Never owned a dog, and wondering what breed is the best one for you? Stacker used data from the American Kennel Club to help determine which are the easiest breeds for first-time owners.

And in fact, if your lifestyle is unhealthy, your dog’s might be as well. Tove Fall, a professor of molecular epidemiology at ...

And she or he definitely needs to be safely ensconced in the yard with no escape options. “Just personally, I can tell you that I’m always thinking about ‘What do dogs need in that environment?’ ” ...

Much in the same way humans can become addicted to online gaming or internet gambling, dogs can become addicted to their toys. That's the finding of new research that examined the behaviors of 105 ...

A new study found that both big and small dogs can change indoor air quality, sometimes emitting more particles than their owners.

An excellent guard dog is not defined only by size. And it’s not just about the loudest bark. True canine guardians share a few critical and non-negotiable traits: intelligence, quiet confidence, ...

Millie, a 22-pound Danish-Swedish Farmdog, this year’s “Best of Breed” at the 2026 Westminster Dog Show, travels to shows 48 ...

Body condition score (BCS) also influences lifespan. Studies show that dogs that have a lean body condition live approximately 2 years longer than dogs that are overweight. Obesity increases the risk ...

Dog owners are likely paw-sitive their furry friends watch TV with them when they’re gazing at the screen. In fact, TV has even become geared toward pooches with channels like DogTV, created for them ...