Like the Cavalier, Shih Tzus were bred specifically for companionship. They were a key part of Chinese royalty, serving as a ...

Just like humans, dogs have certain people they prefer over others. Here are some specific things that might influence who they pick as their favorite.

From Nordic lullabies to Grimm’s fairytales, the wolf has always haunted the edges of human history. Even today, wolves would ...

Greenland sled dogs can trace their origins back nearly 10,000 years. In a new study published July 10 in the journal Science, paleogeneticists mapped the path of these culturally important canines ...

Have you ever heard the devastating story of Hachikō the dog? This heartbreaking tale is evidence of a dog's deep and lasting devotion.

I have to confess that once upon a not-long-time ago, I was often guilty of having really poor etiquette when it came to meeting dogs out in public that I wanted to pet and fuss over. We’ve all done ...

It gives new meaning to dog years. Various types of sled dogs have been used by humans across the Arctic for almost 10,000 years, but new research reveals one particular type to be the oldest ...

The American Kennel Club website describes the ideal form and temperament of 204 dog breeds, from the affenpinscher (“loyal, curious and famously amusing”) to the Yorkshire terrier (“feisty, brave and ...

The world’s oldest dog is Bobi, a 31-year-old Portuguese dog who likes long naps by the fire. Bobi was born in 1992 when his owner was just 8 years old. Pets are often an important pillar in a child’s ...

The Panorama High School Marching Band performs during the 31st Annual Cesar E. Chavez March for Justice Sunday morning. Activists from around the San Fernando Valley gathered for the event in honor ...