Are Vizslas Good Apartment Dogs?

Finding a Dog Friendly Rental Apartment in New York City
Sean Sheer Sean Sheer

Finding a Dog Friendly Rental Apartment in New York City

Finding a dog friendly apartment in New York City can be a challenge. Landlords, property managers, and condominium and coop boards often put a number of obstacles in your way. Urban Dog has guidance on how to be successful in today’s rental market.

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Cartoon Dog Breeds
Sean Sheer Sean Sheer

Cartoon Dog Breeds

Ever since I was a little kid, I've liked cartoons, comics, and animation. I got into a... um... discussion with someone recently about whether Disney's Goofy is a dog... or a cow (?) I did some research and the fruits of my labors can be found in this post.

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Are Weimaraners Good Apartment Dogs?
Sean Sheer Sean Sheer

Are Weimaraners Good Apartment Dogs?

If you’re thinking of choosing a Weimaraner to be your Urban Dog, read on and learn about Weims, exercise, temperament, health, and more from real life city-dwelling Weim owners.

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Balto and Other Statues of Dogs in New York City
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Balto and Other Statues of Dogs in New York City

In the 1920s, Nome, Alaska suffered a terrible diphtheria outbreak. Teams of mushers and sled dogs -- led by Balto and others -- battled blizzard conditions over nearly 700 miles to deliver medicine to the stricken town. Brooklyn-born sculptor Frederick George Richard Roth created this tribute to the heroic dog.

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