It has been said that bringing home a new puppy is a lot like bringing home a human baby—the puppy is hungry all the time, poops a lot, cries, and keeps its people up all night. On the other hand—or paw—a new puppy is entertaining, loving, delightful, and a source of...

   Dogs have always been called “man’s best friend,” but that phrase just seems so, so—not enough, doesn’t it? A dog is so much more than a best friend; they are often your constant companion, a confidante, your therapist, your exercise buddy, and sometimes the one...

If you’ve ever had a kidney stone, you’ve experienced one of the worst physical pains a human can ever feel. Many women who’ve had a stone and who’ve also given birth say that passing the kidney stone was much more painful than pushing out a baby! So imagine if your...

Established in 1877, the Westminster Kennel Club is the oldest organization in the United States dedicated to the sport of purebred dogs. Every February at Madison Square Garden in New York City, more than 3,000 dogs compete in a variety of contests, including...

Are you considering bringing a furry dog-friend home this year? Good for you! Research published in Time Magazine shows that having a dog can lower levels of stress for adults and kids, is linked to lower blood pressure, and can even decrease the risk of children...

What Breed is My Dog? 3 Tips for Solving your Furry Mystery Millions of Americans families include a canine member, and it’s often a “mixed breed” dog, or—dare we say—mutt. Many of us are curious: “What breed is my dog?” What breeds are in my pet’s background or...