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People Who Look Like Their Dogs

Owner-dog look alike

The final installment of this interesting collection (be sure to check out parts one, two & three) of dogs and their people who look eerily alike.

If you didn’t subscribe to this popular theory before, you probably will after these pics. What does your dog say about you?
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A Huge List of Dog Movies

Dog MoviesNeed hours and hours of dog therapy? You came to the right place, there are over 60 dog movies on this list, something for everyone.

For each one we’ve provided a link to where they can be purchased on Amazon & itunes, and where available links to their IMDB page and the trailer (or a clip of the film).

This list is so long, the biggest problem you’ll have is deciding which one you want to watch first, enjoy!

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The Smallest Dog Breeds

You’ve met the big dogs, now it’s time to meet the tiny ones, here are ten of the smallest dog breeds in the world

Interestingly enough most of these little guys used to be bigger and over the years selective breeding has made them smaller & smaller.

Affenpinscher

Affenpinscher

Image from Lennart.larsen

Also called Monkey Dog because of their monkey-like face & inherent curiosity, this breed was throught to have originated in Germany. Originally larger animals used to catch rats, during the 18th & 19th centuries they were bred smaller as companion animals.
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Dog Head & Face Terminology

Whether you are a full time breeder or a casual dog owner, knowing terminology associated with the canine breed can make you better at what you do.

Here are simple definitions for basic dog head & nose terminology.

Apple-headed

Apple-head

Image from e3000
A rounded or domed shaped head.

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The Biggest Dog Breeds Pt 2

A few weeks back we brought you the first installment of the biggest dog breeds and today it’s part two – the remaining members of the big dog daddies of the world.

These massive animals are generally called the giant breeds and many of them were used as war dogs or for hunting large game…like bears.

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