From horse escorts to much-loved mascots, these pups have been firefighters' pals for centuries. But why are Dalmatians fire dogs? Historians explain this famous tradition. Jack the Bum, Spot and Mike ...

The internet has fallen in love with a tiny dog who got the "heebie jeebies" as she waited to be seen by a vet. Sasha Elizabeth is a 13-year-old adored family pet who lives in New Jersey with her ...

If you’ve seen those viral social media videos of dogs using soundboard buttons to “talk,” you’re not alone. These buttons have taken the pet world by storm, leading to impressive and sometimes ...

Every year on Aug. 26, National Dog Day is observed to celebrate the love, loyalty and companionship that dogs bring to our lives. Whether they're pets, service animals, police dogs or rescue dogs, ...

Over the past couple of decades, dogs have evolved into humans. Well, at least that’s how we think of them now. Some 97 percent of U.S. pet owners consider dogs (or other pets) part of their families.

Pets were once dismissed as trivial scientific subjects. Today, companion animal science is hot. Max, a 2-year-old German shepherd, Belgian Malinois and husky mix, was rescued in an emaciated ...

A new UC Davis study updates guidelines on when to neuter or spay a dog to avoid health risks. (Claudio Gennari via Flickr CC by 4.0) Researchers at the University of California, Davis, have updated ...

HONG KONG — A zoo in China has been accused of trying to deceive visitors with a pair of dogs dyed black and white to look like panda bears. Videos circulating on Chinese social media show the two ...

All dogs coming into the U.S. from other countries must be at least 6 months old and microchipped to help prevent the spread of rabies, according to new government rules published Wednesday. The new ...

Walking a dog that pulls can be incredibly difficult. Not only is maintaining control and safety a struggle, but the idea of enjoying the walk goes out the window. Outfitting your pet in one of the ...