When dog owners meet in day-to-day life, it's only natural to ask a few questions, like what's your dog's name? What breed are they? And while you're bound to hear the same few answers more often than ...

Some dogs do more than follow cues. They pick up on how people feel almost immediately and adjust without anyone having to ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. The Dachshund, also known as the “wiener dog” or “sausage dog,” is a loyal, small dog breed with a big personality ...

A survey of more than 18,000 owners and genetic sequencing from more than 2,000 of their dogs determined breed ancestry wasn’t a good indicator of traits such as how easily dogs are provoked by ...

Mixed-breed dogs make excellent companions, but there are misconceptions that lead to too many of them being left in shelters ...

The oldest dog to ever live was 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 and died in October 2023. Pets are often ...

Meera Pal is a Northern California-based writer with a background in journalism and books. She covers pets, real estate, tech, and everything in between. You can follow her on Twitter @Meerakat Kelly ...