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Centuries of pack hunting left a clear mark on the behavior of Beagles—they expect company and know how to handle it. This breed shows strong interest in both people and other dogs, often initiating contact with an easygoing confidence. They adjust best in homes where mingling is part of the routine.Credit: Getty Images
Researchers at the University of Helsinki studied social gazing in dogs and found that breeds with flatter faces, like the Boston Terrier, tend to hold eye contact longer and use it more deliberately during interaction. That tracks with how this breed behaves in real life—balanced and unafraid to mix.Credit: Getty ImagesRoyalty may have bred them for lap duty, but their appeal goes far beyond a soft coat and small frame. Cavalier King Charles Spaniels were once constant companions to English aristocrats, often seen lounging beside kings or riding along in carriages. That history shaped a breed that craves closeness and reads expressions well.
Credit: Getty ImagesTrack this pup’s movement in a room, and you’ll likely find them one step ahead. Poodles watch closely, answer fast, and rarely miss a cue. Their intelligence shows up in how they adapt socially—reading tone, adjusting energy, and forming relationships without overwhelming the space. They thrive when routines include variety, especially activities that challenge both mind and body.
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Staffordshire Bull Terriers stay close to people, both physically and emotionally, without needing constant reassurance. That likeness plays out through lingering eye contact, a preference for close proximity, and a calm willingness to be part of the moment.The Biden administration had argued that hospitals — including ones in states with near-total bans — needed to provide emergency abortions under the Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act. That law requires emergency rooms that receive Medicare dollars to provide an exam and stabilizing treatment for all patients. Nearly all emergency rooms in the U.S. rely on Medicare funds.
The Trump administration announced on Tuesday that it would no longer enforce that policy.The move prompted concerns from some doctors and abortion rights advocates that women will not get emergency abortions in states with strict bans.
“The Trump Administration would rather women die in emergency rooms than receive life-saving abortions,” Nancy Northup, president and CEO of the Center for Reproductive Rights, said in a statement. “In pulling back guidance, this administration is feeding the fear and confusion that already exists at hospitals in every state where abortion is banned. Hospitals need more guidance, not less, to stop them from turning away patients experiencing pregnancy crises.”Anti-abortion advocates, meanwhile, praised the announcement. Marjorie Dannenfelser, president of SBA Pro-Life America, said in a statement that the Biden-era policy had been a way to expand abortion access in states where it was banned.