DOGS

Why Female Dogs Are Called “B*tches”—And How the Word Became an Insult to Women

How did the word for a female dog become a derogatory word for women? We explain.

Keep them cozy and happy with a clean bed.

How to Clean Your Dog’s Bed—And Keep It Clean

Keep your dog‘s bed fresh and safe with these cleaning steps and tips.

Do Dogs Enjoy Music?

Some scientific evidence has shown that dogs exhibit calmer behavior while listening to soothing music.

Tibetan Mastiffs are majestic and expensive.

The 10 Most Expensive Dog Breeds to Own

The upfront costs aren’t the only factors to consider when purchasing a pet.

Snow can be fun for pups ... until it's not.

5 Tips for Safely Walking Your Dog in Winter

These cold weather walking tips for dogs can help you keep your pet safe, plus how to tell when it's too cold to walk your dog outside.

Here‘s Yamaha enjoying a date! (She is available for adoption at Broward County Animal Care in Florida.)

Chewy Is Sponsoring Shelter Dog ‘Dates’ for Valentine’s Day

Your Valentine this year could be a shelter dog in need of a home.

Can You Guess the Animal Phobia?

See if you can spot the names of these common (and not so common) terms for animal apprehension.

How Do Dog Whistles Work?

The ultrasonic training instruments are easy to use. But there’s a dark history behind their inventor—and their initial purpose.

The dogs who pulled off the Nome Serum run might have looked a little bit like this.

10 Things You Need to Know About the 1925 Serum Run to Nome, Alaska

From January 27, 1925 until February 2, 20 mushers and 150 dogs heroically transported desperately needed diphtheria antitoxin to the remote town of Nome, Alaska, saving countless lives in the process. But the event wasn’t without controversy.

Dogs make great truffle hunting helpers.

Dogs Sniff Out Two New Species of Truffles in the U.S.

The two new truffle species hadn’t been formally identified by scientists before the canines discovered them.

The DOG 6 will make you worry less about your dog‘s wellbeing.

New Dog Tracker Monitors Your Pet’s Location as Well as Their Barks

Tractive‘s GPS tracker offers real-time tracking, health monitoring, and safety features for dog owners.

Why Do Dogs Love Tennis Balls?

Fido’s fascination stems from a unique mix of instinct and happenstance.

If Your Dog Hates Booties, Use Petroleum Jelly to Protect Their Paws in the Winter

If you dread wrangling your pet into their winter booties, a swab of petroleum jelly can protect their paws from snow, ice, and salt in a pinch.

Here‘s how to keep your canine clean and happy.

How Often Do You Need to Bathe Your Dog?

The answer varies based on your pet‘s coat, activity, and skin type.

A Danish-Swedish farmdog reacts excitedly to the news it’s now AKC-approved.

Danish-Swedish Farmdog Gains Full Recognition From the American Kennel Club

The yodeling working dog can now vie for Best in Show honors.

The Comers received the best Christmas gift.

Family Wakes Up to Missing Dog Ringing Their Doorbell on Christmas Eve

When Brooke Comer received a Ring notification at 2:30 a.m., she didn’t expect to see her lost dog.

This Handy Chart Tells You When It’s Too Cold to Walk Your Dog

Dogs have built-in fur coats, but that doesn’t mean they don’t get chilly during their winter walks.

She's probably looking at one of our map or dog pieces.

Our 15 Most Popular Stories of 2024

Content about maps, fascinating facts about everyday objects, language, and dogs was a hit among Mental Floss readers this year.

“Treat” is probably one of the more popular buttons.

Do Those Dog “Talking” Buttons Really Work?

According to viral videos on TikTok and Instagram, pet dogs are expressing their demands using button boards instead of barking. But is the communication legit?