dogs

10 Sporty Facts About Boxers

These big dogs have an even bigger heart. Learn more about what makes boxers so lovable.

Best friends. (artvintage1800s.etsy.com/flickr)

What is the Point of a Pug—And 19 Other Dog Breeds?

Scientists Say Dogs Like Giving Treats to Their Friends

An experiment offered dogs the opportunity to give food to dogs they knew and liked. Their friends got treats.

10 Not-So-Fluffy Facts About Pomeranians

4. At one time, Queen Victoria had 35 Pomeranians in her kennel, and on her deathbed, asked that her Pom Turi remain by her side.

New Study Places the Origin of Dogs in Southeast Asia

Humans are thought to have domesticated the first canines 33,000 years ago.

Mike Carroll/College of Veterinary Medicine at Cornell University

First Puppies Born Through IVF

A beagle at Cornell successfully gave birth to the seven puppies conceived through in vitro fertilization.

Watch Jimmy Stewart Read a Sweet Poem About His Dog

“He never came to me when I would call, unless I had a tennis ball … Or he felt like it,” the poem began.

10 Super-Smart Facts About Basenjis

2. The first illustration of the ancient breed was found in tombs of the Great Pyramid of Khufu.

11 Brilliant Gifts for the Dog Lover in Your Life

Whether they own a dog or not, any canine enthusiast can appreciate these gifts.

11 Solid Facts About the English Bulldog

They're more than a(n adorably) wrinkly face.

Delta Will No Longer Check Pets as Cargo Luggage

But they can still travel in the main cabin.

9 Fuzzy Facts About the Portuguese Water Dog

Learn more about these athletic dogs and their European origins.

15 Amazing Dog (and Cat) Houses

Enviable doghouse designs so your pooch can live in style.

How Hair Keeps Animals Clean

A new study finds that hairs allow animals to shake dirt from their bodies.

How a Chicken Farmer and His Dog Helped Save an Island's Penguins

In 2006, the birds of Middle Island found a protector in an unlikely canine friend.

These Former TSA Dogs Are Looking for Forever Homes

The federal agency is seeking permanent homes for its former explosives detection canines.

11 Active Facts About the Australian Shepherd

Learn more about the pup and its roots in the … Wild West?

35 Adorable Photos of Your Pets in Halloween Costumes

We asked you to share pictures of your fuzziest trick-or-treaters. The results were impressive, and adorable.

11 Fun Facts About Internet Superstar Marnie the Dog

The dog/author’s fans include Taylor Swift, Larry King, and millions of others.

10 Quick Facts About Whippets

Blink once and these fast little pups are gone. Learn more about the spunky English racing dog.

What Makes Dogs Tilt Their Heads?

According to one study, dogs tilt their heads when they hear words that are meaningful to them, like the name of their favorite toy.

Genetic Study Suggests Dogs Originated in Central Asia

Our relationship with domesticated canines may have begun near Mongolia and Nepal.

11 Spunky Facts About the Maltese

Learn more about one of the world's oldest lap dogs.

10 Smart Facts About Dobermans

Dobermans have a reputation as menacing security dogs, but that doesn't mean they don't have a soft spot. Learn more about the second best guard dog in the world.