I breed and train dogs that sell for $175,000 each. We place about 20 dogs a year, and it took us a while to be profitable.

Kim Greene, founder of Svalinn Dogs, shares how she turned her childhood fear of dogs into a successful business breeding protection dogs.

Dog Breeds With the Longest Life Spans—and How To Help Yours

From tiny Chihuahuas to energetic beagles, some dogs are simply built to go the distance, a veterinarian told Newsweek.
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This Quiz Will Change the Way You Think About Dog Breeding

Dr. Horowitz is a cognitive scientist who studies dogs. Sex with your sibling is called incest and is illegal in almost all 50 states. Sex with your sibling or other close relations, if you are a dog, ...
The New York Times

But how much does breed shape a dog’s health and behavior?

Humans have a long history of reshaping their canine companions, which evolved from ancient wolves. At least 10,000 years ago, Arctic peoples were using selective breeding to create sled dogs, ...
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The Hidden Superpowers of Mutts: Why Mixed-Breed Dogs Often Live Longer

Mixed-breed dogs make excellent companions, but there are misconceptions that lead to too many of them being left in shelters ...