In this world of crossbred, hybrid and designer dogs, it can sometimes feel as though there is an infinite number of dog breeds. The American Kennel Club currently has 192 purebred dogs registered. If we crossbreed two of these purebred dogs, a Chihuahua and Dachshund, then we will have a litter of Chiweenies. A first-generation… Read More

With their beautiful thick coats and piercing eyes, the Siberian Husky is a truly exotic breed to behold. You probably are most familiar with their role as sled dogs, which demonstrates their perseverance, athleticism, loyalty, and, of course, affinity for cool climates. If you’re eager to discover more about this breed’s personality, historic background, and… Read More

West Highland White Terriers, dubbed Westies for short, are wee doggos with energetic, vivacious, larger-than-life personalities. In fact, ask any current owner and they’ll probably confirm that this breed seems to think it’s way bigger than its actual size (in our opinion, that only makes them that much more endearing!). Westies know they’re hot stuff,… Read More

Teacup dogs are tiny breeds of pups, sort of bending to the “Aw, I wish they’d stay this small forever!” idea about puppies. Unfortunately, purposefully breeding animals smaller and smaller means their tiny size comes with big health issues. If you purchase your pet from an unlicensed teacup dog breeder, you could find your troubles are… Read More

National Pit Bull Awareness Day is the last Saturday in October and with ongoing breed bans, the awareness campaign seems more important than ever. Healthy Paws wanted to share some support for these dynamic dogs and dispel some of the myths that exist about the breed. We reached out to Alyssa Severn, an advocate, foster-mom, and rescuer of… Read More

From Labrador retrievers to Newfoundlands to Scottish Terriers, black dogs have been loyal friends and companions, as well as hardworking service pups. Unfortunately, shelters have noticed that these dogs suffer from common stereotypes that leaves them homeless longer simply because they “look scary,” or their photos don’t show their cute faces clearly enough. Much like… Read More

Dogs as a species are incredibly diverse in size. There are tiny dog breeds, gigantic dog breeds, and everything in between. A dog’s size affects its health, and usually plays a part in determining a dog’s lifespan. But some people have wondered if the effects of size go deeper than that: Can a dog’s size predict… Read More

Everyone knows this pup as the feisty, taco-loving pooch from all those Taco Bell commercials, Elle Woods’ teeny sidekick in Legally Blonde, and countless memes all over the internet. Yes, we’re talking about Chihuahuas, the itsy bitsy, fit-in-your-bag canine that’s a mainstay in pop (pup?) culture but, more importantly, a true companion for many around… Read More