DOGS

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

'Old Mother Hubbard' is Weirder Than You Thought

The Dog of the Future is a Robot

12 Ailments Humans And Animals Share

5 Kickstarter Campaigns to Keep Your Pet With You At All Times

Los Angeles To (Hopefully) Get a Dog Cafe

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?

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!

11 Dogs Performing Amazing Tricks

These dogs have mastered tricks beyond sit, shake, and play dead.

7 Dogs and Cats with Unusual Jobs

5 Animal Couples Who Got Married

Getting hitched isn't just for people. Here are a few animals that took the leap into holy matrimony.

7 Genetically Modified Animals That Glow in the Dark

This is no party trick. These radiant sheep, dogs, and cats help further research of human diseases

How 7 Obese Animals Lost Weight

Humans aren’t the only species with an obesity problem. A recent study shows that 55 percent of domestic dogs and cats are overweight or obese. Even zoo animals are seeing higher numbers on the scale. Fat cats and dogs might be cute, but animal obesity is

Instances of Therapy Dogs Providing Comfort After Tragedies

Dogs rule. Organizations like K9 Parish Comfort Dog have been using dogs to help people after traumatic events.

22 Vintage Photos of Animals Acting Like People

Forget celebrities being just like us. These vintage photos prove that animals have a rich history of indulging in activities usually reserved for humans.

Why Don’t Big Dogs Live as Long as Small Dogs?

Large animals tend to live longer than smaller ones. But this isn't the case for most breeds of dog. What gives?

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