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20 Best Dog-Friendly Beaches to Visit With Your Pup

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Splish-splash, your pup will jump for joy (or roll in the sand!) at any one of these beaches.

Here Are the 150+ Best Dog Names of All Time

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You can't go wrong with naming your pup one of these top-tier options.

150+ Superb Cat Names That Begin With the Letter S

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Decide what to call your sweet (or sassy!) kitty with the help of these stupendous ideas.

Use This Handy Pet Sitter Checklist Before Leaving for Vacation

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Heading out of town? Make sure these boxes are checked first.

This Jazzy DIY Mid-Century Modern Cat House Doubles as an Accent Table

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Kitty hideaways don't get more stylish than this.

What's Your Dog Personality?

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What Type of Pet Should You Get?

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Cat, dog, or something else entirely? The answer might surprise you!

5 Effective Dog Training Tools Pros Swear By

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Providing proper training for your canine companion is a big part of your role as a responsible dog parent. These tools will help you get the job done right.

'Pet Etiquette Fails' Photo Contest: Good Dogs Who Sometimes Mess Up

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What Type of Pet Should You Get?

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Cat, dog, or something else entirely? The answer might surprise you!

5 Effective Dog Training Tools Pros Swear By

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Providing proper training for your canine companion is a big part of your role as a responsible dog parent. These tools will help you get the job done right.

'Pet Etiquette Fails' Photo Contest: Good Dogs Who Sometimes Mess Up

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How to Reduce Pet Allergens at Home

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There's no denying pets are cute, but for pet allergy sufferers, they can also be downright dangerous.

266 Creative Girl Dog Names for Every Letter of the Alphabet

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Just get a girl dog? Give your new family member a name that truly suits her with one of these cute female dog names.

Why Cats Eat Grass & How to Satisfy Their Appetite Indoors

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Occasional snacking on grass is perfectly healthy for your cat. Learn why and how to plant a little indoor, chemical-free lawn on which he can graze.

250+ Badass Cat Names for Your Ferocious Feline

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If your kitty is one tough cookie, one of these badass cat names will help her feel more like the lioness she is inside.

We Tried It: Daily Paws Editors' Favorite Pet Products of 2021

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From dog beds to cat hammocks, we're sharing the products we loved (and our pets appreciated) this year.

These Are Our Absolute Favorite Costumes From the Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade 2021

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A wiener dog dressed as the Magic School Bus? Hilarious.

The 55 Best Gifts for Dog Lovers They'll Be Doggone Excited About

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Get the dog moms and dads in your life something unique this year.

Anatolian Shepherd

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breed group: working
breed size: extra large (101 lbs. or more)
other traits: easy to train, easy to groom, tolerates being alone, highly territorial, cold weather tolerant, strong loyalty tendencies
colors: fawn
patterns: brindle
coat length/texture: short, medium
temperament: aloof, protective

The Anatolian shepherd dog is loyal and incredibly strong—a working dog like none other. Learn more about this amazing dog breed.

Bloodhound

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breed group: hound
breed size: large (61-100 lbs.)
other traits: tendency to chew, strong loyalty tendencies, good hiking companion
colors: black, fawn, red, brown / chocolate / liver
patterns: bicolor, black and tan, liver and tan
coat length/texture: short
temperament: gentle, friendly, willful

Bloodhounds are talented trackers who live by their noses, require dedicated care, and love their humans. Learn more about living with a bloodhound.

American Staffordshire Terrier (AmStaff)

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breed group: terrier
breed size: medium (26-60 lbs.)
other traits: easy to groom, tendency to chew, hot weather tolerant, strong loyalty tendencies
colors: brown / chocolate / liver, fawn, black, blue
patterns: brindle, sable
coat length/texture: short
temperament: friendly, outgoing, playful

Courageous, smart, and loyal, the American Staffordshire terrier (“AmStaff" for short) can be a wonderful family pet that learns quickly with positive reinforcement. These energetic dogs are always up for a good outdoor adventure with their human friends.

Miniature Schnauzer

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breed group: terrier
breed size: small (0-25 lbs.)
other traits: hypoallergenic, easy to train, requires lots of grooming, tolerates being alone, high prey drive, high potential for weight gain, apartment-friendly, cold weather tolerant, hot weather tolerant, good for first-time pet owners
colors: black, white
patterns: bicolor, flecked / ticked / speckled
coat length/texture: wiry, medium
temperament: outgoing, playful, friendly