Dogs live forever, right? Right!? Unfortunately, like humans, dogs are mortals. Anyone who has lost a pet knows how heartbreaking it is to s...

Summer is the time to have outdoor fun with our dogs. Longer walks in the park, ambitious hikes, beach days, or family travel — the sun is s...

Dogs age at different rates compared to humans, but the simple rule of 7 dog years to 1 human year is far from accurate. If humans age...

A Chinese businessman purchased a Tibetan mastiff for $1.9 million in 2014. Similarly, in 2011, a red Tibetan mastiff by the name of “Bi...

The Shih Tzu (pronounced Shid Zoo in singular and plural), is undoubtedly one of the world’s oldest dog breeds. The Shih Tzu is often refe...

Dog shows are meant to show off the best of the best examples of purebred dogs. There are many strict standards that must be adhered to, a...

A Maryland couple is suing a kennel after one of their toy poodles was killed by a much larger dog. The Klionskys of Bethesda boarded...

It's horrible that KFC kicked out that 3-year-old girl, but let's focus on the real problem: pit bulls were bred to be violent ...

A hairless terrier and an ancient North African hound are ready to run with the pack of dog breeds recognized by the American Kennel Club...

Many experts and organizations in a position to know (for example, animal behaviorists, dog trainers, and rescue professionals), discoura...

If you’ve ever taken a trip with your dog and checked into a hotel that claims to be “pet friendly,” there are a few things to keep in mi...

A loyal pit bull who stood guard over her injured owner is up for adoption after the family who took her in found they were unable to car...

Looking for a way to harness the energy of an unruly German shepherd puppy named Solo, English professor Cat Warren started training him ...

This chart is from, from David McCandless' fascinating new book Knowledge is Beautiful, ranks 87 dog breeds and compares those ranking...

Sneezing refers to the normal behavior of expelling air to remove matter through the nasal cavity. Reverse sneezing, on the other hand, re...

Burlingame, CA - A quarter of the dogs taken in by one California animal shelter look like Chihuahuas. So how do you make a pet stand out ...

Bexley officials are not likely to welcome pit bulls into their community, despite passage of legislation yesterday to end labeling of t...