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The Tallest Dog: An Irish Wolfhound Breed Guide
Carrie Pallardy
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Irish Wolfhounds take their names from their history of hunting large game, including wolves. While their stature and r...
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The Dog Behind the Spots: A Dalmatian Breed Guide
Carrie Pallardy
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Dalmatians are a beloved breed of dog easily recognizable by their white coats with black spots. While 101 of these pup...
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The Pet Lover’s Guide to Albany Park
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Plenty of neighborhood guides delve into the restaurant, bar, and cultural scenes of Chicago’s neighborhoods, but your pets are more inte...
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At Home on Land and in Water: A Breed Guide to the Portuguese Water Dog
Carrie Pallardy
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The Portuguese Water Dog might not be as a big of a name as a Golden Retriever or a Cocker Spaniel in the canine world, ...
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Lincoln Square Chicago for Dogs and Cats
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Pet owners have quite a few features to consider when choosing or getting to know a neighborhood. For dog owners, outdoor space to let th...
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The Dog Behind the Fluff: Meet the Bichon Frise
Carrie Pallardy
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With its white fluffy coat, the Bichon Frise is one of the most recognizable lap dog breeds. The French name of the b...
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The Mighty Akita: A Breed Guide
Carrie Pallardy
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Akitas are a large working breed of dog, easily distinguishable due to their upwardly curled tails and fluffy coats. Th...
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Canine Agility: A Breed Guide to the Belgian Malinois
Carrie Pallardy
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The Belgian Malinois (MAL-in-wah) breed might not be a household name, but action flick fans will probably recogniz...
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Meet the Westie: A Breed Guide to West Highland White Terriers
Carrie Pallardy
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“West Highland white terrier” is quite the mouthful for a dog breed. The name belongs to a small, stout group of dogs wi...
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A Noble Hunter: A Breed History of the Rhodesian Ridgeback
Carrie Pallardy
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Rhodesian Ridgebacks are sometimes mistaken for Vizslas. Both breeds have similar close, burnished coats of copper and ...
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The Big and Beautiful Newfoundland: A Breed Guide
Carrie Pallardy
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From afar, you might confuse a Newfoundland for a small bear. These enormous dogs have long, shaggy coats on top of the...
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A Noteworthy Nose: A Basset Hound Breed Guide
Carrie Pallardy
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If you are a fan of classic Disney movies, you might recognize Sherlock Holmes’s dog from “The Great Mouse Detective”...
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