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A Bernese Mountain Dog sheds a lot: the AKC scores the breed 5 out of 5. Here is the coat behind it, how it compares with a golden retriever, what the AKC and Cornell say about brushing, and when hair loss needs a vet.
Dogs like car rides for the smells, the time with their people, and where the trip leads. Here is why some dogs do not, and how to keep a dog safe in a moving or parked car.
Six freeze-dried dog treat brands compared on ingredients and sourcing from each maker's own site, with calories per treat and raw treat handling advice.
Long-haired and short-haired German Shepherds are one breed. See what the breed standard, the AKC, and a genetics paper say about each coat, brushing, and how to choose.
A crate that lets a German Shepherd stand up and turn around suits most dogs. Here are seven 42 and 48 inch crates, the size and door details from each Amazon listing, and AKC and Humane World for Animals advice on size, puppies, and crate training.
The cutest dog breeds, 15 picks with what the AKC says about each one's coat, grooming, exercise, and health, plus size and lifespan in one table.
Pick a bed big enough to stretch out on, with a thick foam base, a washable cover, and a grippy bottom. Here are seven in stock on Amazon, what each listing says, and what the AKC, OFA, and VCA say about joints, floors, and warmth.
Do homemade flea shampoos for dogs work? Here is what veterinary and poison control sources say about DIY flea baths, common ingredients, and what clears fleas.
Pick a dog shampoo that fits the coat and skin. Here are seven in stock on Amazon, what each listing says, how often the AKC and VCA say to bathe, and a step-by-step bath for a double coat.
A padded harness with a front and a back clip, fitted with two fingers under every strap, suits most German Shepherds. Here are seven in stock on Amazon, the size numbers from each listing, and AKC steps to fit one.
A restless German Shepherd usually needs more exercise, more brain work, or a steadier routine. Here is a daily plan, a settle-on-a-mat training sequence, and when to see your vet.
Six dog nail grinders listed in stock on Amazon, what each listing states about speed, noise, and battery, and what AKC, VCA, and the ASPCA say about when to trim and how to grind safely.