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Did you know? The Chihuahua Club of America does not endorse nor condone the use of terms such as…

Adrienne Farricelli

Did you know? The Chihuahua Club of America does not endorse nor condone the use of terms such as "teacup, Pocket Size, Tiny Toy,or Miniature and cautions perspective puppy buyers to not be misled by them. https://pethelpful.com/dogs/Facts-About-Teacup-Dog-Breeds

Facts About Teacup Dog Breeds Prospective Buyers Should Know
Facts About Teacup Dog Breeds Prospective Buyers Should Know

Teacup dog breeds may be cute and quite irresistible, but do you know what you are actually buying? Here's a guide on raising awareness about teacup puppies and breeds.

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Why Do Retrievers Retrieve?

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

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Why Do Some Dog Breeds Have Floppy Ears?

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.

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Why Do Dog Ears Get Cropped?

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.

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Do Great Danes Have High Prey Drive?

Whether great danes have high prey drive is something many folks who love this breed may be wondering about. Perhaps you dream of owning a dog breed that gets along with your cats or who ignores squirrels on walks. Does the great dane qualify as a low-prey drive dog?

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Why Do Corgis Bark So Much?

Corgis bark so much for the simple reason that they were selectively bred to use their barking back in time when they made wonderful all-around farm dogs. Corgis are therefore very vocal companions using their barks to communicate a variety of emotions. Forearmed is forewarned goes the saying, so any time you are interesting in opening your heart and home to a specific dog breed, it helps to conduct some research so to have a general idea on what to expect.

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Why Do Border Collies Bite Children?

Border collies bite children often due to driving instincts that were deeply inculcating in this dog after years of selective breeding. In order to understand this behavior, it helps to take a glimpse back into this breed's history as a herder of sheep in the Anglo-Scottish border.

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What's the Behavior of Indian Pariah Dogs?

The behavior of Indian Pariah dogs is quite different compared to the behavior observed in other canine companions.

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Will a Pomeranian's Coat Grow Back After Shaving?

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

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How Strong Are Pit Bulls Compared to Other Dogs?

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

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Why Do Pomeranians Lose Hair?

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

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