Breed Tips
From the most recognizable characteristics of popular cat and dog breeds to the best low maintenance pets to match your lifestyle, Spot shares important breed tips to help you keep your furry family members healthy and happy.

Best Medium Sized Dog Breeds
Dogs come in all shapes and sizes. You’ll find the smallest ones like Chihuahuas that are as small as 5-8 inches and weigh not more than 5 lbs. to the large ones like Great Danes and Mastiffs that are more than 30 inches tall and can weigh up to 250...
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Can Dogs Eat Watermelon Skin?
Watermelons are a popular fruit because of their delicious taste and refreshing qualities. Many pet owners want to give their pets the same luxuries that they enjoy, so they may want to give their dogs watermelon. While watermelon is generally safe for...
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Do Shih Tzus Shed?
The lion dogs from China, Shih Tzus, come with a regal attitude. They have all the reasons for that as they were the favorites of Chinese Royals. And so much so that the Chinese refused to sell, trade, or give any away. They come with a long and silky...
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Things to Know Before Getting a Sausage Dog
Looks like you’ve heard about how cool hot dogs are. Nope, we are not talking about the edible ones, but the ones with four legs. Before you learn anything about this breed and make your decision about getting one of them home, here’s the most...
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Top 10 Most Expensive Dog Breeds
Everything comes at a price. We have been domesticating dogs since thousands of years and even in the start when we feel had no cost of owning a dog, there always was one. Maybe not a monetary cost attached in terms of getting a pet dog but even the...
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What is a Chihuahua's Personality?
Picture this: a dog small enough to fit in a teacup but with a bark that suggests it’s ready to take on a Great Dane – that’s Chihuahua for you. Often known as the dog with the heart of a lion, they are like tiny dynamites. Their history is as colorful...
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How Much Does a Bulldog Cost in 2025?
Bulldog Characteristics Life expectancy: 8 – 10 years Adult weight: 45 – 60 lbs. Adult height: 15 – 18 in. Origin – England Also known as the American Bulldog, Bulldogs are a mastiff-type dog breed that originated in England from its English Bulldog...
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Most Protective Dog Breeds
Did you know that we humans did not domesticate dogs for protection? There’s even a theory that suggests that we domesticated dogs by accident. It says that during the ice age, hunter-gatherers may have shared the surplus meat with wolves, which in...
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How Much Does a British Shorthair Cost in 2025?
British Shorthair Characteristics Adult weight: 7 - 17 lbs. Adult height: 12 - 14 inches Life expectancy: 15 - 20 years Origin - Great Britain British Shorthair cats are wonderful companions, known for their charming demeanor and distinctive...
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