Whether a Pomeranian's coats grows back after shaving depends on a variety of factors.

How strong are pit bulls compared to other dogs has been something many people have been wondering about.

Retrievers retrieve for the simple fact that this is what they were selectively bred for.

Some dog breeds have floppy ears for the simple fact that they were selectively bred to be that way. Dogs are one of the most varied species of mammals on the face of earth. Indeed, dogs have been selectively bred to be so tiny to fit into purses and so large to almost compete with a pony. Floppy ears are just another trait that have been passed down from one generation to another in certain dog breeds.

Dog ears get cropped mostly because it's a tradition that has been passed down for centuries. Many breed standards for specific breeds require dog ears to be cropped. In some dog breeds having cropped ears is so important that uncropped ears are strongly frowned upon and even means for disqualification in the show ring.

Pomeranians may lose hair due to a variety of skin conditions, but some are known to exclusively affect this breed.

Dog breeds that kill rats are several, and most of them have a history of being specifically bred for the task.

You might be intrigued by those black dots found on the cheeks of German shepherds, what are they exactly?