Are French Bulldogs Good Apartment Dogs?
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Cartoon Dog Breeds
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Traveling with Your Dog in New York City
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Balto and Other Statues of Dogs in New York City
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Driving From New York To Florida with Your Dog
Comic Book Dog Breeds
Shortly after the new Superman movie came out, the organizers of the dog meetups at Hudson Yards in Manhattan staged a Krypto look-a-like contest. Seeing all the different types of dogs entered had me wondering what breed of dog Krypto and his canine comic book colleagues actually are.
Scroll down to see what I found out.
Hypertrophic Osteodystrophy, Weimaraners, and our pup Bodhi
Hypertrophic osteodystrophy is an autoinflammatory disease that affects rapidly growing puppies. Inflammatory disorders are diseases where the immune system attacks the body's own cells or tissues and causes abnormal inflammation. Mild cases can last a few days; more serious ones can last for months.
Are Yorkshire Terriers Good Apartment Dogs?
If you’re a New Yorker thinking of having a Yorkshire Terrier as your apartment dog, then you’re not alone. The NYC Department of Licensing says there have been more than 40,000 Yorkshire Terriers registered with the city since the Big Apple started keeping records.
That makes them, after mixed breed dogs, the most popular Urban Dog in New York.
Are French Bull Dogs Good Apartment Dogs?
For three years in a row, the lovable French Bull Dog has been the most popular breed in the United States.
Lady Gaga, Megan The Stallion, Snoop Dog, Chrissy Teigen, (the late great) Carrie Fisher, Hugh Jackman, Dwayne Johnson, and Reese Witherspoon are just a few of the celebrities who’ve owned one of these cuties.
Are Brussels Griffons Good Apartment Dogs?
Laura Burkart is a breed enthusiast and runs the NYC Griffs social organization. She says: "They are good in small spaces; they don’t need lots of heavy exercise; they're really cuddly to hang out with on the couch; and they're known for being sweet affectionate dogs."
Krypto is Having a Moment
Here’s what you need to know in order to enjoy Krypto’s role in the new Superman movie: He is from Krypton, the planet of Superman’s birth, where he was the family pet. He was a space flight test subject who ended up on Earth. He has the same powers as the Man of Steel: he has super-strength; is more or less invulnerable; can fly; and has all the weird super-senses that Superman has.
Check out Urban Dog’s calendar of dog-friendly events in New York City. We include some events that are for humans only, but should appeal to dog owners. For a list view click here. If you are the organizer of an event or happening and want us to include it on our calendar, reach out to us and we’ll be happy to accommodate you if possible. Put Urban Dog Calendar Event in your email’s subject line.