SmartBreeds.io

Editorial Policy

How SmartBreeds builds breed pages and guides

SmartBreeds is meant to be a dog-breed library first: clear pages, source-backed references, and guide content that is easy to compare and keep browsing.

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What this page covers

  • How breed pages and guide pages are put together.
  • What kinds of sources are linked on the site.
  • How updates and correction requests are handled.

The public library currently includes 191+ breed pages and 17 guides.

Editorial principles

  • Write in plain language and keep the focus on comparing breeds, care fit, and everyday usefulness.
  • Link to kennel-club directories, breed standards, and other supporting references when available.
  • Avoid treating one score, one photo, or one label as final proof of breed background.
  • Keep internal links strong so readers can move easily between breed pages, guides, and related collections.

How breed pages are built

Breed pages combine breed records, quick facts, care notes, history details, related breeds, and source links. The goal is to make it easy to compare one breed against another without forcing readers to bounce across multiple sites first.

When stronger official directories or breed-standard pages are available, those links should appear clearly in the references section.

How guide pages are built

Guide pages are organized around themes people actually search for, like family fit, trainability, apartment life, shedding, barking, or breed origin. Each guide links back to the featured breed pages so readers can compare the underlying profiles directly.

Guide methodology notes explain what each roundup is trying to emphasize, but readers should still compare the individual breed pages before treating a list as a final answer.

Source and correction policy

Reference sections are meant to be visible and easy to review. If a page needs stronger sourcing, newer source notes, or a factual correction, that should be updated when the supporting information is available.

Use the feedback page to flag missing sources, outdated facts, broken links, or corrections worth reviewing.

FAQ

Common questions

Who publishes SmartBreeds?

SmartBreeds is published by the SmartBreeds Editorial Team and focuses on dog-breed guides, comparison pages, and photo search support content.

How are breed pages and guides put together?

Pages are built from breed records, guide logic, and source checking against kennel-club directories, breed standards, and supporting references where available.

How can I report a correction?

If you spot something inaccurate or outdated, use the feedback page so the page can be reviewed and updated.