In a bygone era, a dog’s barking was a cherished trait. When humans lived in villages with open spaces, barking was basically the town’s loudspeaker—it helped announce everything from enemy tribes to ...

When it comes to dogs, sometimes size can throw people for a loop and trigger unfair stereotypes and misunderstandings of different breeds. For instance, large dog breeds like German Shepherds can be ...

Great Danes are often considered “gentle giants.” Historically, they were bred in Germany as boarhounds (used for hunting wild boar, deer, and other large game). Later, their imposing size made them ...