Chicago from So California. I am retired but my wife took a great job offer at a university in Chicago. We have always had a dog in our home even before we had...

  We interviewed Josephine Castle From Iola, Wisconsin USA with her pups Trixie and  Maximus you can find them here!     Tell us about Trixie and Maximus! “Trixie is a Labrador mixed with Pitbull. She was from Texas and was known as the escape artist who escaped the shelter in Texas after scaling a 6 ft. fence.. Maximus was from Indiana. He was a Christmas gift.”     Who are you? What are you about!  “I'm a 30 year old female from Chicago that moved to the country to provide a better life for my children and fur children.”...

The Sleek and Loyal Doberman Pinscher: A Breed Guide Doberman pinchers are working breed of dog that can often be misunderstood. They have a reputation as aggressive guard dogs, which their powerful build and elegant features seem to confirm. But, there is more to a Doberman than meets the eye. Get to know the pup behind the muscles.     A Longstanding History of Loyalty   There is some truth to the Doberman’s reputation as a guard dog. The breed originated in Germany, where it was developed by Karl Friedrich Dobermann in the 1800s. Dobermann himself worked as a night...

  Cavalier King Charles Spaniel: A Guide to the Toy Breed   Cavalier Kings Charles Spaniels (Cavs if you prefer to eschew the mouthful of a name) are a toy breed, making them petite and loveable. If you are a “Sex and the City” fan, you might recognize Charlotte’s very own Elizabeth Taylor as a Cav. Take a closer look at the history of the breed and what you can expect when you live with one of these pups.     Kingly Lineage   The “King” in the breed’s name is King Charles II, who ruled in England during the...

Gentle Giants: A Breed Guide to Great Danes Great Danes are imposing figures, almost resembling small horses than dogs. But this dog’s sweet personality earns it the nickname of “gentle giant.” Just how big can a Great Dane get? Can these dogs live happily inside? Get to know more about this lovable breed.     Boar Hunters   Their name may make it seem like dogs have Danish roots, but Great Danes are German in origin. The breed dates back at least 400 years. Their massive size and graceful, loping gait made them an asset while they hunted boar alongside...