Calm, careful advice for life with dogs
Breed guides, dog sports, the stories of dogs through history, and a gentle corner for when you lose a dog. We’re rebuilding WoofWisdom one section at a time, written plainly and without hype.
Six sections, opening one at a time
The Breed Finder is open now. We’re working on one section at a time, so each can be done properly before it opens, and the rest are on the way.
Breeds New: Breed Finder
Search 40 breeds and see 1 to 10 ratings from first-time owner suitability to grooming.
Health & Care Coming soon
Plain-English guides to dog health, built on peer-reviewed research with the papers cited.
Sports Coming soon
An introduction to dog sports and activities, and how to get started.
Dogs in History Coming soon
Famous dogs, and the long story of how wolves became our companions.
Grief & Remembrance Coming soon
A gentle place to land after losing a dog, with kind, plain guides.
Community Coming soon
Reader photos and a friendly, moderated corner for dog people.
How we’ll approach health information
Our health guides will be built on peer-reviewed research, with the papers cited so you can read them yourself.
- Built on researchOur health guides will be built on peer-reviewed research.
- Papers citedWe will cite the papers, so you can read them yourself.
- Honest about limitsWhere the evidence is thin or still debated, we will say so plainly.
- Dated and revisitedEach guide will show when it was written and when it was last updated.
Health guides aren’t live yet. None have been published so far, and nothing on this page should be read as health advice. The Breed Finder’s ratings are our own editorial scores for a typical dog of each breed. Its vet bills ratings are informed by published studies, which are cited on the page.
From the blog
A few easy reads from our older articles while we build out the new sections.
- General dog chatConsidering a Puppy?
- Working dogsGun Dogs
- Working dogsGuide Dogs
- General dog chatA Warm Welcome to Woof Wisdom: Fun Facts and Information for Dog Lovers Everywhere
Grief & remembrance: coming soon
Losing a dog is losing a friend. We’re preparing a gentle space for remembering and coping with loss. It will open when it’s ready, and there’s no hurry.