Dogs

Resources in this category:

About.com: Dogs
http://dogs.about.com/

An Internet guide about pet dogs, with feature articles, Website links, and discussion forums. Topics covered include adopting dogs, allergies, disabled dogs, breeding, grooming, children & dogs, famous dogs, and more.

AKC Breeds
http://www.akc.org/breeds/index.cfm

A directory of breeds recognized by the American Kennel Club; provides links to information about each breed, including general appearance, size, temperament and breeder contacts.

All About Greyhounds
http://www.adopt-a-greyhound.org/

Contains information on greyhound history, art, adoption, care, markings and a bibliography of greyhound-related books.

Beagles on the Web
http://www.beagles-on-the-web.com/

"Dedicated to the merry little hound who loves to sniff, snack, and snooze," Beagles on the Web is well-designed and full of useful information. This site's best feature is the section on adoption, helping connect families who want a beagle with dogs who need homes.

DexDog.com
http://www.dexdog.com/

All about chihuahuas. Includes guides to finding a chihuahua puppy, housebreaking, and caring for chihuahuas, as well as lots of chihuahua pictures.

Digital Dog
http://www.digitaldog.com/

"Digital Dog's Mission is to provide the public with HONEST observations about each dog breed's temperament and the possible physical or behavioral flaws found in every dog breed. We hope our site will be used to evaluate which dog is best for you."

Dog Breed Info Center
http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/

This site gives all kinds of helpful information on dogs as pets. It gives detailed information on most dog breeds including how to care for each breed and which breeds are most fitting to a person or family's lifestyle.

The Dog Infomat
http://www.doginfomat.com/

"A categorized collection of select, previewed, dog-related website links, original articles, features, photos, and news. The site also hosts a variety of subordinate sites as a courtesy to those who have requested a place for their noncommercial, dog-friendly websites."

Dogs Obedience Training.com
http://www.dogsobediencetraining.com/

A comprehensive site containing information regarding dog obedience. Training tips, articles, book reviews and links to canine-related resources can be found here.

Dr. P’s Dog Training
http://www.uwsp.edu/psych/dog/dog.htm

This virtual library provides resources pertaining to dog training and obedience. Includes subjects such as obedience, housetraining and scientific topics as well as photos and videos and opportunities to talk to other people about dog training.

Sled Dogs: An Alaskan Epic
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/sleddogs/index.html

Read about sled dogs, including Balto, a brave husky.

Veterinary Dentistry: Dental Care for Pets
http://www.smiledoc.com/dentist/pets.html

"The spectrum of dental disease in the dog and cat is wide and varied. This paper reviews the dental problems seen in dogs and cats, what services the veterinary dentist can offer, and what pet owners should know about their pets' teeth and gums."

Vetinfo: Veterinary Medical Information
http://www.vetinfo.com/

The site is divided into veterinary information and separate sections on dog and cat information. Under dog and cat info, there are questions and answers on a variety of health and other concerns owners have. There are also informational encyclopedias for dogs and cats. The first screen looks simple but the site is filled with information: the Vetinfo index is a good place to start if you want an overview of everything the site has.

WOOF! It's a Dog's Life
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/woof/home.html

"For dog lovers and owners alike, there are many questions and few simple answers -- how to select a dog that suits your lifestyle, how to train and feed that dog, what to do if your dog seems aggressive, shy, or anxious?" Get tips on training and caring for your dog and answers to commonly asked questions at this site.