Welcoming a dog into your life is such a richly rewarding experience. After all, they haven’t been dubbed man’s best friend ...

As one of the oldest sled dog breeds, they were bred to pull cargo long distances and work together to meet a common goal.

Larger dog breeds, like the Newfoundland, tend to have shorter lifespans.© Provided by Always Pets French mastiffs face ...

Here’s the science stuff: The same mutation causes short legs, or chondroplasia, in all dogs from short-legged breeds. This mutation results in abnormally short legs but normal-size bodies.

For instance, some breeds are more prone to excessive barking due to alarm, demand (they want that treat!), or boredom, which is especially common in high-energy herding and sporting dogs. Of course, ...