Dogs have been our loyal companions for thousands of years, and it’s no surprise that people are still fascinated by them today. Whether they are making us laugh, offering comfort, or surprising us ...

During the past year I've received numerous emails that can be best characterized as requests to "right the wrongs about prevailing myths about dogs and their relationships with us." Among the various ...

Brittany dogs are one of the most versatile breeds of hunting dogs around. These long-legged creatures will enthusiastically chase down ducks all day. They also make great family dogs on top of their ...

We give our pet dogs shelter, veterinary care, affection, training and play. We decide when they eat, where they sleep, when they go outside, who they meet, and how they move through the world. We ...

Like humans, dogs make all kinds of small movements and sounds in their sleep. You may see the twitch of a tail or hear your dog whine softly. These are familiar to us as the tell-tale signs of ...

Gary Larson loves animals and nature. Even before becoming famous, he worked a day job as an animal cruelty investigator for the Humane Society. Later, he would become an advocate for Conservation ...

When most people think of whiskers, they think of cats — even the most straightforward drawing of a cat often includes long whiskers — but did you know that dogs have whiskers too? Just like cat ...

Learn some intriguing facts about Pekingese dogs—the breed immortalized by All Creatures Great and Small’s Tricki Woo.

A recent essay by award-winning science writer Emily Anthes titled "In Defense of Dumb Dogs: Your pet is (probably) not a genius, and that’s OK" has generated countless emails, texts, and in-person ...