Clear, evidence-led 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, the first Health & Care guides are live, and Dogs in History has begun. 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 53 breeds and see 1 to 10 ratings from first-time owner suitability to grooming.
Health & Care Adding now
Plain-English guides to dog health, built on peer-reviewed research with the papers cited. Live now: dental care and healthy weight.
Sports Coming soon
An introduction to dog sports and activities, and how to get started.
Dogs in History Adding now
Stories of dogs who shaped history. Live now: Kurt, the Marine scout dog on Guam.
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.
Health & Care: adding guides now
Our first two guides are live. Each one is written in plain English, built on peer-reviewed research and cites the papers it draws on. More guides will follow one at a time.
- Guide
Dog dental care
Daily plaque control, gentle handling and knowing when home care is not enough.
- Guide
Healthy weight for dogs
How to check body condition, count food and treats, and plan gradual weight management with your vet.
From Dogs in History
We’re opening this section one story at a time. First up: a Marine scout dog remembered in bronze as Always Faithful.
- Story
Kurt: the Doberman who led the way on Guam
A Doberman Pinscher scout dog who alerted Marines on Guam in July 1944, and whose story shaped the Always Faithful memorial.
How we approach health information
Our health guides are built on peer-reviewed research, with the papers cited so you can read them yourself.
- Built on researchOur health guides are built on peer-reviewed research.
- Papers citedWe cite the papers, so you can read them yourself.
- Honest about limitsWhere the evidence is thin or still debated, we say so plainly.
- Dated and revisitedEach guide will show when it was written and when it was last updated.
Our first health guides are live. They are general information, not a substitute for advice from your own vet about your own dog. 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.