You know dogs come in all shapes and sizes, but there’s something especially “aww”-worthy about short-legged dogs. Sure, they may not rank as the fastest dog breeds, but the way they waddle ...

Sep. 16, 2024 — A new study shows the mood-boosting benefits of Buckeye Paws, a therapy dog program that many health care workers say helps reduce emotional exhaustion and improve work ...

Geneticists are still on the hunt for an explanation. In this age of modern domestication, why are the largest dog breeds up to 40 times bigger than the smallest? While the answer remains unclear ...

Understanding these cognitive milestones could help humans raise better dogs. Duke University researchers have developed a program to study puppy development inspired by experiments used to study ...

The number of dog breeds worldwide isn't straightforward, so let’s put it this way: It’ll be a while before you run out of dogs to adore It’s complicated. It depends on who you ask and how ...

Commissions do not affect our editors' opinions or evaluations. Dog attacks can be frightening and can cause devastating injuries. Whether you’re considering a dog bite lawsuit or want to ...

When deciding between wet and dry dog food, you and your pup’s personal preferences play a big role. Both dry and wet food can be good nutritional choices for your dog, but each comes with ...

Prairie dogs live in underground burrows, extensive warrens of tunnels and chambers marked by many mounds of packed earth at their surface entrances. Burrows have defined nurseries, sleeping ...

On Oct. 4, 1950, audiences met the pup. Soon after, readers would discover that Snoopy was no average dog. For the last 74 years, creator Charles Schulz's characters have captivated millions ...

You are cuddling your pup and giving him belly rubs when suddenly you notice red spots on his belly. What are these red spots and are they cause for concern? Red spots on your dog’s belly could be due ...

From managing weight to building robust immune systems, there are numerous health benefits to giving your dog the right food, according to experts (balanced, of course, around their favorite dog ...

Four adoptable dogs with people names: Derek and Gustavo in New York City, Mary in Chattanooga, Tenn., and Nora in Westhampton, N.Y. Adoption profiles for all dogs pictured are linked at the end ...