Dog Tips

Because of how most veterinarians are trained, they tend to overlook the one thing that's been shown to help up to 80% of dogs with chronic gastrointestinal issues. Instead, their go-to approach is often haphazard, unnecessary and likely to make the condition worse.

They have a wonderful temperament and are good with children. But they'll slobber their love everywhere, so probably not a good choice for a guard dog. Yet they're highly intelligent - No. 4 among all dogs. Many stick with this breed their whole life, despite some shortcomings.

Because of their uncanny intelligence, they have what some owners describe as a sixth sense. They can assess a situation and know when their unique skills are needed. And that makes them worth their bulk in gold to the owners who depend upon them for their livelihoods.