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Dogs and cats: 459 breeds, care and health

Everything about pets: care, health and the behavior of cats and dogs.
Pomeranian
Dogs
402 breeds · 8 sections · 19 rankings
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Cats
57 breeds · 7 sections · 16 rankings
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Dog Care and Health
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Cat Care and Health
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Dog Training
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Cat Nutrition
Benefit or Poison? Top 10 Common Fridge Staples That Are Quietly Killing Your Cat's Liver
Dog Owner Tips
Eye to Eye: Why You Should Never Stare at a Strange Dog (Even if They Look Friendly)

World of dogs

What worries you today
Dog Breeds 402 breeds Dog Owner Tips 47 articles Dog Care and Health 34 articles Dog Training 24 articles
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Dog Behavior Dog Nutrition Dog Breed Comparisons For Puppies
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Best guard and protection dog breeds20 breeds Best dog breeds for an apartment20 breeds Best dog breeds for children and family20 breeds Hypoallergenic dog breeds (low-shedding)20 breeds Most affectionate dog breeds20 breeds Best dog breeds for beginners20 breeds Quietest dog breeds20 breeds Most active dog breeds for sport20 breeds
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World of cats

What worries you today
Cat Breeds 57 breeds Cat Owner Tips 35 articles Cat Care and Health 34 articles Cat Behavior 20 articles
All sections
Cat Nutrition For Kittens Cat Breed Comparisons
Rankings
Best cat breeds for an apartment10 breeds Best cat breeds for children and family10 breeds Best cat breeds for beginners10 breeds Most affectionate cat breeds10 breeds Quietest cat breeds10 breeds Hypoallergenic cat breeds (low-shedding)10 breeds Most active cat breeds10 breeds Smartest cat breeds10 breeds
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Rare breeds

The long tail of the guide: what rarely shows up in rankings
Afghan Hound Afghanistan / Central Asia Auvergne Pointer France (Auvergne) Briard France English Cocker Spaniel Great Britain Griffon Nivernais France (Nivernais) Korthals Griffon France / Netherlands Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen France Samoyed Russia / Siberia Spanish Water Dog Spain

What we rely on

Breed profiles are based on FCI standards and those of feline organizations, club data and veterinary sources — the list is given at the end of each profile.