Mixed-breed dogs make excellent companions, but there are misconceptions that lead to too many of them being left in shelters ...

Let's be real. Most of us picture fluffy tails and playful barks when we think about dogs.Yet behind that warm image lies a ...

Cane Corso mix “Piper” finds a new family just before the holidays, after enduring neglect and hardship on the streets.

A healthy Great Bernese has an average lifespan of around 7-10 years: about typical for the parent breeds, maybe a little ...

Today’s wolves and dogs share a common ancestor. But a deeper look at their genes reveals that interbreeding since dogs were domesticated 20,000 years ago hasn’t been as rare as scientists assumed.

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When you think of the perfect furry friend, you might imagine a pup that's small and cuddly. But some of the most loyal and ...

RELATED: 7 Laziest Dog Breeds, According to Veterinarians. “Kind but courageous, friendly but dignified,” Brister describes ...

This is the fourth part of Mongabay’s series on the expanding wolf population in California. Read Part 1,  Part 2 and Part 3.

In a release issued earlier today by The American Kennel Club, please note that information in the paragraph about Flint was ...

Dogs are great and all that, but some of us recognize an intrinsic feline nature that just can’t be found among canines.

The AKC ® Humane Fund is proud to announce the winners of the 26 th annual AKC ® Humane Fund Awards for Canine Excellence ...