Ciera Velarde

A dog person through and through, Ciera spends most of her free time trying to convince her boyfriend that they should adopt a puppy. In the meantime, she gets her dog time in by FaceTiming her family's dog Luke, a Goldendoodle named in honor of her favorite Gilmore Girls character. Ciera draws on her love for all things pups when writing for Daily Paws, and she has previously worked for BuzzFeed, where she wrote the Dog A Day newsletter.

21 Custom Gifts Perfect For Anyone Obsessed With Their Pets

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Have you ever wanted a pair of slippers, a mug, a phone case, or even a cookie cutter with your pet’s face on it? Let's make that a reality.

Grab Your Hammer! These Catio Kits Are Purrfect for the DIY Cat Owner

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Because cats deserve to enjoy the great outdoors, too.

Let Your Cat Enjoy the Sunshine With These 6 Catios

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Catios keep your cat protected from predators, and you can rest assured knowing they won’t make any great escapes.

Is Your Pet Ready for Pride? These 14 Rainbow-Colored Outfits Are Perfect for Any Pooch

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From collars to leashes to T-shirts, these outfits come in every color of the rainbow—perfect for strutting your stuff during Pride.

Toy Fox Terrier

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breed group: toy
breed size: small (0-25 lbs.)
other traits: easy to train, easy to groom, high prey drive, apartment-friendly, high potential for weight gain, good hiking companion, strong loyalty tendencies, good for first-time pet owners
colors: black, white, brown / chocolate / liver
patterns: bicolor, tricolor
coat length/texture: short
temperament: outgoing, friendly, playful

Toy fox terriers are smart, playful, and energetic dogs that are a perfect combination of the best traits from terriers and toy breeds. Learn more about living with this tiny, fun-loving pup.

Amazon Shoppers Call These Dog Toys Nearly Indestructible—and We Have an Exclusive Code

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Ferocious chompers: meet your match.

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Beat puppy boredom with this 10-piece dog toy set perfect for tiny dog mouths.

You Knead To Get This Bread-Shaped Bed for Your Cat

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Your cat is sure going to loaf this bed!

It's Raining Cats and Dogs! Here's the Best Rain Gear to Keep Your Pup Dry

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Don’t put a rain check on your daily walks—brave the wet weather and keep your doggy dry with these rain jackets, waterproof boots, and more!

Your Dog Deserves One of These Birthday Boxes Full of Treats and Toys

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Get the paw-ty started with these birthday boxes full of goodies your dog will love.

German Wirehaired Pointer

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breed group: sporting
breed size: medium (26-60 lbs.)
other traits: easy to train, easy to groom, high prey drive, loves water, hot weather tolerant, cold weather tolerant, strong loyalty tendencies, good hiking companion
colors: white, brown / chocolate / liver
patterns: spotted, flecked / ticked / speckled, bicolor
coat length/texture: short, wiry
temperament: outgoing, willful, playful, friendly, aloof

German wirehaired pointers are energetic, intelligent, loyal dogs that love spending time outdoors and are easy to train. If you're an avid hiker, a GWP might be for you.

14 Dogs Who Aren’t Afraid to Let It All Hang Out

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Modesty? Never heard of it.

13 Dogs with BIG Personalities

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These pups have no issue showing off their attitude!

Keep Your Life Fur-Free With These Pet Hair Removers

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Make the most of a hairy situation.

14 Times Dogs Thought They Were Humans

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Whether it’s sitting in front of your computer or wearing your favorite shirt, dogs love to imitate their favorite humans.

Hydration Station! Here Are the 13 Best Water Dispensers for Thirsty Dogs

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Your dog’s water bowl will never be dry again thanks to these free-flowing dispensers.

These 15 Dogs Playing in the Snow for the First Time Will Warm Your Frozen Heart

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So many pups are experiencing snow for the first time—and you have to see the adorable photos!

15 Charming Dogs Who Just Can’t Seem to Follow the Rules

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The only rule we think our pups should follow is “be as adorable as possible.”

13 Dogs Who Can’t Resist Digging in the Mud

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If there’s one thing dogs love more than napping and treats, it’s playing in the mud.

Hokkaido

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breed group: working
breed size: medium (26-60 lbs.)
other traits: easy to train, easy to groom, cold weather tolerant, strong loyalty tendencies, good hiking companion, high prey drive
colors: red, black, white, gray
patterns: brindle, black and tan
coat length/texture: long
temperament: gentle, friendly, outgoing, playful

Hokkaido are intelligent, energetic, loyal dogs that aim to please their owners above all else. Learn more about this family-friendly pup who’s native to Japan.

13 Pairs of Dogs Who Are Double the Adorable Trouble

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With a partner in crime by their side, these dogs prove that even harmless mishaps can be so much more exciting.

14 Times Dogs Proved They Will Eat Anything

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Whole pumpkins, slippers, remotes, and even cereal. Dogs love to taste anything and everything our world has to offer!

American Eskimo Dog

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breed group: non-sporting
breed size: small (0-25 lbs.)
other traits: easy to train, easy to groom, tendency to chew, apartment-friendly, strong loyalty tendencies, good for first-time pet owners, high potential for weight gain, highly territorial
colors: white, cream
patterns: bicolor
coat length/texture: long
temperament: gentle, outgoing, friendly, playful, protective

American Eskimo dogs are intelligent, energetic pups with fluffy white coats that are easily trainable and highly loyal to their owners.

13 Times Dogs Proved How Lovable They Are—Even When They Weren’t on Their Best Behavior

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Even the most well-behaved dogs have their mischievous moments.

13 Dogs Who Don’t Know Their Own Size

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Any dog can be a lap dog if they try hard enough.

5 Reasons Dog Training Makes Life Better

Is Pet Insurance Really Worth the Cost?

200+ Cute Cat Names for Every Kind of Kitty

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