About Pawsplained

Dogs, explained. Pawsplained is an independent website for people who live with dogs, or want to. We answer the questions owners actually ask — which breed fits my life, can my dog eat this, how much should I feed her, is this normal — and we answer them first, in plain English, before explaining why.

What you’ll find here

• Breed profiles with size in US units and metric, trait ratings, history, care, health screening and honest notes on who each breed suits.
• “Can dogs eat…?” pages with a clear verdict, the reasons behind it, and what to do if your dog already ate something risky.
• Calculators for dog age, daily calories, chocolate risk and puppy growth, each showing its formula and source.
• Care guides on training, behavior, puppies, grooming, nutrition and safety.

How we work

Everything is written from published veterinary, toxicology and breed-club sources, and every page lists the sources it relies on. We don’t give medication doses, we don’t claim to have tested products, and we don’t invent experts or stories. Read our editorial policy for the details.

Our pages are general information, not veterinary advice. Your own vet knows your dog — please talk to them about anything to do with your dog’s health.

How we’re funded

Some pages show product suggestions with links to Amazon for visitors in the United States. If you buy through those links we may earn a commission, at no extra cost to you. It never changes our verdicts. See the affiliate disclosure.

Get in touch

Found a mistake or have a question about a page? Use the contact form. Corrections are reviewed and the page’s “updated” date changes when we fix something.