Humans have been breeding dogs to have traits that we desire for thousands of years. As a result, the wolves that grew comfortable around and eventually started living with us have transformed into th ...

A study published today in the journal PLOS One found that in 12 breeds, a flat face, collapsing nostrils, and rounded ...

Research reveals more short-snouted dogs besides pugs and bulldogs that struggle with breathing. Pekingese and Japanese Chins topped the study's list.

Is it a scratch behind the ears while staring into those puppy dog eyes, or is it a gentle pat on the back and a wagging tail that makes spending time with a therapy dog so comforting? New research ...

Dogs that scored higher on a modified Wesen temperament test also tended to show lower salivary cortisol concentrations before and after testing, along with higher baseline salivary serotonin, ...

Editor’s note: Dr. Lee Pickett has retired, but Creators continues to distribute columns from her archive. This one is from 2022. Q: I recently adopted Missy, my mother’s middle-aged, mixed-breed dog.

The Chihuahua was the most common dog breed in Norwich in 2025, with 56 licensed dogs. German Shepherds and Labrador Retrievers tied for the second most common breed. Luna was the most popular dog ...

Dogs are sticking around longer these days, and with those extra years come new challenges, especially ones that many owners don’t see coming. One of them is Canine Cognitive Dysfunction, better known ...

In many households, it’s a forbidden four-letter word. It can’t be uttered aloud, only spelled, so those within earshot don’t get too worked up. “Can you take the dog for a W-A-L-K?” Many dog owners ...

Only trained service dogs are allowed in restaurants or stores that serve and prepare food in Tennessee, but gray areas can make it hard to enforce. Legislators passed a law in 2024 that essentially ...