Dog Information, Calculators, Breeds and Local Services

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Dog breed directory

Find your favorite dog breed

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Braque Saint-Germain

SizemediumGroupBreedStatuspublished

Gentle · intelligent · affectionate

Braque d'Auvergne

SizemediumGroupBreedStatuspublished

Gentle · intelligent · affectionate

Braque du Bourbonnais

SizemediumGroupBreedStatuspublished

Gentle · intelligent · loyal

Brazilian Terrier

SizesmallGroupBreedStatuspublished

Alert · friendly · energetic

Briard

SizelargeGroupBreedStatuspublished

Loyal · intelligent · protective

Briquet Griffon Vendéen

SizemediumGroupBreedStatuspublished

Courageous · energetic · independent

Briquet de Provence

SizemediumGroupBreedStatuspublished

Gentle · intelligent · alert

Brittany

SizemediumGroupBreedStatuspublished

Intelligent · energetic · eager to please

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Breed finder

Which dog breed suits your life?

Start with your home, experience, activity level and grooming preferences.

Dog tools

Featured dog calculators

Free planning toolOpen calculator →Age

Growth

Puppy growth calculator

Estimate adult size from age and current weight.

Dog age calculator

Convert dog years with size-aware context.

Free planning toolOpen calculator →Food

Dog calorie calculator

Estimate daily calories and food portions.

Free planning toolOpen calculator →Weight

Healthy weight guide

Understand body condition and breed ranges.

Free planning toolOpen calculator →Cost

Dog ownership cost

Plan recurring and first-year expenses.

Free planning toolOpen calculator →

Puppy growth charts

Track puppy growth and predict adult size

Choose a breed and add age, sex and current weight to explore an explicitly modelled estimate.

Estimate adult size

Dog food safety

Can dogs eat it?

Search reviewed ingredient pages for safety status, serving context and veterinary cautions.

Fruits Vegetables Meat Dairy

Safety warning

Toxic foods dogs should avoid

KEEP AWAY

Chocolate

Seek veterinary advice after exposure

Contains methylxanthines that can be dangerous.

Safety guide →

KEEP AWAY

Grapes and raisins

Seek veterinary advice after exposure

Associated with potentially serious kidney injury.

Safety guide →

KEEP AWAY

Xylitol

Seek veterinary advice after exposure

Can cause a dangerous drop in blood sugar.

Safety guide →

Local dog directory

Find trusted services near you

VET

Veterinarians

Find veterinary clinics by country, region and city.

Browse directory →PARK

Dog parks

Explore dog-friendly spaces and facilities.

Browse directory →BREEDER

Breeders

Browse source-aware breeder profiles.

Browse directory →SHELTER

Shelters

Find shelters and dog adoption services.

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Choose your location

Make The Dogs Mag local

Browse city-specific veterinarians, parks, breeders, shelters, licensing and laws.

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Local guides

City dog guides

City guide

Mixed breeds

Explore crossbreeds

Crossbreed profiles are in editorial review.Only reviewed and published records appear here.

Breed comparisons

Popular breed comparisons

LLabrador RetrieverVSGolden RetrieverG

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GGerman ShepherdVSBelgian MalinoisB

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FFrench BulldogVSBoston TerrierB

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Dog name generator

Find a name that fits perfectly

Explore names by style, theme, sex, breed and personality.

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Licensing and rules

Know the requirements where you live

Use official government sources to understand licensing, leash, microchip and vaccination requirements.

Location example

Los Angeles dog licensing

Licence: Check official city requirements
Source: Local government

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Safety alerts

Latest dog food recalls

Official notices

Check current food recall information

Recall pages should use regulator or manufacturer notices, preserve dates and clearly identify affected products.

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Puppy development

Puppy care by age