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When people buy or adopt a dog, many look for an affectionate and loving breed to choose from. After all, loving dogs get along well with everyone, especially kids and other pets. Read on to find out 17 of the most loving dog breeds and which one is best suited for your situation. 

Basepaws developed the Pet Travel Index 2025 to help dog owners identify the best travel destinations by ranking all 50 states on their dog-friendliness during the summer months.

You've probably seen it—two cats nestled together, one gently licking the other. It's a sweet, endearing sight, but there's more to this behavior than meets the eye. Grooming is instinctual for cats, but mutual grooming (also known as allogrooming) serves a variety of deeper purposes. From reinforcing social bonds to establishing hierarchy, grooming plays a crucial role in feline communication and community life. Let's take a closer look at why cats groom each other and what it reveals about their relationships.