Lindsay Wilkins of Frederick County tries to get her energetic German Shepherds, Trip (left) and Gia, to hold still for a photo on Wednesday but has little luck. Lindsay and her husband, David, ...

These short-legged pups are the ultimate small companion.

Tripod dogs can live happy, full lives after the loss of a limb. They're no less than a four-legged dog would be, and with a few adaptations, they can do anything a four-legged dog could do, too. That ...