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The 7 Unhealthiest Dog Breeds
Dogs have been humanity’s stalwart companions for tens of thousands of years. Unfortunately, not every dog is as genetically healthy as they deserve to be, thanks largely to our meddling. Over the past few centuries, human-guided breeding has split dogs into hundreds of distinct breeds, based on specifically desired physical characteristics. And sometimes, these characteristics,…
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Why Pitbulls Can’t Swim, and Other Things to Know Before Taking Your Dog in the Water
Everyone loves a dog in a pool. Watching a pup paddle around, snout just above the surface, is a pastime so adored we’ve even named a swimming stroke in its honour. However, that doesn’t mean you should assume you can toss any dog into a pool without a life jacket, thinking natural instincts will take…