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According to one study, dogs tilt their heads when they hear words that are meaningful to them, like the name of their favorite toy.

Michele Debczak




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Dobermans have a reputation as menacing security dogs, but that doesn't mean they don't have a soft spot. Learn more about the second best guard dog in the world.

Rebecca OConnell
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These speedy dogs, which have been around for about 3500 years, are loyal, loving, and surprisingly low-key.

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Intelligent, agile, and spirited, the German Shepherd is the ultimate service dog. There’s a lot underneath that thick coat of fur you might not know.

Rebecca OConnell