Never is it more annoying to be asked when you’re going tohave kids than in front of your fur baby. Clearly Aunt Zelda has lost it—howcan she ignore your little scruff monster like that?! Grr! Okay, okay, take acouple of deep breaths. You have to admit it, to other people it’s odd that youthink of your dog as your fur child. They just don’t accept it. It doesn’tmatter how cute their personalized dogcollar is or how well-trained they are; non-dog owners just don’tunderstand what it means to have a dog. It’s sad really, how can they not knowhow great it[...]

Just because you live in an apartment doesn't mean you must forego canine companionship. More and more apartments are allowing their tenants to keep pets, and dedicated dog parks are now found in almost every city in the country, making it easier than ever to get your cooped-up dog some exercise. But the key to success lies in breed selection. While some dogs adapt very well to apartment life, others require more exercise than the average apartment dweller is willing to provide. Great breeds for apartments are typically somewhat small, have relatively low energy levels, require only modest amounts of[...]