DOGS
Dogs Really Like Looking at Doors
Doors “hold a special social relevance to dogs,” animal behavioral specialists say.
10 Noble Facts About German Shepherds
Intelligent, agile, and spirited, the German Shepherd is the ultimate service dog. There’s a lot underneath that thick coat of fur you might not know.
10 Facts About Chihuahuas
The American Kennel Club refers to this dog as “saucy,” and with good reason: Despite their small size, these dogs have a ton of personality.
Humans and Dogs Have Been Best Friends For Way Longer Than We Thought
A Lifetime of Friendship: Pets and Their People
Do Dogs Get Jealous of Each Other?
Just like how an older sibling might act out when a new baby joins the family, a study from PLOS ONE suggests dogs get jealous when they perceive there is a rival for their owners' attention.
These Baby Birds Puke on Predators with Third-Hand Weapons
When Eurasian rollers feed their babies grasshoppers, centipedes, and other insects, the chicks aren’t just getting the nutrition they need to grow—they’re getting an arsenal.
Can Dogs Understand Human Emotions?
Whenever I cry, my beagle, Sadie, jumps into my lap and nudges me with her nose. Is Sadie’s intuitiveness unique, or can dogs really understand human emotions?
10 Photos of Adorable Puppies at the AKC
This morning, in the world's most adorable press conference, the American Kennel Club announced that, for the 23rd year in a row, the Labrador Retriever is America's most popular pup—the longest reign in AKC history. We were there to partake in the photo
Is a Dog's Mouth Really Cleaner Than a Human's?
They're both filthy, but which is the most filthy?
15 Delightful Dog Breeds’ Original Jobs
It’s tough to be as exciting as a cuddly pooch, but GEICO’s delightful customer service comes close. Here are the original roles for 15 breeds of pup.
20 Adorable Photos from Meet the Breeds 2013
Every year, the American Kennel Club (AKC) and The International Cat Association (TICA) gather more than 200 breeds of adorable puppies and kittens in New York City's Jacob Javits Center. Here's what we learned at the 2013 show. (And if this isn't enough
5 Animals Disguised as Other Animals
I am lion, hear me bark.
29 Vintage Photos of Dogs Being Man's Best Friend
Happy National Dog Day!