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Carrie Pallardy   Source   Irish Wolfhounds take their names from their history of hunting large game, including wolves. While their stature and r...

Carrie Pallardy   Source   Dalmatians are a beloved breed of dog easily recognizable by their white coats with black spots. While 101 of these pup...

Source   Plenty of neighborhood guides delve into the restaurant, bar, and cultural scenes of Chicago’s neighborhoods, but your pets are more inte...

Carrie Pallardy Source   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, ...

Source   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...

Carrie Pallardy   Source   With its white fluffy coat, the Bichon Frise is one of the most recognizable lap dog breeds. The French name of the b...

Carrie Pallardy   Source   Akitas are a large working breed of dog, easily distinguishable due to their upwardly curled tails and fluffy coats. Th...

 Carrie Pallardy    Source   The Belgian Malinois (MAL-in-wah) breed might not be a household name, but action flick fans will probably recogniz...

Carrie Pallardy Source   “West Highland white terrier” is quite the mouthful for a dog breed. The name belongs to a small, stout group of dogs wi...

Carrie Pallardy Source   Rhodesian Ridgebacks are sometimes mistaken for Vizslas. Both breeds have similar close, burnished coats of copper and ...

Carrie Pallardy Source   From afar, you might confuse a Newfoundland for a small bear. These enormous dogs have long, shaggy coats on top of the...

Carrie Pallardy   Source   If you are a fan of classic Disney movies, you might recognize Sherlock Holmes’s dog from “The Great Mouse Detective”...