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

Rebecca OConnell
















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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


Chihuahuas are small dogs with big personalities.

The American Kennel Club refers to this dog as “saucy,” and with good reason: Despite their small size, these dogs have a ton of personality.

Rebecca OConnell






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Just like how an older sibling might act out when a new baby joins the family, a study from PLOS ONE suggests dogs get jealous when they perceive there is a rival for their owners' attention.

Hannah Keyser
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Whenever I cry, my beagle, Sadie, jumps into my lap and nudges me with her nose. Is Sadie’s intuitiveness unique, or can dogs really understand human emotions?

Meghan Holohan